AN ARTIST and qualified botanist is inviting people to join a botanical illustration course which starts next week.
Students are taught to explore a range of styles and will also learn about botany. All the plants and drawing materials are provided.
Artist Alison Day who runs the course said: "We will study the form and composition of native and local species.
"This is a good opportunity to build a portfolio, produce drawings for other art disciplines as well as explore a new art form."
She says the 10-week course helps build up abilities and experience but people are also welcome to attend one-off sessions as a taster.
The course starts on October 31, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at the Lewisham Arthouse, Lewisham Way, New Cross, 10-week course £80/£70 concs, call for single session prices, 020 8694 9011.
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