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Enroll as an Academy student and combine Distance Learning with Class Time at any of our locations!!!
STUDENT SCHOOL ENROLLMENT – $50 YEARLY FEE
Founder: Olivia Marie Braida-Chiusano
2068 Sunnyside Lane?Sarasota, FL 34239-4636
(941) 953-9999
olivia@academyofbotanicalart.com
www.academyofbotanicalart.com
Thursdays & Fridays @ Art Studio 20*
10:30am to 3:30pm
4 Classes = $500 (includes Course Registration, Classes, & Instructor’s Review and or Grade) Additional or Single Classes $125 each
February 13, 1 4, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 29
March 8, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29
April 5, 7, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26
May 3, 5, 10, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 31
Saturdays @ Art Studio 20*
10:30am to 2:30pm
4 Classes = $500 (includes Course Registration, Classes, & Instructor’s Review and or Grade) Additional or Single Classes $125 each
February 18
March 3 and 17 and 24
April 7 and 21
May 5 and 19
BOTANICAL ART WORKSHOPS @ MARIE SELBY GARDENS*
NOON TO 5PM
$375 Non-Member; $350 Member;
Plus $20 Fee payable to Instructor. Students, and all Certificate Students, who wish to receive a review of their work and/or a grade, pay an additional $125 course registration and review fee to instructor.
January 16, 17, 18,
February 13, 14, 15,
March 19, 20, 21,
April 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
May 14, 15, 16.
*DATES AND PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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The Academy is happy to offer students an opportunity to explore the world of design and decorative arts in this six course program. Students who would like to obtain a certificate may do so in this program by taking 75 credits from Courses #1-4, plus either Course #5 or Course #6. Students who are enrolled in the Academy of Botanical Art & Illustration Certificate Program may accomplish their electives requirement by applying as many as 60 credits toward their botanical art certificate.
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DDA Course #1: PRINCIPLES & ELEMENTS OF DESIGN – 15 Credits – PREREQUISITE
Objective: To introduce the principles and elements of design. Familiarity with terminology, concepts and basic materials used in the studio by artists will be explored.
Certified Academy Instructor: Elisabeth Trostli
Elisabeth Trostli received her artistic education at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, majoring in Illustration. Since 1981, Lis has been a successful free-lance artist and designer, serving the advertising, stationery and giftware industries. She combines her passion for tropical flora, antiques, travel and historical decorative arts in the creation of the images that include poster-sized collages, exquisite hand-painted embellishments, and an array of products including wall decor, tabletop, needlecraft, stationery, textiles and giftware. Learn more about Lis from her website: http://www.etrostli.com
DDA-1:1-4
Friday, March 2………………………………9:30am to 3:30pm
Tuesday, March 6…………………………..9:30am to 3:30pm
Friday, March 9………………………………9:30am to 3:30pm
Tuesday, March 13………………………..9:30am to 3:30pm
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DDA Course #2: ESSENTIALS OF PATTERN & COLOR – 4 Classes – 15 Credits
OBJECTIVE: To learn how to create effective surface designs by using patterns, borders, and color.
Certified Academy Instructor: Elisabeth Trostli
DDA-2:1-4
Friday, March 16………………………………9:30am to 3:30pm
Tuesday, March 23…………………………..9:30am to 3:30pm
Friday, March 27………………………………9:30am to 3:30pm
Tuesday, March 30…………………………..9:30am to 3:30pm
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DDA Course #3: EXPLORATIONS IN LINE & LETTER EMBELLISHMENT – 15 Credits
OBJECTIVE: To learn about “line” and how to embellish letters, initials, and written text with this and other decorative elements as used in Medieval illuminated manuscripts, Celtic art, and other traditions.
Certified Academy Instructor: Elisabeth Trostli
DDA-3:1-4
Friday, April 3…………………………………9:30am to 3:30pm
Tuesday, April 6……………………………..9:30am to 3:30pm
Friday, April 10……………………………….9:30am to 3:30pm
Tuesday, April 13……………………………9:30am to 3:30pm
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DDA Course #4: CREATIVE APPLICATIONS OF DESIGN – 15 Credits
Objective: To learn how to apply the design process in the creation of surface design for a product. Students will form teams and be encouraged to expand their creativity, craftsmanship and communication skills. The team activity objective is to emphasize brainstorming and collaborative experience.
Certified Academy Instructor: Elisabeth Trostli
DDA-4:1-4
Tuesday, April 24……………………………9:30am to 3:30pm
Friday, April 27……………………………….9:30am to 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 1………………………………9:30am to 3:30pm
Friday, May 4………………………………….9:30am to 3:30pm
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DDA Course #5: INFLUENCE OF OTHER CULTURES IN DECORATIVE DESIGN – 15 Credits
OBJECTIVE: To learn how other cultures have incorporated symbolism and meaning into their decorative arts and designs. Students will select one of these influences and apply this language of design to their individual project.
Certified Academy Instructor: Elisabeth Trostli
DDA-5:1-4
Tuesday, May 8……………………………..9:30am to 3:30pm
Friday, May 11……………………………….9:30am to 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 15……………………………9:30am to 3:30pm
Friday, May 18……………………………….9:30am to 3:30pm
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DDA Course #6: DESIGNING & PAINTING ON TILE – 15 Credits
OBJECTIVE: To employ the design standards, elements, and methods learned in the previous design courses by applying and painting designs on tiles and other bisque ceramic molds, pottery, clay, ceramic color and glazes.. Learn about Kilns, Bisque, Fired Arts and more…
Academy Instructor: Paddy Dugan
Artist and designer Paddy Dugan started her career as an Interior Designer and Over the years she’s become a nationally published and award-winning master tile artist. This success is a result of consistently exceeding clients expectations with elegant hand painted tiles and sinks. Visit her website and learn more about Paddy’s beautiful work. http://handpaintedtiles.com
DDA-6:1-4
Dates to be arranged. Location to be announced.
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ENTOMOLOGY ILLUSTRATION DISTANCE LEARNING
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM WITH RENOWNED ENTOMOLOGIST/AUTHOR/EDUCATOR
DR. JAMES L. CASTNER ?Entomology Certificate Program = 240 Credits
Students enrolled in the Botanical Art & Illustration Program may combine their efforts to receive a dual certificate.
Ask us how!
To learn more:?http://www.myartteacher.com/Academy-Entomology-Program.pdf
Or visit my website and refer to the left hand column for information
To register for this exciting new program:?http://www.omartdesigns.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?
For more information contact:
Olivia Marie Braida-Chiusano
2068 Sunnyside Lane
Sarasota, FL 34239-4636
(941) 953-9999
olivia@academyofbotanicalart.com
www.academyofbotanicalart.com
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Academy@Kentucky
BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS
with O.M. Braida and Leslie Ramsey
August 20-24, 2012
Lexington, KY 40503
To register call: 941-953-9999
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Director: Leslie Ramsey
Monday night 6 to 9 pm
Tuesday morning 9:30 to 12:30
4464 Stuart Hall Boulevard #3102
Lexington, KY 40509
(606) 434-4280
lwramsey@gmail.com
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Director: Diane Harm
7913 Thomas Road
Middletown, Ohio 45042
(513) 423-8386
dharm@cinci.rr.com
www.dianeharm.com
Click here for more info about the Academy@Ohio Workshop schedules
http://www.dianeharm.com/classes_workshops/classes_workshops.html
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