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Course: Botanical Illustration

National Museum Cardiff
Finished
11 November 2023, 10.30am-4pm
Cost £75 | £60 concession
Suitability 16+*
Night Blowing Cactus

Night Blowing Cactus Cereus grandiflorus, from Plantae Selectae by G.D. Ehret, 1772.
Hand-coloured engraving: 50cm x 34cm.
The composition of this study reflects Ehret's talents as an accomplished designer and draughtsman. The result is both scientifically valuable with accurate dissections and aesthetically pleasing.

Carica papaya

Carica papaya Papaya, from Plantae Selectae 1772 by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770).
Hand-coloured engraving: 50cm x 35cm.
Many of the exotic fruits such as the Paw-paw and Pineapple were discovered on the great voyages of discovery during the 18th and 19th centuries and quickly became fashionable in Europe. The Paw-paw is a native of tropical America.

Fully booked 

This one-day course is a chance to try your hand at the art of botanical illustration. 


Working under the guidance of artist Debbie Devauden, you’ll learn the techniques required to create your own watercolour picture.

The workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience - the price includes all materials and equipment required for the day.

 

All tickets for this event must be purchased in advance

You are welcome to bring a packed lunch or visit our on-site catering facilities. 



Important Information 
 

Location

This event will take place in the Foyle Learning Space at National Museum Cardiff.

Language

This course will be held in the first language of the facilitator - which is English.

Age Restriction

16+. (16-18 year olds must be accompanied by a participating adult)

Accessibility

Please contact events@museumwales.ac.uk prior to booking to discuss any accessibility requirements. Our venue access information can be found here.

 

The terms and conditions for our courses can be read here.

By booking onto our courses, you are supporting us to inspire everyone we reach through telling Wales’s story. Diolch o galon. 

 

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