DLDC application deadline 30 November 2018 The application date for the Distance Learning Diploma Course is fast approaching. If you are inspired by botanical painting and would like the opportunity to learn the disciplines of botanical art through a wide range of course assignments, download and send in your application now. The Course covers many exciting aspects of botanical painting from initial graphite drawing, line and wash (new to Course 16), botany, plant portraits and fruit studies. It also includes assignments on working from photographs and mixed studies to open up a learner’s skill set into the commercial avenue of botanical art. Please make your application to the Course Director – details on the application form . Course 16 prospectus and application form
News & Information
Palmengarten Opens
Palmengarten had a very successful opening on Thursday evening, with a fantastic turn out and sales. The exhibition is now open until November the 25th. A huge thank you to everyone involved in the organisation of this stunning event.
Palmengarten
A team of six SBA members are now at the Palmengarten exhibition venue in Frankfurt, busy hanging all the paintings ready for the grand opening on Thursday of this week. Welcome to Palmengarten Posted by SBA – The Society of Botanical Artists on Monday, 22 October 2018
Botanical Theatre
If you’re planning a trip to London, be sure to take in a visit to the Shirley Sherwood gallery at Kew to view the Pandora Sellars exhibition. As well as her stunning works of art, you can also see some of the painting materials that she used. It’s on until March 2019. See info at Kew
New Logo
Time for a change; the society now has an elegant new logo.
Palmengarten
Not long to go until our autumn Palmengarten exhibition in Frankfurt.