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Course: Botanical Illustration

St Fagans National Museum of History
11 May & 17 July 2024, 10:30am - 4pm
Cost £75 | £60 Concession
Suitability 16+*

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.

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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.


Important information
  • You are welcome to bring a packed lunch or visit our on-site catering facilities. We can offer a 10% discount to course participants in our catering outlets* on production of your ticket. *(excludes Derwen Bakehouse)
  • Use postcode CF5 6XB for satnav
  • Please contact events@museumwales.ac.uk prior to booking to discuss any accessibility requirements.
  • Concession eligibility: Students with NUS, over 60s or those in receipt of benefits

Full terms and conditions for our courses are avaiable to view 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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