Mary L. Harden Designs

Art can change your life...

Experience the joy art can bring to your life today, even if you've never drawn before!

Mary's innovative curriculum and exuberant teaching style are exciting and accessible for all levels. She provides all students unique opportunities to exhibit work in a professional manner. Mary's passion for nurturing the creative process has contributed to her popularity as a sought after instructor of classes and workshops.

COVID 19 UPDATE

All Mary L. Harden Botanical Art classes are cancelled untill further notice due to Covid 19 restrictions.

If you are an ongoing student, Mary will happily critique your current work via text message. Please get in touch if you're interested in keeping the learning process going during these extrodinary times.

For more information, instructor permission, or to enroll in classes email Mary at

maryharden@me.com

The following classes are held at 350 O'Shaughnessy Blvd. San Francisco. For directions click here

Master Class - Watercolor Techniques for Botanicals
©2011 Mary L. Harden

Mondays

10am -1:30PM

Master Class - Watercolor Techniques for Botanicals will continue to build a strong foundation in drawing to understand tonal variation, modeling, and three dimensionality. Our focus will be translucency which follows a study of venation. Life cycle elements shall be revealed as well as a strong light source. Watercolor compositions shall be completed for the future exhibit, Plants Without Borders

This is a Master Artist Certificate course and premission of the intstructor is required. Advanced students only.

$355 class registration fee includes a complete watercolor palette

Botanical Illustration- Special Quill Making Session
©2011 Mary L. Harden

Tuesdays

10am – 1:30pm

*This session will feature a DIY exploration of tool making using Turkey feathers to hand craft your very own Quill. Students will also learn techniques for drawing with Quills and metal nibs. Don't miss this unique opportunity.

Tuesday Class will continue to develop Mastery in drawing. Our focus will be translucency and plant structure. Finishing techniques for depth and drama will be covered as well as composing and layout for complexity.

Watercolor compositions shall be completed for future exhibit Plants Without Borders

Begining Students are welcome in this class.

$355 class registration fee includes a complete watercolor palette

East Bay Botanicals

Faith Lutheran Church 20080 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley

To register for this class please contact Pat Anderson at

pattyander45@gmail.com

Watercolor Techniques for Botanical Illustration - Mixed Level

Fridays

10:30am - 1:30pm

This series of classes is designed to move students forward at their own levels with special activities for beginners, intermediates, and more advanced painters. Drawing with pen for accuracy and observation will be addressed at each class. Exploration of the unique qualities of the color palette will continue with emphasis on wet layering for luminosity and depth. We will work on the continued mastery of finishing techniques.

All levels welcome. Some drawing experience recommended.

Supply list available before first class via email.

$255 session fee includes a complete watercolor palette