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SUMMARY:Botanical Art #4\, Pen and Ink Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Pen and Ink Botanical Drawing Class at Mobile Botanical Gardens \n\n\n\nMobile Botanical Gardens is offering a six-week class focused on traditional drawing techniques. Participants will create detailed drawings inspired by scenes from the Gardens. \n\n\n\nAbout the Class\n\n\n\nInstructor Derek Norman will lead this studio-based course\, designed for both beginner and intermediate students\, as well as those looking to refine their skills. The class will focus on classic pen and ink techniques used in botanical drawing and composition. \n\n\n\nStudents will learn to draw with both black & white and color inks\, developing skills in plant perspective\, value\, depth\, dimension\, and design. The course will emphasize the use of crow quill (dip pens) and technical drawing pens on various hot and cold press papers. \n\n\n\nIn addition to hands-on exercises\, students will explore historical and contemporary botanical pen and ink drawings to enhance their understanding of the craft. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://mobilebaynow.com/event/botanical-art-4-pen-and-ink-drawing/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 Museum Drive\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Holiday Ornament Make & Take
DESCRIPTION:The Mobile Botanical Gardens invites the community to a holiday ornament-making event on Saturday\, December 14\, from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can enjoy cookies and refreshments while creating several nature-inspired ornaments\, perfect for decorating a tree or giving as gifts. \n\n\n\nPlanned crafts include cornstarch dough ornaments with pressed flowers\, pinecone ornaments\, woven yarn trees\, and button reindeer. \n\n\n\nThis family-friendly activity is free for MBG members or included with general admission. Registration is required\, and all supplies are provided. To reserve a spot\, email shabel@mbgardens.org. Guests of all ages are welcome to join the fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://mobilebaynow.com/event/holiday-ornament-make-take/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 Museum Drive\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Most Popular
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SUMMARY:Botanical Art #3\, Learning How to Paint in Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:This class offers an ideal introduction to botanical watercolor painting using the Six-Color Palette. Participants will have the chance to deepen their understanding of color basics\, color mixing\, and effective color selection through a guided\, step-by-step approach. Techniques covered include wet-on-wet\, wet-on-dry\, and the application of a “glaze\,” “wash\,” and the classic English “dry-brush.” As students build confidence and skill\, they will advance to working with botanical specimens\, refining their proficiency along the way. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://mobilebaynow.com/event/botanical-art-3-learning-how-to-paint-in-watercolor/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 Museum Drive\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Botanical Art Class II: Learning How to Draw with Colored Pencil 
DESCRIPTION:Instructor Derek Norman\, a skilled artist\, botanical artist\, educator\, author\, and occasional writer\, offers a class designed for those looking to advance their botanical art and drawing skills with colored pencils. Students will develop accurate observation techniques\, master proportional drawing\, and learn color application and blending. Through a step-by-step process\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of color and texture while drawing plant specimens on hot press papers\, focusing on structure and color perspective. This course is ideal for those seeking to elevate their botanical art practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://mobilebaynow.com/event/botanical-art-class-ii-learning-how-to-draw-with-colored-pencil/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 Museum Drive\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Botanical Art- The Art of the Pencil
DESCRIPTION:This class is specifically designed for those looking to elevate their botanical art and drawing skills or continue exploring the world of botanical art using colored pencils. \n\n\n\nStudents will advance through accurate observation and the fundamentals of proportional drawing techniques\, leading to a deeper understanding of working with color and colored pencils. A step-by-step process will help students fully grasp the application of color and color blending\, whether using colored pencils or watercolor. As the class progresses\, each student will draw plant specimens while learning to apply color to various hot press papers\, with an emphasis on understanding structure\, surface texture\, and color perspective. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://mobilebaynow.com/event/botanical-art-the-art-of-the-pencil/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 Museum Drive\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of Mobile Botanical Gardens \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*Where: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill StudioCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. \n\n\n\nMore info\, here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 Museum Drive\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
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SUMMARY:MarketPlace at MBG
DESCRIPTION:Great plants for your Gulf Coast Garden!Located at the end of our primary parking lotOpen each Saturday morning through the end of May \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://mobilebaynow.com/event/marketplace-at-mbg/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 Museum Drive\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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SUMMARY:MOBILE BOTANICAL GARDENS 5OTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:MBG INVITES YOU TO ITS GOLDEN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Mobile Botanical Gardens (MBG) will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Thursday\, April 11\, 2024\, at 6 pm with a festive night in the magical surroundings of the Gardens in spring. Music by the regionally well-known Jimmy Roebuck Jazz Trio (Buddy DuBourg – keyboard\, Joe Morris – string bass\, Jimmy Roebuck – percussion) will fill the air. A delicious cocktail buffet by Georgia Roussos Catering\, craft beer by Braided River Brewing Company\, wine\, a signature cocktail by Woodford Reserve\, and a 50th birthday cake by Lacey Lane Designs will be savored by all. Attire is business casual. This ticketed fundraiser event ($106 per person\, reflecting MBG’s 106 acres) also celebrates the successful establishment of a $1\,000\,000 MBG endowment after the gardens almost closed in the fall of 2019 due to lack of funding. https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/50th-birthday-2024/ \n\n\n\nMBG Event Contact:  \n\n\n\nAerielle Cashin\, MBG Operations and Event Manager \n\n\n\nacashin@mbgardens.org \n\n\n\n251-342-0555 \n\n\n\nTicket URL:  https://mbgrebloomshop.com/collections/golden-birthday-celebration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://mobilebaynow.com/event/mobile-botanical-gardens-5oth-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 Museum Drive\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
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