Gardening for Biodiversity
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 9 May — Thurs 27 June 2013
Gardens are scientifically recognised as critical for biodiversity. Find out what you can do to help on this eight week course.
Natural Dyeing
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 11 May 2013
This practical workshop gives you the opportunity to “dabble in dyes” and build up a selection of samples of both yarns and fi bres. You will learn about the plants and processes to use and enjoy experimenting.
Calligraphy Workshop
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 12 May 2013
Finish off your botanical painting with a beautiful handwritten title. Learn the basics of Modern Italic Script on this one-day workshop with calligrapher Michael Ashley.
Simple Art of Meditation
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 18 May 2013
This one-day workshop is designed for all those interested in working with the mind in a clear and relaxed way. Where better to do this than within the calming ambience of the Botanics.
Complex Forms - Sharon Tingey
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 29 May — Wed 26 June 2013
This course will take you on a journey through the drawing of crazy structures such as pine cones, seeds and other complex forms. We will learn to mix beautiful rich browns with reds and ochre’s, layering colours to create real three dimensional forms.
RBGE Certificate in Field Botany
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 31 May — Mon 17 June 2013
This intensive course introduces a wide range of practical field botany skills, including survey techniques, collection, identification, preservation and curation of botanical specimens.
Blue Poppy (Meconopsis) Workshop
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 8 June 2013
This one day workshop will look at cultivation and propagation techniques for successfully growing Meconopsis.
Fascinating Ferns
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 8 June 2013
There are around 70 species of fern and on this one day workshop you can learn some of the simple skills to identify the most common ones around Edinburgh.
Digital Plant Photography I
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 8 — Sat 15 June 2013
Learn how to get the most out of your digital camera and discover the advantages of taking plant photographs digitally. This introductory course will teach you how to use your camera for the best results. It also includes ways of presenting your images.
Scottish Ethnobotany
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 15 June 2013
Our native plants are incredibly versatile. Spend a day looking at the traditional uses of Scottish native and patterns of plant use.