Worldwide Day of Botanical Art 2018

May 12, 2018

Our society exhibition in Solihull was a success. We had many favourable comments especially on the high standard of work, congratulations to all who participated.

May 18th is Worldwide Day of Botanical Art. The Association of British Botanical Artists has organised an exhibition at The Peter Scott Gallery, University of Lancaster which is from 18th May to 8th June. More details on their website but if you cannot get to the exhibition you can obtain the catalogue through the web site it has images of all the paintings.

Other events supporting the day: SBA – ‘Linking People to Plants through Botanical Art’ at Artworkers Guild, London (ticket only). Kew – Shirley Sherwood Gallery, meet some of Kew’s botanical artists (?ticket only). Chelsea Physic Garden – Works on view by members of the Chelsea Physic Garden Florilegium Society

Upcoming Events:

16aug10:3015:30Painting DayJoin us for a relaxed botanical painting day—bring any projects you’re working on and enjoy friendly tips, ideas, and encouragement from fellow members in a warm and creative setting.

20sep10:3015:30Introduction to Bookbinding

18oct10:3015:30Caroline Jane BuckleyCaroline is a botanical artist from the West Pennine Moors. A former Geography and Environmental Science teacher, she earned a Distinction and the Award for Excellence in the SBA Diploma (2023) and now works mainly in coloured pencil.

15nov10:3015:30Silver Point Workshop with Lynn HughesOur wonderful member Lynn will be leading another inspiring workshop on working with Silverpoint, with the specific theme to be announced.

20dec10:3015:30Christmas MeetingDate and Theme to be confirmed