Wonderful Wildflowers
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 22 June 2013
Join Phil Lusby for an illustrated guide to native wildflowers. The day includes a hands-on workshop to teach you some basic skills, plus a field trip for a chance to put them into practice.
Your Garden in Summer
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 29 June 2013
With everything in full swing in the garden in summer, there are a host of jobs to do – find out how to keep your flowering plants looking their best and avoid a tired looking garden in the height of summer.
Digital Plant Photography II
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 29 June 2013
A one-day advanced course, suitable for those who have attended Digital Plant Photography I or who have experience of using a high-end digital camera. The course will look at how to use the features of these cameras to get the best quality photographs.
Introduction to Botanical Art
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 8 — Fri 12 July 2013
This intensive course is aimed at anyone new to botanical painting or watercolour and consists of a mixture of structured and individual tuition, demonstrations and exercises designed to build up knowledge and experience quickly.
RBGE Certificate in Field Botany (Kindrogan) *ILA
Sat 13 — Sat 20 July 2013
This 7 day course will provide an introduction to the range of practical field botany skills involved in carrying out field collection, surveying, identification, preservation and curation of botanical specimens. Will suit amateurs and professionals.
RBGE Certificate in Botanical Illustration (Summer School) *ILA
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 15 — Fri 26 July 2013
The RBGE Certificate in Botanical Illustration delivered by the expert tutors at RBGE. The course provides an Introduction to the basic skills of drawing and painting needed to record plants.
Pilates
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 25 July — Thurs 5 Sept 2013
Help prevent or ease your gardening back pain with this gentle exercise class.
Gael Sellwood Masterclass - Painting Complex Flowers
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 3 — Sun 4 Aug 2013
Using the plant material typically available at this time of year, such as dahlias, we will work in rich deep colour to create texture and form on paper.
Summer School - Expressive Watercolour Landscape
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 5 — Fri 9 Aug 2013
Try outdoor painting in the splendid setting of the gardens to explore the life and richness of watercolour.
Winter Vegetabels
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 10 Aug 2013
Learn about a wide range of vegetables to grow throughout the winter in Scotland.