Recognising Plant Families
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 17 Apr — Wed 26 June 2013
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.
Introduction to Horticulture
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 17 Apr — Wed 26 June 2013
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.
The Art of Herbs III
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 17 Apr — Wed 26 June 2013
The last in our series of Art of Herbs aft ernoons, draws inspiration directly from amongst selected themes and styles of artists (past and present) who have exhibited at Inverleith House.
Botanical Illustration - Intermediate to Advanced
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 17 Apr — Wed 26 June 2013
A class for botanical painters who have mastered the basic techniques of Beginning Botanical Painting. Students can work at their own pace, taking advantage of the RBGE’s plant collections and facilities, and the expertise of the class tutor.
Parrot and other Exotic Tulips - Janis Bain
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 17 Apr — Wed 22 May 2013
Parrot tulips with their fascinating array of colour and unusual petal formation make an intriguing subject for the botanical artist. Draw and paint them and other bizarre double, fringed and exotic tulips in this class.
Tapestry Inspired by the Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 18 Apr — Thurs 27 June 2013
An innovative beginners course utilizing plant fibres from which thread for inclusion within tapestry can be made. Experiments in mark-making, surface building, photography and paperwork extend creative possibilities.
Herbs of the Highlands
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 25 Apr — Thurs 27 June 2013
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 Eye
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 2 May — Thurs 6 June 2013
Learn how to view and draw nature through the eyes of six great artists; Bonnard, Cezanne, Georgia O’Keefe, Matisse, Monet and Van Gogh. Each week we will look at the work of one artist to discuss and learn from their personal artistic interpretations.
Early Morning Bird Walk
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 2 May 2013
Hear the dawn chorus at the Botanics. Join an expert from the RSPB and an expert garden guide for a walk in the early morning when the birds have this beautiful place to themselves. Bring your binoculars. Join us afterwards for breakfast in the canteen.
Together for Turtles
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 4 — Sun 5 May 2013
The Marine Conservation Society will be showcasing some of their work with endangered turtles. Come and visit us to find out what we do to help some of Scotland's rarest visitors. Meet our life size turtle model called Lola and make a crafted turtle.