Victorian Horticulture
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 2 Feb — Thurs 24 May 2012
Looks at the innovations and passions that drove one of Britain’s golden ages of horticulture. A module of the BSc in Horticulture with Plantsmanship.
Masterclass4: Ann Swan -- Working with Fine Detail
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 4 — Sun 5 Feb 2012
Roots, tendrils, hairs, water droplets, stamens etc. fine details add those exquisite touches to a botanical picture.
Winter Tree Identification
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 4 Feb 2012
Winter identification of deciduous trees relies upon things like the shape, colour, position and arrangement of buds.
Chinese Brush Painting - Landscapes
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 18 — Sun 19 Feb 2012
Landscape painting is traditionally at the top of the hierarchy of Chinese brush painting because it is always associated with refined scholarly taste and the philosophy of Taoism in the Chinese culture.
Horticulture Careers Afternoon - in association with Grow Careers
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 21 Feb 2012
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are hosting a Grow Careers afternoon with a range of speakers from different sectors of horticulture and all interested in a career in horticulture are welcome to attend!
Create Your Own Herbals, Pamela Richardson
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 22 Feb — Wed 21 Mar 2012
With reference to 15th to 17th century woodcut and lithographic illustrations of herbals found in the RBGE library our aim is, through experimental line and print work, to explore the magic of these fascinating images.
Nature's Patterns for Health
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 25 Feb 2012
Working with the rhythms and cycles of nature can help bring a sense of balance and support a healthier life. On this one day workshop we will explore working with frame drums and rhythm to support our wellbeing and understand how and why it can help. Led by Suzanne Harris.
Moss Identification - Level 2
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 26 Feb 2012
This workshop will include the ecology and distribution of bryophytes and the construction of keys at a bryophyte-rich field site.
Digital Plant Photography Workshop I
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 3 — Sat 10 Mar 2012
Learn how to get the most out of your digital camera and discover the advantages of taking plant photographs digitally.
Chinese Woodblock Printing
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 3 — Sat 10 Mar 2012
This course introduces traditional Chinese woodblock printing including its characteristics, history and procedures. Students will learn the whole process of this traditional printing method and create their own prints. Taught by Suzanne Chong.