Pierre-Joseph Redouté was one of the most talented botanical artists ever known. His mastery of both flowers and foliage was extraordinary. Using his paintings as inspiration. In this class with Sarah Roche, you will study his compositions and color choices to explore the potential of watercolor washes, glazes and dry brush, learning about these essential traditional botanical art techniques in a step-by-step approach. Suitable for beginners.
Photo credit: Redouté
Instructed by Sarah Roche
Sarah Roche is Lead Instructor for the Botanical Art and Illustration Certificate offered by Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS). She has a degree in Graphic Illustration from the University of the West of England, where she majored in Botanical Illustration. She has exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), receiving Bronze and Silver Gilt Medals. Her illustrations are included in the collection at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and have appeared in many other publications. Her work is included in collections in the UK, Ireland and Europe as well as in the United States.
Sarah is Founding Director of the New England Society of Botanical Artists, a chapter of the American Society of Botanical Artists and exhibits widely, with work included in many national and regional juried exhibits.
Originally from the UK, where she taught for many years, Sarah founded the Certificate program for the Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens in 2006. This transitioned to MHS’ headquarters, the Garden at Elm Bank, in 2023.
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Class/Program/Workshop: 25 BAC 015 Learning from the Masters
Date: 2 mornings: Tues. & Thurs., June 24 & 26, 2025
Start: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: The Garden at Elm Bank
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