EMBARK UPON AN UNFORGETTABLE CREATIVE JOURNEY, AND BE INSPIRED BY THE BREATHTAKING SPACE WHERE ART MEETS NATURE.
BOTANICAL ART MASTERCLASS
Spend 5 unforgettable days in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom, experiencing its magnificent flora and capturing its beauty through art. In this special masterclass, a renowned international artist will guide you through a journey of exploration and creative expression through the wonders of botanical art.
A BOTANICAL HERITAGE CELEBRATED THROUGH ART
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve has been a custodian of the Cape Floral Kingdom for over 25 years, preserving and promoting one of the most biodiverse biomes on the planet. The culmination of our commitment to the region’s natural splendour, is the Grootbos Florilegium, a collection of botanical illustrations by local and international artists. The Florilegium is testament to our botanical heritage, and the Grootbos reserve is the perfect environment to host a masterclass dedicated to botanical art.
AN IMMERSIVE ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE
Botanical art practitioners and enthusiasts are invited to spend 5 days at Grootbos for an unforgettable artistic experience. Surrounded by the spectacular display of the fynbos in spring bloom, participants will join renowned international artist Beverly Allen for an intensive workshop to build watercolour skills for
botanical painting on paper, and enjoy demonstrations of drawing and painting techniques from initial washes and layering to dry brush detail and finishing. Participants will enjoy the rare experience of seeing and capturing the magnificent specimens in their stunning natural habitat.
ACCLAIMED INSTRUCTOR
Beverly Allen is an internationally acclaimed botanical artist from Australia. Her work has been exhibited publicly and held in prestigious private collections. Beverly holds proud associations with esteemed art institutes, publications and Florilegium Societies. As an instructors, she is thrilled to share her knowledge and expertise during this very special masterclass hosted by the Grootbos Florilegium.
CAPTURE THE COLOURS, TONES AND TEXTURES OF THE MAJESTIC FYNBOS FLORA
From research expeditions in the field to sessions in the studio, this unique botanical masterclass celebrates botanical accuracy and artistic excellence, every step of the way.
With over 900 species of fynbos, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Cape Floral Kingdom are globally renowned for their biodiversity. The region and its flora have inspired artists, conservationists and eco-tourists for decades.
Beverly Allen is a renowned botanical artist from Australia will share her skills and expertise in a hands-on practical course, focused towards building watercolour skills for botanical painting on paper.
Grootbos has 25 years of experience in conservation and ecological research. The Grootbos Foundation Conservation team, as well as various researchers visiting from around the world, constantly add to a broadening scope of knowledge about the fauna and flora that occur in this incredible landscape.
Grootbos is a world leader in sustainable tourism, committed to research and innovation. The team’s philosophy extends beyond conservation, constantly pioneering new paths for progressive eco-tourism.
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS
The first of its kind in Africa, the Grootbos Florilegium is honoured to welcome an internationally acclaimed artist, who will share her expertise and inspire fellow botanical art enthusiasts. The masterclass will be a journey of exploration and appreciation, capturing natural wonders through the precision and beauty of botanical art.
Beverly Allen
actively participates in international exhibitions and has work in many prestigious private collections. With a background in graphic design, she shifted to botanical art in 1997 and in 2007 she was awarded a gold medal at the Royal Horticultural Society botanical art exhibition. She has contributed to HRH King Charles’s Highgrove and Transylvania florilegia, and she co-founded the Florilegium Society at the Royal Botanical Gardens Sydney, and was president of the society until 2021. Beverly is also associated with various acclaimed Florilegium Societies internationally.
Reserve your place for the opportunity to build your watercolour skills under the guidance of an internationally acclaimed botanical artist.
Enquire NowCourse information:
- Course Date: 2-6 September 2024
- Venue: Forest Lodge Conference Room - Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
- Cost: R6500pp includes tuition and a light lunch daily but not accommodation
- Bookings: chris.lochner@grootbosfoundation.org
Inclusions:
- A 5-day masterclass led by renowned international artist
- Light lunch provided daily
- Engaging lectures covering various aspects of botanical art and conservation
Exclusions:
- Accommodation during the masterclass
Course Summary:
- This masterclass will build watercolour skills for botanical painting on paper.
- Artists will enjoy demonstrations of drawing and painting techniques from initial washes and layering to dry
brush detail and finishing. - Working on one subject there will be anemphasis on close observation and accurate drawing from life.
- The class will explore many subtle variations in colour achieved through mixing and layering and their use in creating tonal changes to indicate form.
- Learn more about the importance of light in rendering textures and in creating a three dimensional painting.
- Suitable for intermediate to advanced students, or those with drawing skills and experience in other media.
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Contact Details
Phone
General: +27 (0)28 *** Show number
Physical Address
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, R43, Gansbaai, South Africa, 7220
Explore the legacy of the Grootbos Florilegium
Where the natural splendour captured in every artwork is an expression of the Grootbos purpose.
