Autumn Botanical Drawing

Plants have great cultural importance they are used as symbols of identity as well as for food and medicine. As the plants around us produce seeds and fruit and prepare for winter take time to really record the colours and forms of the season in our ongoing series recording the plants that have significance for us. We will be using a mix of materials including; graphite, black and white charcoal, sanguine and watercolours and explore the following: Light and shadow As always we will also look at the study of plants and botanical illustration within the context of art histories. In the final week of the of the course we will take some time to collectively share our illustrations and stories. This course is suitable for those who have no previous experience as well as those who are returning to expand their existing skills. All basic materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring along personal favourites as well as some specimens to work from. Session Dates Mon 02 Nov Mon 09 Nov Mon 16 Nov Mon 23 Nov Mon 30 Nov Course Tutor: Ludmila Centurión Segovia Artist and educator Ludmila Centurión grew up in Asunción, Paraguay where she studied and worked before moving to the UK to complete a MA in Creative Arts in Education at The University of Exeter. After graduating in 2021, she has chosen to stay in England to continue exploring the arts, arts education, creativity and this country’s diverse cultures. She has over 10 years of teaching art to a broad range of students, from children to adults. Her studies and workshops draw on the ideas of British philosopher and art historian, Sir Herbert Read and her own cultural heritage. @lumicenturions Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Cafe Bar. Venue: Top Studio, Exeter Phoenix