LOVELAND, CO           The Loveland Museum/Gallery will present Botanica: New Works, an exhibit featuring a small group of Colorado artists from November 27, 2010 through January 30, 2011. An opening reception will be held on Friday, December 10 from 6-8 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

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Prickly Poppy, Watercolor by Constance Sayas-Argemone

While the regional botanical artist group, Studio Botanica, is comprised of artists classically trained in botanical art and illustration, each interprets the world of plants from a unique point of view. As a group, it is the subject matter that forms the bond among the artists. Since 2002, Studio Botanica artists have merged their varied styles and media to create dynamic exhibits to inform, educate and celebrate plant life. Mediums that will be represented in this exhibit include oil, pen and ink, colored pencil, etching and watercolor. Through a subject that straddles the scientific and the artistic, this exhibit celebrates the tradition, yet stretches the boundaries of botanical art.

Artist demonstrations will be held in the Foote Gallery/Auditorium throughout the exhibition. These demonstrations are free and open to the public. Schedule:

Saturday, December 11 1-3 pm

Pen & Ink & Color Techniques, Heather Myers

From Field to Finished Botanical Art Piece, Susi Olson

Saturday, January 8 1-3 pm

Oil Techniques, Bonnie Anthony

Colored Pencil Over Watercolor, Jan Boyd Haring

Saturday, January 15 1-3 pm

Colored Pencil Techniques on Mylar, Susan Rubin

Pen & Ink & Color Techniques, Heather Myers

Saturday, January 22 1-3 pm

Illustrating Botanicals in Watercolor, Constance Sayas

Etching Techniques, Carol Till

Adult & Youth Classes during Botanica: New Works

Advance registration is required at least ONE WEEK in advance for each class. No refunds after registration deadline and payment is due at the time of registration. All fees include materials unless otherwise noted. To register, please call 970-962-2410 or stop into the Loveland Museum/Gallery at 503 N Lincoln. All classes are held at the Sequel Building unless otherwise noted.

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White Clematis, colored pencil, by Heather myers

Creating Botanic Balms

Instructor: Michele Renaud Slavik, Renaud Naturals, Inc.

Saturday, December 4, 1:30-2:30 pm, ages 18+

Fee: $10 ($8 Museum Members) All materials provided for class. Material kits to take home will be available for additional cost.

Learn how to create botanical balms and lip balms. Participants will receive recipes and tips and will learn why using natural and organic product can be better than those made with petro-chemicals.

Petal Painting

Instructor: Margaret Mackie

Wednesday, January 12, 2:30 – 4:30 pm, students grades 1st – 5th

Fee: $20 ($16 Museum Members)

Go inside a flower! Enter the world of Georgia O’Keeffe as we learn about painting petals up close.

Botanical Drawings

Instructor: Mary Giacomini

Wednesday, January 19, 2:30 – 4:30 pm, students grades 4th – 7th

Fee: $20 ($16 Museum Members)

Learn to draw realistic flowers and plants.

Botanical Transparent Watercolor Painting

Instructor: Mary Giacomini

Thursday, January 20, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, ages 18+

Fee: $65 ($52 Museum Members)

Please bring an apron or wear old clothes. All other materials provided

Learn to paint watercolor florals using purple underpainting.

Art Just for Tots

Sunflower Power

Instructor: Margaret Mackie

Saturday, January 22, 10:30 – 11:30 am, ages 3-5 with an adult

Fee: $15 per student ($12 Museum Members)

Get messy with paints, pastels and more, creating colorful paintings like Vincent Van Gogh’s sunflowers.

The Loveland Museum/Gallery is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Thursdays 10:00 am – 7:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Sundays 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm; Closed Mondays. For more information or to register for classes, please call the Loveland Museum/Gallery at 970-962-2410. The Loveland Museum/Gallery is located at 503 N Lincoln Avenue, the corner of 5th and Lincoln, in Loveland, Colorado. **Note: Thursday evening operating hours updated on Thursday, October 21.**