A 10 week course run by Imperial College London. A practical course where you will learn some of the technical and creative skills associated with different approaches to drawing and painting from natural objects, and discover some of the history behind this form of artwork. All SLBI members are eligible to pay at the …
Join our informal drawing group (not a class) to explore and draw botany through flowers and other plant materials. Beginners and experts welcome. Please bring art materials if you have them and refreshments to share. Helen Firminger £5 No booking necessary
The unique colours made by plant dyes are both vibrant and soothing. Explore how to produce these and the plants that make them. A popular event with our tutor Zoe Burt, learning about and making wonderful natural colours • Create a sample colour card using heritage dye plants of the kind growing in the SLBI …
Make your own sunprints and explore climate related issues Explore ideas and image making using cyanotype - an early form of photographic printing using prints that are blue. Come away with unique powerful prints incorporating words, portraits and nature. In February 2020, The South London Botanical Institute declared a Climate Emergency, this workshop will explore …
A natural leaf and flower dyeing workshop using the Japanese technique of hapa-zome A FREE natural leaf and flower dyeing workshop using the Japanese technique of hapa-zome Create mandalas (circular patterns) and naturalistic scenes by hammering flowers and leaves into fabric squares of calico. The natural pigments will transfer to the fabric to make a …
As part of Dulwich Festival Artists’ Open House, explore the historic interiors of the SLBI with a group show, ‘Every Plant in its Place’. Artists: Zoe Burt, Claudia Colia, Kimberley Dixon, Amanda Fife, Helen Firminger, Judy Head, Sophie Kennedy, Elizabeth Myers, Cath Pearson, Joanne Roberts, Elle Salt, Jo Self, Karl Simmons and …
Photography Printing Painting and Planting Tap into the wonderful world of plants with educator and award-winning author Michael Holland during a nature based, hands-on workshop. Using nature as inspiration, we will observe and record the natural world using smartphone photography (with tips for better pictures), print and paint …
Learn how to make and give creative expression to plant colours. Experiment with plants and cuttings and learn how to form beautiful unique patterns. Explore how simple chemistry can extend your colour palette. Come away with colourful pages, recipes and notes to develop further. Zoë has been exploring colour from plants for several years and …
Experiment with plants and cuttings and come away with colourful pages, recipes and notes to develop further Learn how to make and give creative expression to plant colours. Experiment with plants and cuttings from the local environment, Brixton market and kitchen scraps. Explore how simple chemistry can extend your colour palette. Come away with colourful …
So sorry but we have had to postpone this event till later in the year. Please see Tanya's website for further courses she is running meanwhile https://www.theperfumemistress.com/ Join Tanya Moulding, the Perfume Mistress, for an afternoon exploring the ancient, devotional art of incense. Since the days of ancient Egypt and Rome, incense has been used …
