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| The Desert Botanical Garden 1201 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, Arizona 85008 480.941.1225 www.dbg.org |
New York Botanical Garden 200th Street and Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10458-5126 718.817.8747 www.nybg.org/edu/conted |
| Filoli Filoli Botanical Art Certificate Program 86 Canada Road Woodside, CA 94062 650.364.8300 x233 www.filoli.org |
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden One Schenley Park Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412.622.6914 www.phipps.conservatory.org/botanical.htm |
| The Minnesota School of Botanical Art 3537 Zenith Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55416 612.920.2013 www.minnesotaschoolofbotanicalart.com |
Ringling School of Art and Design 2700 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34234-5895 941.955.8866 www.ringling.edu |
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Wellesley College Friends of Horticulture 109 Central Street Wellesley, MA 02481 781.283.3094 www.wellesley.edu/WCFH/Home/foh_home.html |
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Institution January through March 2009 Denver Botanic Gardens 909 York Street, Denver, CO Classes run once a week for 5 weeks unless otherwise indicated. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member unless otherwise indicated January 12-February 9 Color Mixing for Artists Instructor: Constance Sayas Learn a system for combining colors consistently so you can eliminate frustrating trial and error. Lots of exercises, demonstrations and discussion will show you how to achieve the broadest possible spectrum. January12-February 9 Watercolor: Winter's Bits of Beauty Instructor: Constance Sayas Explore and expose the extraordinary textures and tones from ordinary and often overlooked subjects. Learn to mix the subtle neutral colors often seen in dried bits such as twigs, bark, seedpods and crinkled leaves. January 13-February10 Botany for the Botanical Illustrator Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski Take a close look at plant anatomy and learn to recognize botanical details that will make your drawings more accurate and realistic. Learn plant morphology through detailed instruction and supporting visuals. All of your botanical art will improve when you understand the subjects. January 13-February 10, Instructor: Karla Beatty March 24-April 21, Instructor: Constance Sayas Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I Instruction, demonstration and practical exercises will guide you through a variety of watercolor techniques: flat and graded washes, highlights and dry brush detail. Learn to build washes for depth of tone and shading, and how to create soft and hard edges. January 13-February 10 Colored Pencil Colored Pencil: Tropical Plants on Black Instructor: Susan Rubin Examples, discussion, demonstrations and practice will help you learn the basic skills you'll need to work in reverse; grisaille in white, adding highlights while saving darks, and achieving pale or brilliant color. January 14-February 11 March 13-15 Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Instructor: Renee Jorgensen Learn the skills of careful observation and realistic drawing in graphite pencil, including line drawing, shading and perspective. Step-by-step, added techniques help you portray perspective, texture and detail. January 14-February 11 Hand Lettering Instructor: Renee Jorgensen Whether you are labeling your botanical artwork, taking notes in your sketchbook or jotting entries into your garden diary, this wonderful art form adds the final touch. Learn the basics of calligraphic lettering style, proper form and process, and how to use it for scientific labeling and other creative uses. January 15-February 12 Composition for Botanical Illustration Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt The difference between a pleasant picture and amazing artwork is often found in composition. Learn to how build botanical composition by using compositional elements and principles. January 15-February 12 Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Pen and Ink is at the heart of botanical illustration. 'Expressive line' and 'stipple' become part of your artistic vocabulary as you practice this traditional illustration medium with modern and versatile technical pens. February 16-March 16 Color Layering for Colored Pencil Instructor: Susan Rubin Learn to use a simple color mixing method, adapted to the application of colored pencils. Match a variety of plant material as you create your own, extensive color workbook to speed color selection and application for all future colored pencil drawings. February 16-March 16 Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I Instructor: Susan Rubin Apply your drawing skills and learn new methods specific to colored pencils. Techniques include layering, building and burnishing in color. February 18-March 18 Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II Instructor: Constance Sayas Learn and refine additional techniques through instruction, demonstration and practice with special attention given to layering, shading and building form. Discover brush techniques and colors that enhance perspective and depth. February 17-March 17 Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Explore the garden's limitless world of color, textures and complex botany and incorporate this information into your black and white illustrations. Learn how to layer and manipulate lines and stipples to develop a full range of value, texture and atmospheric perspective. February 17-March 17 Perfecting Perspective II Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Begin with studies geared to underscore your understanding of depth and atmosphereDemonstrations and guided exercises will show you additional techniques in creating line studies, value mapping and blocking. February 18-March 18 Gouache Instructor: Constance Sayas By varying application, gouache can be transparent or opaque, and you'll learn to choose the best approach for your subject. Through demonstration and practice, discover the methods for applying gouache to create a finished botanical plate from a live specimen. February 18-March 18 Draw From Your Photos Instructor: There are times when a live specimen is simply not an option. Discover how to work from your own photographs to create a successful illustration long after the specimen is gone. February 19-March 19 Botanical Illustration in Pencil II Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Learn additional techniques for shading, texture, perspective, depth, composition and style. A good drawing is the basis of botanical illustration in any medium. February 19-March 12 Watercolor: Dry Brush Techniques Instructor: Karla Beatty Dry brush is the traditional watercolor method of working with small strokes and limited use of washes. Improve your brush-handling skills and develop increased control with guided exercises. February 20 - 22 Master Class Gifts from the Earth: The Value of Pencils with Rhonda Nass Instructor: Rhonda Nass Fee: $220 member, $264 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I Beautiful artwork is created with value: the degree of light and dark in a specific subject. Working in pencil, you'll develop pigment-free values and master seamless gradations from the lightest lights to the darkest darks without the usual graphite sheen. A simple exercise will train each student to draw incredible detail. The graphite-illustrated Gifts from the Earth will be our reference book. Each participant will design a composition and begin an original work using tricks to draw viewers' eyes to the focal point. February 28 Art Materials for the Botanical Illustrator Instructor: Renee Jorgensen Fee: $39 member, $44 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Take the mystery out of materials. Save time and money by shopping expertly the first time March 6 - 8, Weekend Workshop Instructor: Karla Beatty March 24 - April 21, Instructor: Renee Jorgensen Introduction to Drawing Step-by-step, acquire the techniques you need to draw what you see. Simple exercises train you to observe objectively and draw accurately. A relaxed pace and straightforward instruction will open your mind to your own creative abilities. Build drawing skills to enter the Botanical Illustration program with confidence. March 20 - 22 Adobe Illustrator I Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Starting at the very beginning, learn how to "draw" with your Wacom tablet and stylus. Exercises emphasize the use of Bezier curves to create shapes using both the mouse and the pen tool. Simple and straightforward instruction will introduce you to the most utilized tools and a few of the palettes. March 23- April 20 Grays and Browns of Winter Instructor: Karla Beatty Everything you need to mix a full range of browns and grays is in your color mixing palette. Learn to analyze neutrals as you put color theory in action. March 24-April 21 Finishing Studio Instructor: Constance Sayas Are you stuck? Stalled? Stumped? Help is on the way! Bring your unfinished botanical piece for advice on how to continue, guidance to help fix mistakes, and recommendations for unconsidered issues. March 25- April 29 Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II Instructor: Susan Rubin Learn about grisaille and techniques to create texture, detail and depth to enhance your subject. Experiment with different surfaces, blending and shading. March 25-April - 29 Colored Pencil III: Working on Mylar Instructor: Susan Rubin Frosted Mylar film provides a wonderful surface for smooth, brilliant colored pencil work. Learn the skills specific to this surface, including pencil application and layering techniques, how to make the back of the surface enhance the front, and how to erase (yes, erase!) colored pencil from Mylar. March 26-April 16 Transparent Acrylics Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Acquire the skills, using a simple color palette to transform acrylic paint into sheer layers. Step-by-step instruction, demonstration and exercises will help you to create your own lasting botanical portrait in transparent acrylic. March 27 - 29 Adobe Illustrator II Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Explore new tools and palettes and build more complex images. We'll introduce Live Trace, simple gradations and working text into your images. Time permitting, a demonstration of 3D modeling will show you more possibilities with this flexible and responsive program. Contact: PH: 720.865.3580, www.botanicgardens.org, e-mail: registrar@botanicgardens.org January -April 2009 Botanical Art Classes and Seminars Wellesley College Friends of Horticulture, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration available. Sarah Roche, Education Director. Fee: WCFH Members $250/ Non-Members $300 unless otherwise noted. January 3-5 / Snow Date: January 6 Colored Pencil I: Fundamentals Instructor: Carol Ann Morley Make the versatile medium of colored pencils work for you. Learn techniques to create texture and fine details, to mix color hues to create shadows, to make colors recede and advance, and to create harmony and contrast. January 7-9 /Snow Date: January 10 Pen & Ink with Color Wash Instructor: Carol Ann Morley Delicate color washes preserve the dark areas of the ink drawing. When the right balance is found the drawings can resemble the early hand colored botanical engravings. January 20-February 10 Textures Foundations: A Studio Focus Instructor: Sarah Roche Fee: WCFH Members $125 / Non-Members $160 Explore and experience watercolor techniques to produce a wide range of texture found on botanical surfaces. Add tips and tools to your artist toolbox and inspire you to face more challenging botanical subjects. January 21-March 18 February 24-April 28 Foundations of Botanical Drawing and Painting Instructor: Sarah Roche Fee: WCFH Members $225 / Non-Members $275 Learn the traditional art and science of botanical drawing and painting. Through demonstrations and tutorials discover how to realistically render botanical forms in pencil and watercolor. January 22-March 19 Introduction to Botany through Drawing Instructor: Carol Govan Fee: WCFH Members $225 / Non-Members $275 Study and draw elementary plant morphology- that is, the structure of flowers, leaves, roots, stems, and the organization of these elements. From live specimens observe, record, and label examples of topics covered in lectures. February 6-13 / Snow Date: March 20 Observational Drawing II Instructor: Jeanne Kunze Fee: WCFH Members $225 / Non-Members $275 Further develop those drawing skills you acquired in Observational Drawing I by emphasizing morphology representation from direct observation. Introduction of varied papers and media will assist you in finding an artistic voice and a confident drawing style. March 25-27 / Snow Date: March 28 Practical and Expressive Labeling: Calligraphy II Instructor: Cynthia Henrich Fee: WCFH Members $225 / Non-Members $275 Focus on the graceful use of Italic or Copperplate letters on your drawings and paintings. Move beyond letters to labeling with exercises using graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink. April 1 -4 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: Cactus Instructor: Susan Fisher Fee: WCFH Members $295 / Non-Members $400 includes class fees only Meet us in Tucson, Arizona for a four day intensive with Susan Fisher and the ASDM staff on this prickly subject. Begin with logical easy field sketches on the grounds of the stunning Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Listen to experts who can talk cactus from sun up to sunset and provide you with an in-depth look at cacti subjects. Work in graphite then add color with colored pencil or watercolors - your choice. Travel, accommodations, food, and other expenses not included. April 9-June 4 Techniques of Botanical Drawing and Painting Instructor: Sarah Roche Fee: WCFH Members $225 / Non-Members $275 Expand your knowledge of the watercolor painting skills necessary to create an accurate representation of botanical forms. Using Sarah Roche's focused four-step approach as a guide, you will hone your botanical drawing technique. April 21-24 Color Mixing for Artists with Susan Fisher Instructor: Susan Fisher Fee: WCFH Members $325 / Non-Members $390 Learn how to mix the colors you want, not the ones you end up with through trial and error. Discover a reliable system for combining colors consistently to achieve the broadest possible spectrum for any "wet" medium including watercolor, gouache, acrylics, oils, inks, alkyds or egg tempura. Contact: PHL 781.283.3094, e-mail: horticulture@wellesley.edu, website: www.wellesley.edu/WCFH January thru February 2009 The New York Botanical Garden Botanical Art Program Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road, Bronx, NY Fee: $280 Non-Members, $252 Members January 6-27 The History of Botanical Art Instructor: Louisa Rawle Tiné Explore the development and rich history of botanical illustration, from its classical beginnings through the twentieth century. Identify and discuss the evolution of various painting and printing techniques used to create botanical art. January 10-February 14 Special Effects in Gouache for National Science Subjects Instructor: Kathie Miranda Fee: $415 Non-members, $385 Members Gouache is well suited to illustrating nature, because it reproduces exceptionally well and allows corrections to previous layers. Learn to achieve the brilliant colors and rich textures found in nature. January 21-February 11 Drawing Flowers with Watercolor Pencil and Colored Pencil Instructor: Wendy Hollender Learn to interpret flowers with watercolor pencil under layers and colored pencils by looking at sizes, shapes, textures, and colors. January 26 & February 2 Iridescent Beetles Instructor: Mindy Lighthipe Fee: $235 non-members, $212 members Students will have the opportunity to fine-tune their drawing skills, apply color and pencil techniques, and learn new perspectives from accomplished artists. February 6 & 13 Angel Wing Begonias in Pencil/Pen & Ink Instructor: Roberta Rosenthal Fee: $235 non-members, $212 members Students will have the opportunity to fine-tune their drawing skills, apply color and pencil techniques, and learn new perspectives from accomplished artists. Contact: For additional information, please call PH: 718.817.8747 or visit www.nybg.org/edu February thru March 2009 Filoli Botanical Art Program 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA Fee: $160 members; $190 non-members unless otherwise noted February 24 and March 3 Mushrooms Instructor: Lee McCaffree A member of the Fungi Kingdom, mushrooms come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. They are ideal subjects for drawing and painting. Special guest Louise Freedman, Filoli Nature Education Docent and mushroom aficionado will introduce you to these special fungi and give you insight into their structure, growth patterns and uses. Botanical art instructor Lee teaches you how to accurately render them. March 26 and March 27 Magnolias Instructor: Catherine M. Watters Filoli boasts an impressive collection of Magnolias and they are in full bloom in March. Regal and elegant, visually striking and historically significant, all words to describe this magnificent tree. Observe, draw and paint these garden matriarchs. Botanical Art Certificate Program Our Program offers in-depth study of botanical art through challenging, integrated and comprehensive courses. The curriculum includes the systematic study of artistic skills and concepts, basic botany and botanical art history. A certificate will be presented upon successful completion of course work (180 classroom hours plus homework) and presentation of a portfolio and final project. Enrollment in the certificate program is not necessary to participate in these classes however, prerequisites must be completed. Contact: Website: www.filoli.org; e-mail: classes@filoli.org, PH:650.364.8300 x508 January - March 2009 Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art & Illustration Certificate Program McCrillis Gardens, Bethesda, MD Director: Margaret Saul. Quality instruction, practical demonstrations, individual tuition. class limit 10 unless otherwise noted. Core subject classes with progressive assessment: Sequence of intermediate and advanced level classes continue through March. Electives & workshops: For descriptions refer to the school handbook or the Brookside Gardens Program & Events Guide at - www.BrooksideGardens.org Fee: $15.50 per hour, January 5-8 Chestnuts & Other Prickly Subjects (Advanced level) Instructor: John Pastoriza-Pinol (Website: www.botanique-art.com) John will have you spell bound with his exquisitely detailed watercolor paintings of those subjects you would not contemplate drawing let alone paint, due to their intricate structure. This larger than life botanical artist and teacher from Australia, will soon have you painting using his extremely effective and surprisingly quick painting techniques that are ideal for developing a wonderful sense of 3-D form in the most furry, hairy or prickly subjects. January 10 Palette Basics Instructor: Kathy Lutter Review of school's intermediate level painting syllabus. Using just three tubes of paint produce a full color range; match colors and hone watercolor wash techniques. Practical demonstrations February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Winter Wonders: Sketch & Paint Botanicals Instructor: Doreen Bolnick Brighten one of the gloomier months - portray plants in their winter form, such as dried pods, fruits, seeds, flower remains, withered leaves, and twigs with buds. Class is also outdoors - weather permitting: rug up to observe and sketch the beauty of McCrillis Gardens in a covering of snow. March 3,10,17,24 Leaf Intensive: Advanced Instructor: Diane Berndt Focus on advanced botanical illustration techniques. Instruction includes awareness of common drawing errors, light & shade, review of tonal composition to create visual interest in leaf arrangements, varied coloring techniques suitable for application with a range of leaf types, e.g., - shine, pubescence, serrated margins, variegated colors, surface patterns, venation, combining dry colored pencil and watercolor. March 8 Orchids Instructor: Liz Stafford Let go of painting jitters and enjoy creating orchid flower studies in either graphite or watercolor. Bring previously drawn sketches, though outline drawings are offered for those wishing to paint. Enhance the painting with subtle applications of dry colored pencil to selected areas. March 25 or 28 Leaf Painting: Intermediate Instructor: Diane Berndt Focus on mixing greens and painting techniques covered in the school curriculum to illustrate the ephemeral quality of leaves facilitated by step-by-step instruction and painting demonstrations. Techniques can also be used to illustrate petals. Contact: School information and registration online - www.BrooksideGardens.org . To receive a handbook and schedule of classes and fees please phone the school manager's office 301. 962.1474 or 301.962.1470. Further information, E-mail: margaretsaul@botanicartist.com April to May, 2009 Botanical Focus - Master Classes in Botanical Art Paint with renowned botanical artists. You just arrive ready to focus on painting and we'll take care of the rest, including ground transportation, accommodation, meals and excursions. April 21-22 Botanical Art Beginner's Workshop Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick, England Instructor: Margaret Best Fee: £425 / €540 / $750, All inclusive: Tuition; B&B; all meals; refreshments; transport to and from airport; excursion. Non-artist partner package available- £245 / €310 / $435. US prices approximate. Exchange rate at time of payment applies. Combine with workshop below for 5 great days. A charming 14th Century cluster of buildings with a Norman gateway is the setting for this intensive workshop for beginners. April 23-25 Botanical Art Intermediate Workshop Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick, England Instructor: Celia Crampton Fee: £625 / €800 / $1,100. All inclusive: Tuition; B&B; all meals; refreshments; transport to and from airport; excursion. Non-artist partner package available. £335 / €430 / $590. US prices approximate. Exchange rate at time of payment applies. Combine with workshop above for 5 great days. A charming 14th Century cluster of buildings with a Norman gateway is the setting for this next step in learning to paint botanical art. May 11-15 Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Workshop Mill Dene Garden, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, England Instructor: Pandora Sellars Fee: £1,050 / €1,340 / $1,860. • All inclusive: Tuition; B&B; all meals; refreshments; transport to and from airport; excursion. Non-artist partner package available. £515 / €660 / $910. US prices approximate. Exchange rate at time of payment applies. Lush, breathtaking valley garden is the setting for this special workshop with master Pandora Sellars. Contact: See full details at www.focusbotanicalart.com, North American contact: Michael Best, PH: 403.681.4757, michael.best@focusbotanicalart.com. European contact: Keith Brewer, 07508 033883, keith.brewer@focusbotanicalart.com.
Individual February 19-28, 2009 Bugs, Beasts & Botanicals an Artist/Photographers Tour Costa Rica Instructors: Join Mindy Lighthipe & Nancy Richmond Fee: $3499 + airfare, Includes all meals, sales tax, transportation accommodations, entry fees and private driver. Learn to draw and photograph rare macaws, rainforest animals, waterfalls, tropical flowers, unusual insects and much more! Contact: For a full itinerary visit: www.studio16online.com, or PH: 908.769.7417, or e-mail Mindy at: MLighthipe@mac.com February 28, 2009 Botanical Illustration and Journal Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia Instructor: Linda Fraser Fee: $75.00 This workshop will focus on producing an accurate illustration of a plant's structure, habitat, pollinators, etc. Personal methods and tips will be shared, as participants work on paintings, which may be printed as holiday cards next winter. Printing note cards will be discussed. Evergreen and deciduous plants with berries, and basic supplies will be provided, but participants may bring their own if they prefer. Contact: education@callawaygardens.org or PH: 706.6635153 May 18-24, 2009 Margaret Mee's Centennial Amazon Trip Amazon River, Brazil Guide: Gilberto Castro Fee: US$1,900.00 per person plus the airfare. The price will include transfers in Manaus to and from the airport, all meals aboard, mineral water, excursions in the canoe and walks in the forest. Not included in the cost are: alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, personal and baggage insurance, laundry, tips, airline tickets, hotel costs in Manaus, and entrance fees to the Manaus Opera House and museums. Valid passport and visa are required. On May 22, 2009 Margaret Mee would have been 100 years old. This 17th trip will be from May 18 to May 24 so we will be at Gilberto's home on the Rio Negros on the 22nd for our toast to her memory. This tour is limited to 18 passengers. We'll explore the Amazon in canoes, and ashore, to fall in love with the land that Margaret Mee loved. Air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms and hot water showers have panoramic windows. Common spaces include covered verandas, spacious living room, sun deck and Jacuzzi, with a full top deck with 360 degree views. Contact: For complete travel information including recommended flights, payment, etc., Lorraine Kaminsky Martins in Rio de Janeiro at: PH:Fax: (55-21) 2257-1510; e-mail: lorraine13@terra.com.br May 25-31, 2009 Dulce Nascimento's 11th Illustration Trip in the Amazon Amazon River, Brazil Instructor: Dulce Nascimento Fee: US$1,900 per person in a double cabin, includes botanical illustration lessons, transfers in Manaus from the airport to the boat and from the boat to the airport, all meals on board, mineral water, excursions in the canoe and walks in the forest. Prices do not include: alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, personal and baggage insurance, laundry, tips, airline tickets, hotel costs in Manaus and entrance fees to the Manaus Opera House and museums. Valid passport and visa are required. This course focuses on improved observation and rendering of botanical specimens found in the Amazon basin. Individual help will allow each to student to improve their skills in rendering details, creating accurate color and field journaling for use in studio artwork. The trip is guided by Gilberto Castro, a biologist with wide experience in the Amazon. This is not only a botanical illustration workshop, but also a wonderful opportunity to see and explore nature in the Amazon, in virtually untouched areas. This tour is limited to 18 passengers. Air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms and hot water showers have panoramic windows. Common spaces include covered verandas, spacious living room, sun deck and Jacuzzi, with a full top deck with 360 degree views. Contact: For complete travel information including recommended flights, payment, etc., Lorraine Kaminsky Martins in Rio de Janeiro at: PH:Fax: (55-21) 2257-1510; e-mail: lorraine13@terra.com.br. Visit Dulce's website at www.geocities.com/dulcenascimento June 3-5, 2009 The Power of Painting with Colored Pencils The Creative Arts Center of Chatham, Chatham, MA Instructor: Libby Kyer Fee: $350 Join us in this charming fishing port on the elbow of Cape Cod. Libby's class explores innovative ways of using colored pencils for artworks in realism. Begin with a an intensive study of composition for visual impact, then learn to get the most out of colored pencil with dry, physical and liquid enhancements, developing a full, rich palette, and managing tiny detail in blazing color. Those that have studied with Libby previously will not want to miss this opportunity. New students will be happy they joined us! Contact: Sally Lamson, Director, CAC at cacchatham@verizon.net. July 20-August 2, 2009 Eco-tour with Snorkeling in the Amazon Amazon River, Brazil Guide: Gilberto Castro Fee: US$2,900 per person in a double cabin. Includes transfers in Manaus to and from the airport, all meals aboard, mineral water, excursions in the canoe, and walks in the forest. Not included: alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, personal and baggage insurance, laundry, tips, snorkeling equipment, airline tickets and hotels. A valid passport will be required, as well as a visa. Drift snorkel in the clear waters of a beautiful stream covered in underwater vegetation, true underwater gardens. This is a very special trip going more than 200 miles up the "Rio Negro" river to a clear water stream ideal for snorkeling, On our way there we will take several canoe rides through the rivers and flooded forest areas, swim in the tea colored waters of several rivers, take walks through the jungle, visit natives in their huts and small villages, and the village of Novo Airao where you can swim with the pink dolphins and visit the arts and crafts school. This tour is limited to 18 passengers. Air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms and hot water showers have panoramic windows. Common spaces include covered verandas, spacious living room, sun deck and Jacuzzi, with a full top deck with 360 degree views.
Contact: For further information about the trip, payment, flight numbers, etc., please contact: Gilberto Castro in Manaus, Brazil. PH: (55-92) 9148-5957, e-mail amazon@click21.com.br, or Lorraine Kaminsky Martins in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil PH: (55-21) 2257-1510; e-mail: lorraine13@terra.com.br
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