Scottish Society of Botanical Artists (SSBA)
The society was formed on the 18th June 2014 by a group of enthusiastic botanical artists from a variety of backgrounds with the aim of creating a botanical art society in Scotland that would be open to all.
The SSBA, as a Registered Charity (SC045778), is dedicated to nurturing and promoting botanical art, while respecting its traditions.
We aim to provide a forum to share and disseminate knowledge and expertise in all aspects of botanical art; encouraging a high standard of artistic achievement and providing a platform for the exhibition of botanical art in Scotland.
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Coloured Pencil Workshop with Marion Wilson SBA Fellow
Where: The studio, in The Crichton Centre Dumfries, DG1 4TA
When: Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April
Cost: Numbers are limited to 10 and the cost of the workshop is £170.00 for SSBA members and £180.00 for non-members. This includes tea, coffee and lunch each day.
Accommodation if needed is available in the Holiday Inn on site, or nearby B&Bs if you prefer.
Workshop Programme.
Saturday 10am – 12.30
Introduction to choosing and drawing the subject.
Discussion of merits of types of paper.
Different Pencil qualities.
1.30 – 4pm Choosing colours and recording them.
Demonstration of different methods of laying down colour.
Individual help with students work.
Sunday
10am – 12.30 Demonstration of detail and methods of erasing.
Undershading method
1.30 – 4pm Demonstration of finishing touches and detail.
Continuing work.
Looking at results and ways to improve.
What to bring: cartridge paper, watercolour paper, pencil, magnifying glass, artists colour pencils if you have any On receipt of your application form we will confirm your booking and provide payment details
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We are delighted to announce that we have received a grant of £2,000 from the William Syson Foundation.
The William Syson Foundation was established in 2012. An enthusiastic and long-time supporter of music and the visual arts, particularly in Scotland, William Syson’s objective in setting up the Foundation was to help provide opportunities for practice and enjoyment of the arts, and to assist and encourage the country’s next generation of musical and artistic talent.
The support provided by the Foundation will help us secure and provide the exhibition facilities for botanical artists across Scotland and the public access to the World Wide Day of Botanical Art and the Botanical Scotia exhibition in 2025.
Botanical Scotia resources for the Worldwide Day of Botanical Art in 2025
Heritage crops, diversity & sustainability
This exhibition will focus on celebrating biodiversity in the crops that have been closely associated with the human species over thousands of years, specifically; Heritage Crops, Crop Wild Relatives and Ancient Crops. Please download the guidelines to find more in-depth information on these categories and how to enter.
Botanical Scotia resources for the Worldwide Day of Botanical Art in 2025 are now available for you to access including;
The full Guidelines to Artists
AS a Charity THe SSBA is solely funded by money raised through membership and exhibitions, if you would like to donate to us please use the following forms :
Our grateful thanks to The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society https://thecaley.org.uk/ and Giclee UK for their ongoing support.
Thank to the Finnis Scott Foundation for the Biennial award that funded the Introductory and Intermediate Botanical Art workshops in Aviemore and Dumfries from 2022 to 2024.