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Succulents are fleshy, water retaining plants that come in a variety of colours and growth patterns and many different species. We shall visit the glasshouses to see some of them, whilst also studying and drawing a selection of them in the classroom. Starting first with pencils we shall study their growth structure and then paint them in watercolours. Throughout the course Penny will be on hand to provide individual help and advice as needed, or further group demonstrations as required.
The course is suitable for all abilities.
Originally a teacher, Penny Price retrained to become a calligrapher, and then a botanical artist, After training at the Chelsea School of Botanic Art, Chelsea Physic Garden, London, she was awarded a Silver Gilt medal by the RHS in 2014. She teaches at Kew Gardens, Chelsea Physic Garden and here at Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Penny’s work is included in various collections including the Fitzwilliam Museum and Sydney Royal Botanic Garden Florilegium Society archive, and she is a Fellow of both the Hampton Court Palace and the Chelsea Physic Garden Floregium Societies.
