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!

Marys' innovative curriculum and exuberant teaching style are exciting and accessible for all levels. Her passion for nurturing the creative process has contributed to her popularity as a sought after instructor of classes and workshops.

Don't forget to check out the Museum Tours & unique Art Trips Abroad

Beginning students for summer session please scroll to classes at the Sharon Art Studio.

Classes at the San Francisco Strybing Aboretum taught by Mary Harden for the SF Botanical Garden Society.

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Botanical Illustration I - Pencil Techniques (213-136) Tuesdays 10am - 1:30pm              Jan.19 - March 9, 2010

This pencil course will provide an exploration into drawing with accuracy, beauty and individuality. This is a class for the absolute beginner. You will learn to draw in this class! We will learn techniques for colored pencils, and practice marking and shading for depth. All levels welcome.

This is a first in a series of five sessions on the fundamentals of botanical illustration; I & II focus on drawing techniques and tonal values while III, IV, and V focus on watercolor techniques and composition.

$10 materials fee payable to instructor at beginning of first class.

Masterclass in Botanical Illustration: Watercolor (213-156)

Wednesdays 10:00am--1:00pm       Jan. 20 - Mar. 10, 2010

The Master Class is designed for the continuing student who is interested in practicing and perfecting advanced techniques in watercolor. Each class will examine the work of contemporary botanical artists with a focus on advanced design techniques, layout and series production. Assistance will be given for the preparation of work for exhibition purposes. Matting, framing and quality printing will also be covered.

$10 materials fee payable to instructor at beginning of first class.

Botanical Illustration V - Intermediate Watercolor II (213-139)

Fridays 10am – 1:30pm                    Jan. 22 - Mar. 12, 2010

Wed. 1:30 - 5pm                               Jan. 20 - Mar. 10, 2010

Continuing our use of a "NATURALIST'S PALETTE", we will put our watercolor techniques together with compositional and layout techniques to complete studies of specimens from the Garden.
Some drawing and watercolor experience recommended.

This course is a continuation of Botanical Illustration IV
$10 materials fee payable to instructor on first day of class.

Supply list available before first class.

Classes at the Sharon Art Studio

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 Watercolor Basics 

Missed the basics along the way? This class offers a simple overview of watercolor materials and techniques. We will look at new colors that have recently been developed that produce beautiful rich granulation.

class information: 2 sections, 8 weeks each

Tuesday | 6:30-9:30pm | 01/12 - 03/02 | code: MH1-F | Jewelry Room
fees: $127 payable to FOSAS / $10 payable to Mary Harden

Students of Arboretum classes enjoying access to the Arboretum's historical archives.