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.
News
SSBA Saughton Park Painting days dates April – Dec 2020
The following dates have been BOOKED on Tuesdays for the McHattie Room at Saughton Park, Edinburgh for the remainder of 2020.
There are 18 places available for the 29 weeks that are booked and if you would like to attend please let me know.
The cost remains at £7 a day [from 10am to 3.30pm]. It is possible to book for the whole 29 weeks at a cost of £203
OR you may wish to make two payments as set out below.
Some people may wish to attend every 2nd week or mornings or afternoons only. If it is at all possible these requests will be accommodated.
as not everyone can attend all days.
Please note, these are not ad hoc drop in painting days as there is a limited capacity, meaning you must book in advance
2020 GROUP 2 £91
- March 31st– 1 week
- April 14, 21, 28 – 3 Weeks
- May 5, 12, 19, 26 – 4 weeks
- June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 5weeks
2020 GROUP 3 £112
- Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, – 5 weeks
- Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 – 4 weeks
- Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 – 4 weeks
- Dec 1, 8, 15 – 3 weeks
There are no painting Days on April 7th, or in July or August as we all need holidays!
Members Workshop: Victoria Braithwaite – Upcoming painting course in Lanarkshire
For the second year running, member Victoria Braithwaite is providing a five-week course in Castlebank Horticultural Centre Lanark, for the Lanark Community Development Trust. This course is suitable for all levels, and Victoria will gently guide you through creating a painting from start to finish.
Most materials are included, from paper and paint, tea and coffee to plant material from the gardens.
Dates:
April: 5th, 19th, 26th
May 17th, 24th
1pm – 4pm
The cost is £90 pp.
Booking is through the Lanark Community Development Trust: email info@lanarktrust.co.uk, or telephone 01555 728 329.
Download the poster for more details: Botanical Painting Poster 2020
‘Nature’s Designs’, our Fourth Annual Exhibition
The Whitehouse Gallery, Kirkcudbright, is our gracious host for our biggest exhibition to date.
Over sixty-five paintings, including many new works never before exhibited, will be travelling down to beautiful Dumfries and Galloway next month. Make your plans now to visit!
From Saturday 12th October to Saturday 2nd November, Monday to Saturday, 10 – 5
Free admission
47 St Mary’s Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DU
‘Just Fritillaries’ by Ann Fraser
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.