About the event

A unique opportunity to study botanical illustration within Carlton Marshes nature reserve with experienced botanical artist and illustrator, Ruth Wharrier.  Students must have completed the Level 2 Botanical Drawing course or have previous experience of botanical drawing. New students, please contact the course tutor, Ruth Wharrier -botanical.illustration@suffolkwildlifetrust.org

This advanced course is designed to develop the drawing and painting skills of artists and illustrators, along with a wider understanding of plant ecology and the natural environment.

Course participants will receive 10 days of guided learning over a 6-month period, with focus on the following areas of development:

• Botanical Drawing & Painting Techniques

• Composition & Aesthetics

• Botany & Field Skills

• Historical Context

It will allow anyone to progress towards L4. To find out more about the School of Botanical Art please see here. 

This six day course takes place over six months, June to December 2027:  

• 14th, 28th June
• 12th, 19th July
• 6th, 20th September
• 4th, 18th October,
• 1st, 29th November
• 6th December
  
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The centre at Carlton Mashes offers an inspiring setting with enviable views out across the marshes and reed beds.  

Ruth studied Botanical Illustration at The Chelsea Physic Garden, London. She exhibits widely and examples of her natural history illustrations can be seen on the tourist information boards on Pakefield Cliff, Suffolk. Ruth paints in watercolour on paper, vellum and wood. She also creates etchings and works in pen and ink. Ruth is regularly commissioned to decorate harpsichords, for international clients, with flora and fauna using historical painting techniques. 

Click on the link to see examples of Ruth's exquisite work: www.ruthwharrier.com 

If you wish to speak to the tutor about this course, please email: botanical.illustration@suffolkwildlifetrust.org

A full materials list will be sent to successful applicants.

Teas and coffees will be served on arrival and throughout the day.  

Lunch is available to purchase from the cafe, the current menu can be found here. Alternatively you can bring a packed lunch. 

Please note our courses are non-refundable and non-transferable and we run all our courses based on a minimum number of participants. Please read our full Terms & Conditions prior to booking.

If you wish to book without incurring Eventbrite fees, please contact the course Tutor who can arrange for an invoice to be sent.