North America: Botanical Art Courses
Classes & Courses and Workshops in the USA, Canada and Caribbean
in 2023
in 2023
Listings of botanical art courses offered by Institutions
- typically in association with botanical gardens, art schools or universities.
- typically in association with botanical gardens, art schools or universities.
CORONAVIRUS: Courses indicated below are subject to cancellation or postponement.
Please contact the organiser for the latest situation.
It's possible affected classes and courses will be rescheduled for a later date.
(I won't be updating until the situation becomes clearer as to what is possible and/or what can happen)
Please contact the organiser for the latest situation.
It's possible affected classes and courses will be rescheduled for a later date.
(I won't be updating until the situation becomes clearer as to what is possible and/or what can happen)
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The courses are listed and organised
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Tuition in Botanical Art/Illustration
- in North America Information about reputable individual tutors - see the International Directory: Botanical Art Tutors TELL ME about a course AT AN INSTITUTION
Tutors and/or organisers can provide details via the form at the bottom of the page |
This page is still a work in progress.
Listings include all courses open to the public i.e. excluding all those which are "members only" courses run by botanical art societies. If any listed are the latter please let me know and I will remove them.
To date course listings cover
Listings include all courses open to the public i.e. excluding all those which are "members only" courses run by botanical art societies. If any listed are the latter please let me know and I will remove them.
To date course listings cover
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USA: the following states:
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Canada: the following provinces:
North Atlantic - Bermuda
Online
Any courses offered by tutors based in North America are listed on the dedicated Online Botanical Art Courses page |
PLEASE NOTE:
- This list of courses open to the public is NOT comprehensive - I can only list what I'm told about or can find online. If it's not on this page I don't know about it. If it's not open to the public that's generally because that's not clear on the website. (please let me know about the latter)
- PLEASE READ FIRST: I do NOT respond to or provide any information in response to queries about courses already listed and provided on this page or in links for courses on this page. Please direct queries to the organisers.
Botanical Art and Illustration Courses
in the USA & Canada & Caribbean
in 2020-21
COURSES, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS IN THE USA
The US authorities have introduced a number of measures to limit the spread of the virus,
including introducing restrictions on individuals intending to travel from a number of countries with high incidents of infection.
Those allowed entry to the USA may be asked to self-isolate for up to 14 days after arrival.
including introducing restrictions on individuals intending to travel from a number of countries with high incidents of infection.
Those allowed entry to the USA may be asked to self-isolate for up to 14 days after arrival.
California
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TUTORS
Reputable botanical artists, botanists and tutors providing tuition at centres in Colorado.
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BERKELEY
University of California Botanical Garden
Venue: UC Botanical Garden, Berkeley
University of California Botanical Garden
Venue: UC Botanical Garden, Berkeley
- Introduction to Botanical Art Class with Catherine Watters - Workshop | January 23 – 24, 2020 every day | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WOODSIDE (30 miles south of San Francisco)
Filoli
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062
Website: http://www.filoli.org/education/
The Filoli Botanical Art Certificate Program - requires 180 classroom hours plus homework and presentation of a portfolio and final project. Classes are a mix of Required and Elective. This is the Handbook
Botanical Art Classes in 2020 - There is usually an extensive listing of botanical art classes delivered at Filoli.
It is not necessary to enroll in the Botanical Art Certificate Program to participate in these classes; however, prerequisites must be completed.
Dates when normal classes resume will be included as and when these are available
Botanical Art Classes in 2021 - will be posted when announced
Filoli
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062
Website: http://www.filoli.org/education/
The Filoli Botanical Art Certificate Program - requires 180 classroom hours plus homework and presentation of a portfolio and final project. Classes are a mix of Required and Elective. This is the Handbook
Botanical Art Classes in 2020 - There is usually an extensive listing of botanical art classes delivered at Filoli.
It is not necessary to enroll in the Botanical Art Certificate Program to participate in these classes; however, prerequisites must be completed.
Dates when normal classes resume will be included as and when these are available
- Presenting Your Artwork Instructor Lee McCaffree
- Introduction to Botanical Art Instructor: Lee McCaffree
- History of Botanical Art Instructor: Catherine Watters
- Colored Pencil: Seed and Pods Instructor Nina Antze
- Trees and Leaves in Pen and Ink Instructor: Amber Turner
- Studio Time for Botanical Artists Instructor: Lee McCaffree
Botanical Art Classes in 2021 - will be posted when announced
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BEVERLEY HILLS
Virginia Robinson Gardens Website: https://www.robinsongardens.org/events/ Venue: Virginia Robinson Gardens, 1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Tutor: |
LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden Website: http://www.arboretum.org Venue: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007 Art Classes: Regular monthly classes and periodic short courses - in conjunction with the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California
Botanical Art & Illustration Dates: weekly classes on Tuesdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22; November 5, 12, 19, 26; December 3, 10, 17 Hours: 10am-2pm; minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 12) Tutor: Cristina Baltayian Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California (BAGSC) BAGSC Botanical Art Classes and Workshops
Northern California Society of Botanical Artists (NCalSBA),
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Colorado
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TUTORS
Reputable botanical artists, botanists and tutors providing tuition at centres in Colorado. |
VISITING TUTORS
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DENVER
Denver Botanical Garden
School of Botanical Art and Illustration - Nearly 200 courses and workshops are offered each year.
Denver Botanical Garden
School of Botanical Art and Illustration - Nearly 200 courses and workshops are offered each year.
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The Certificate Program offered by the Denver School of Botanical Art and Illustration was created in 1990 (see Diploma and Certificate Page for further details).
The School also runs a very extensive range of short courses and has a very active blog. The school is open for everybody, both for committed illustrator and enthusiastic amateur.
Courses (details in the course catalog)
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The cover of the Winter/Sprint 2019 Catalog of Courses at the Denver School of Botanical Art and Illustration
Artist/Illustrator in Residence Program
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Visiting Instructor Workshop Program
In 2019 the visiting Instructor for the Autumn is Işık Güner (Turkey) Red: A Color of Passion
exploration of reds, maroons and purples found in nature, seasonal flowers, orchids and juicy fruits . Tutor: Işık Güner Dates: Fri-Sun, Oct . 11-13, Hours: 9 am – 4 pm Fee: $365 member, $415 non-member . Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I or intermediate skills in watercolor. |
2019 SMA Tour: So Much Art and Heritage Oct. 1-10, 2019
Workshops limited to 9 students Wild Flowers of El Charco with Işık Güner - including Cosmos and dahlia, abutilon and passiflora Tutor: Işık Güner Venue: El Charco and Posada Corazon, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico Dates: Thursday 3rd - Saturday 5th + Monday 7th October Tution Hours: 9 am – 1 pm Fee: $360 member, $410 non-member Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I or intermediate skills in watercolor Plant Portraits with Siligraphy-technique
printmaking technique is based on the repellence of ink and silicone also called waterless lithography Tutor: Rocio Rios, San Miguel De Allende Venue: Posada Corazon, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico Dates: Monday 8th - Tuesday 9th October Hours: 9 am – 1 pm Fee: $360 member, $410 non-member Prerequisites: None |
Short Courses 2020 (list of titles - for details and dates and fees see the downloadable/printable catalogue
coming soon!
coming soon!
Illinois
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CHICAGO
Chicago Botanic Garden Botanical Art Certificate Program The certificate program consists of seven core courses, designated required courses within each track below; a choice of 60 instructional hours of elective courses; and a portfolio review. There's a very clear statement of requires courses and which require a pre-requisite course. All requirements for the certificate must be completed within five years of the start date of the first course in the program. Interesting this certicate has a twin track approach to the elective courses - one which is biased towards the traditional approach to botanical art and the other which allows a more expressive approach.
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The Morton Arboretum
Classes: Lifelong Learning, Botanical art and illustration
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RYERSON WOODS
Heeyoung Kim Botanical Art Academy (Founded 2011) Venue: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, Riverwoods, IL Tutor: Heeyoung Kim Classes Classes: Overview
ZOOM CLASSES |
Introducing Heeyoung Kim's Botanical Art Program at Brushwood Center, 2019. The program includes watercolor, graphite pencil and ink from beginner to master level.
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Maryland
WHEATON
The Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration (BGSBAI)
Venue: Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, MD
It's not easy to obtain details of the courses on offer
This school has an online gallery of the art produced by the students and staff
The Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration (BGSBAI)
Venue: Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, MD
It's not easy to obtain details of the courses on offer
This school has an online gallery of the art produced by the students and staff
Massachusetts
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TUTORS in 2019
Reputable botanical artists and tutors providing tuition at centres in Massachusetts. The link in their name is to their "about" page on their websites |
WELLESLEY
Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens
Address: Science Center, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203
website: https://www.wellesley.edu/wcbg/wcbg_friends
Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens
Address: Science Center, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203
website: https://www.wellesley.edu/wcbg/wcbg_friends
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Venue: Massachusetts Horticultural Society, The Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 (while the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens’ Visitor Center is unavailable due to construction)
Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration - download the Brochure Botanical Art Classes (various) - download the Brochure
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Venue: Putnam Classroom at Mass Hort
Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
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Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS
Minnesota School of Botanical Art, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Adult Class Schedule
Classes are held at Longfellow House and Silverwood Park
Minnesota School of Botanical Art, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Adult Class Schedule
Classes are held at Longfellow House and Silverwood Park
New Jersey
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MORRISTOWN
Venue: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 Fall Workshops: Autumn Botanical Art with Heidi Sandecki (One day sessions, once a month: 10:00am – 4:00pm)
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Silver Maple Leaves, colored pencil, Heidi Sandecki
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New York
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TUTORS in 2019
Reputable botanical artists and tutors providing tuition at centres in Massachusetts. The link in the name is to their website
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VISITING TUTORS
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Venues:
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The first Botanical Garden to offer a Certificate Programme in Botanical Art. SEE
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The school also offers year round classes.
The range on offer appears to be excellent and covers various topics delivered by a range of tutors skilled in different media. They include courses for both beginners and people with prior experience. They can be followed one at a time or as part of a structured programme leading to a certificate. Short courses and courses by Visiting Artists this year INCLUDE:
New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), Watson Room 320, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
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Weekend One Day Watercolour Workshops
Botanical Art & Illustration: Intro Classes & Workshops At Midtown:
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Cornell University
School of Integrative Plant Science - Horticulture Section
Distance learning ONLINE courses in Botanical Illustration provided. Complete all three courses and get a Certificate. They make links to past students' blog posts and portfolios available on the website. A comprehensive syllabus document is available for each course (PDF file) - covering both content and books and materials required.
The courses are:
School of Integrative Plant Science - Horticulture Section
Distance learning ONLINE courses in Botanical Illustration provided. Complete all three courses and get a Certificate. They make links to past students' blog posts and portfolios available on the website. A comprehensive syllabus document is available for each course (PDF file) - covering both content and books and materials required.
The courses are:
- Botanical Illustration I: Basic Drawing Techniques (limited to 20 students) Next class: To be announced View full syllabus [.pdf] Enrollment limited to 20 students.
- Botanical Illustration II: Working With Watercolor (limited to 12 students) Next class: To be announced View full syllabus [.pdf] Enrollment limited to 12 students.
- Botanical Illustration III: Advanced Techniques Next class: To be announced View full syllabus [.pdf] Enrollment limited.
North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Classes are taught by NCBG staff, and other area art and botany professionals. This course adopts the modular approach and students need to register for each course which makes up the certificate on an individual basis.
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Classes are taught by NCBG staff, and other area art and botany professionals. This course adopts the modular approach and students need to register for each course which makes up the certificate on an individual basis.
Pennsylvania
Courses run by members of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators (PSBI) are listed on their Classes Page.
Arcadia University, Pennsylvania
450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038
Arcadia University, Pennsylvania
450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038
- Bachelor of Arts in Scientific Illustration You can choose from two emphases within the program:
- Scientific Illustration, which prepares students for a number of possible careers in biological, botanical, or related scientific illustration
- Scientific Illustration (Pre-Medical Emphasis), which prepares students for graduate study in medical illustration
- Scientific Illustration, which prepares students for a number of possible careers in biological, botanical, or related scientific illustration
Virginia
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Advanced Workshop: Drawing Botanicals in Silverpoint with Kathie Miranda | October 25, 26, 27 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Botanical Illustration Certificate Program - applications to join the certificate program will be accepted after completion of Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration Certificate Courses: Botanical Illustration Classes - applications to join the certificate program will be accepted after completion of Introduction to Drawing for Botanical Illustration No prerequisites
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AFTON, VIRGINIA
Farfields Farm 40 Farfields Lane, Afton, VA 22920
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA McGuffey Art Center
Mcintire Park in Charlottesville
Monticello - David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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COURSES IN CANADA
No specific travel restrictions at the present time.
TUTORS in 2019
Reputable botanical artists and tutors providing tuition at centres in Canada. Link in name is to their website.
Reputable botanical artists and tutors providing tuition at centres in Canada. Link in name is to their website.
Alberta (Western Canada)
Venue: Kensington Art Supplies and Instruction Studios
120, 6999 11 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2H 2S1
All Workshops with Teacher: Margaret Best
120, 6999 11 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2H 2S1
All Workshops with Teacher: Margaret Best
- Chasing Shadows 5th - 8th March 2020
- A Summer Tree Study 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th July 2020
- A Fall Tree Study - 1st - 4th October 2020
Ontario (Central Canada)
OTTAWA
Leaves Larger than Life
Toronto Botanical Painting workshop - in association with Botanical Artists of Canada
Tutor: Jess Shepherd (Inky Leaves)
Dates: July 6th – July 8th 2020 (2 day workshop)
Fee: $400
FULLY BOOKED with Waiting List
Leaves Larger than Life
Toronto Botanical Painting workshop - in association with Botanical Artists of Canada
Tutor: Jess Shepherd (Inky Leaves)
Dates: July 6th – July 8th 2020 (2 day workshop)
Fee: $400
FULLY BOOKED with Waiting List
TORONTO
Venue: Toronto Botanical Garden
Box 777 Lawrence Ave. E. North York, ON 416-397-1340
Website: http://torontobotanicalgarden.ca/learn/adult/art/
Box 777 Lawrence Ave. E. North York, ON 416-397-1340
Website: http://torontobotanicalgarden.ca/learn/adult/art/
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Botanical Art Spring Session
Tutor: Leslie Staple Date: Thursdays, January 16 to March 19 2020 Hours: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fundamentals of Botanical Drawing
Tutor: Michael Spillane Date: 18 & 19th April 2020 Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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Venue: Toronto Public Library (Northern District Library)
40 Orchard View Boulevard, Toronto, ON M4R 1B9 Leaves Larger than Life Toronto Botanical Painting workshop - in association with Botanical Artists of Canada Tutor: Jess Shepherd (Inky Leaves) Dates: June 27th – 28th 2020 (2 day workshop) Fee: $200 |
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Venue: High Park Nature Centre
375 Colborne Lodge Drive in High Park, Toronto, ON M6P 3K0
Tutors: Nellie Sue Potter and Emily Beaton (HPNC Community Programs Coordinator)
No details of courses from September 2019
375 Colborne Lodge Drive in High Park, Toronto, ON M6P 3K0
Tutors: Nellie Sue Potter and Emily Beaton (HPNC Community Programs Coordinator)
No details of courses from September 2019
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Venue: Nature Art Studio
2837 Dundas Street West, Toronto M6P 1Y6 Ontario (South side of Dundas, just east of Keele) Tutor: Nellie Sue Potter No details of courses from September 2019 |
Nature Art Studio
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DUNDAS
Venue: Dundas Valley School of Art 21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 2S1 Tutor: Margaret Best A Study of Stems and Buds The Study of Stems and Buds – Drawing Date: June 2nd 2020 Techniques in Stems and Buds Dates: June 3rd - 5th 2020 Registration at https://dvsa.ca/classes |
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WATERLOO
Venue: KW Artists Coop, 142 Waterloo Street, Waterloo, ON N2J 1Y2 Leaves Larger than Life Tutor: Jess Shepherd (Inky Leaves) Dates: June 30th – July 3rd 2020 (4-day workshop) Fee: $400 |
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Newfoundland (Eastern Canada)
ST. JOHN'S
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The Botanical Art Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (BASNL)
Venue: MUN Botanical Garden Conference Room, 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's No details of courses from September 2019 |
Venue: St. John’s, Newfoundland
Leaves Larger than Life Tutor: Jess Shepherd (Inky Leaves) Dates: June 21st – 24th 2020 (4-day workshop) Fee: $400 FULLY BOOKED |
Nova Scotia (Eastern Canada)
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CHESTER
Venue: Chester Art Center, 60 Queen Street, P.O. Box 654, Chester, Nova Scotia B0J 1J0 Tutor: Margaret Best Exploring Watercolour Dates: 20th - 21st March 2020 (2 days) POSTPONED until further notice (coronavirus) Bursting Buds & Blooms Dates: 18th - 20th June 2020 (3 days) Launching a Nature Journal Dates: 27-28th August 2020 Fungi, Ferns, Forest Floor Dates: 14-18th September 2020 FULLY BOOKED |
Chester Art Centre, Nova Scotia
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ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
Venue:
Workshop: Introduction to Botanical Art – A Place to Start (Observation and Drawing)
Tutor: Margaret Best
All levels of art experience welcome
$185 per person (12 places available for 18+)
FULLY BOOKED
Lecture: Introduction to Botanical Art. (FREE)
Venue:
Workshop: Introduction to Botanical Art – A Place to Start (Observation and Drawing)
Tutor: Margaret Best
All levels of art experience welcome
$185 per person (12 places available for 18+)
FULLY BOOKED
Lecture: Introduction to Botanical Art. (FREE)
COURSES IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC
BERMUDA
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Venue: Bermuda Aquarium Educational Centre,
40 North Shore Road, Flatts Village, Hamilton FL 04, Bermuda Organisers: Bermuda Society of Botanical Artists. Workshop: to be confirmed Tutor: Dates: |
Bermuda Aquarium Educational Centre
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Botanical Art Courses in USA & Canada - in 2023
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This page ONLY lists Botanical Art & Illustration workshops, classes and courses
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If you are a tutor who thinks you have a course which could be listed on this page please note:
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If you want your course to be included on this page - Use the form BELOW to submit the required information to notify me of a workshop, class or course being held in the next 12-18 months
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All places listed MUST operate as a proper venue for the public and/or business AND meet all regulatory consents, permissions, requirements and standards for business premises with public (students) on the premises (e.g. third party liability and public liability insurance, H&S Certificates; planning permission etc)
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If you have separate and independent fully insured business premises for your very active tuition business on the same site as where you live that qualifies IF it meets all regulatory H&S/insurance/planning/tax requirements for the public on trading premises
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NOTE: Public information (i.e. that available online) may be shared on this website
however the personal information of those recommending courses and the homes of tutors will NOT be shared
however the personal information of those recommending courses and the homes of tutors will NOT be shared
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CALLING ALL TUTORS / TUITION PROVIDERS
Tell me - IN BRIEF - about either an existing or upcoming botanical art class, course, workshop or holiday - in the next 12-18 months - that you or your organisation is holding in one or more of: USA or Canada or Caribbean or Central America Please provide the following information
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Note: I securely retain your name details supplied for 12 months after the course is complete. I may check with you to see if you are running the same course the following year - but only if this is unclear online.
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