RBGE Botanical Art Society
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 25 Apr — Wed 27 June 2012
A class for botanical painters of all abilities, once they have mastered the basic techniques of Beginning Botanical Painting.
Introduction to Horticulture
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 25 Apr — Wed 27 June 2012
A ten-week theoretical course covering a range of topics, from soil science to pruning to plant anatomy. Suitable as an overview of horticulture for absolute beginners, or as a stepping stone to the RHS (level 2) Certificate in Horticulture. Taught by Kate Hughes and other RBGE staff.
Recognising Plant Families
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 25 Apr — Wed 27 June 2012
The ability to recognise plant families is a key skill for botanists and gardeners alike. Explore a range of common flowering plant families and the key characteristics used to identify them, including flowers, fruits and vegetative characters.
Herbs of the Highlands
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 26 Apr — Thurs 28 June 2012
The indigenous healing herbs of these northern climes are part of a truly remarkable botanical ethnomedica – one that is steeped in the oral tradition, unique unto itself and its spectacular geographical location.
Herbs of the Highlands
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 27 Apr — Fri 6 July 2012
The indigenous healing herbs of these northern climes are part of a truly remarkable botanical ethnomedica – one that is steeped in the oral tradition, unique unto itself and its spectacular geographical location.
Looking Through Their Eyes
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 3 May — Thurs 7 June 2012
Learn how to view and draw Nature through the eyes of six great artists; Bonnart, Cezanne, Georgia O’Keefe, Matisse, Monet and Van Gogh.
Preparing and Establishing a Lawn
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 5 May 2012
Practical techniques and tips to help you prepare and establish a lawn. This workshop shows you how to carry out a range of lawn preparation and maintenance techniques. Taught by Ben Dell.
Calligraphy Workshop
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 6 May 2012
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.
Gardening for Biodiversity
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 10 May — Thurs 28 June 2012
Gardens are scientifically recognised as critical for biodiversity. Find out what you can do to help on this eight week course.
Flowery Felts
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 12 May 2012
Learn how to work with merino and silk fibres to create 3D items. Design and make something quite unique.