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.

Special announcement -

Mary's classes are now sponsored by SF Parks Alliance.

To enroll in classes at all locations please follow this link www.sfnpc.org

choose "enroll now" to get to the Event Brite listing and pay by credit card.

The following classes are held at 450 O'Shaughnessy Blvd. San Francisco. For directions click here

Botanical Illustration II - PEN & INK

Mondays 9:45am - 1:15pm      Jan. 9 - Mar. 5, 2012

                                                  No class Jan. 16th

Drawing skills form the foundation of Botanical Illustration. This eight week class focuses on the power of beautiful line work through studies that allow the student to discover and develop their innate ability to draw with perfect accuracy. This course is a Pre-Requisite for any of the watercolor offerings. Open to all levels.


$200 session fee

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

Botanical Illustration -                                            Advanced Techniques in Watercolor

Tuesdays 9:45am - 1:15pm        Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, 2012

Designed for the student who has completed Botanical Illustration I, II, III, and IV. This 8-week course will look at the works of contemporary botanical illustrators while reviewing the work of formidable artists of the "Golden Age." Students will work to create cutting edge compositions using ink, ink wash, and watercolor. Open to students by permission of the instructor via email. 



$200 session fee

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


The following classes are held at

The County Fair Building in

Golden Gate Park at                               9th Ave. & Lincoln Way

Masterclass in Botanical Illustration: Watercolor 

Wednesdays 10:00am--1:30pm      Jan. 11 - Mar. 7, 2012

                                                           no class Jan. 18th

Participation in this course will culminate in the completion of a piece for exhibition in the AIDS Grove National Memorial Celebration, 2012 National AIDS Day. In addition to advanced techniques, assistance will be given in matting, framing, and professional preparation.

Permission of instructor required to register.

$200 session fee

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

 

photo by Dianne Boate

 

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