The education Summer School offers many of our popular weekly courses in a block format, which means they can make the most of all the Garden has to offer at this time of year. Summer School courses are ideal for those coming from further afield or those who want to spend some focussed time learning a new skill.
Events in Summer School
Expressive Colour - Mixing for the Watercolour Landscape
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 7 July 2008
How does colour affect the mood of a painting, or give a sense of space and light? David Forster will explore a key colour range on each of five days, allowing students to bring greater expression to their work. Price includes lunch.
Introduction to Horticulture
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 14 July 2008
This one-week course looks at skills and good practice in horticulture; from soil science to plant anatomy and propagation. The course is suitable for absolute beginners, or as a stepping stone to the RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture.
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Chinese Ink Painting
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 14 July 2008
This one-week course teaches basic techniques of painting flowers, trees and rocks using traditional Chinese methods, as well as how different kinds of brushes, ink and paper make an effect on a painting.
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 21 July 2008
Brighten up your painting with daisies, Dahlias, Rudbeckia, and other glories of the Compositae family from RBGE’s herbaceous border. 5-day course for intermediate level students and limited to 8 places allowing plenty of individual tuition.
Chinese Dyeing: Tie Dye and Batik
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 28 July 2008
Tie dyeing and batik have appeared in China for more than 2000 years. In this 4-day course, students will learn the basic techniques of doing tie dyeing and batik and finally can make fabrics with their own design.
The Simple Art of Meditation
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 16 Aug 2008
This 1-day course is designed for all those interested in working with the mind in a clear and relaxed way. Ian Tullis has 25 years’ experience of teaching and in meditation to help students to simplify and connect to their priorities.