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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Acrylic painting workshop
Paint Botanical Art with Acrylics
Camellia, acrylic painting by Paul Jones
If you’re interested in learning more, join us at the one-day acrylics workshop in October, led by renowned artist Margaret Walty.
Only twelve places available, and seven are already booked, so don’t delay.
Booking: contact newsletter@thessba.org.uk
Date: Sunday October 7th 2018
Venue: Queen Margaret University, Queen Margaret Drive, Musselburgh EH21 6UU
Cost: £50 per member, £60 non member
Events and talks at The Botanic Cottage
A series of free events and talks to be held in the Professor’s Room, Botanic Cottage, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Places must be reserved (see below).
1. The Botanic Cottage, Jane Corrie and Gerry Gallacher
Thursday 15 March 2-4 pm
2. Nepal, Jacqui Pestell MBE
Thursday 17 May 5-7.30 pm. Bring your own picnic to enjoy in the garden beside the Cottage.
3. Art in Nature, George Anderson
Thursday 20th September 2-4 pm.
4. Curtis Botanical Magazine, Sharon Bradley
Thursday 8th November 2-4 pm.
5. SSBA members’ Christmas Party
Thursday 6th December 5-7.30 pm. Catering provided.
Painting on Vellum workshop
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.