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BASS Sharing Session by Dun Jia
Date: Sun 17th May 2026, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
BASS members only!
Dun Jia, our BASS member, conducts a special sharing session on how she creates Botanical Art on toned paper.
• Explain the differences between toned paper and white paper
• Showcase inspiring works by master artists
• Explore suitable materials, including toned paper, watercolours, and coloured pencils
• Highlight the importance of preparing colour swatches
• Present a step-by-step flower demonstration supported by a pre-recorded video
• Demonstrate techniques using white coloured pencils to create highlights and enhance depth on toned paper
In addition, she will share personal experiences and insights from her artistic journey.
BASS Sharing Session by Kelly Bassett
Date: Sun 25th April 2026, 2.30pm - 4.30pm
BASS members only!
Kelly Bassett, our BASS Member, is a graduate of the RBGE Diploma Programme in Botanical Illustration. She is active in the Society and will be sharing her watercolour wet on wet techniques with members in a cosy setting at Krafers' Paradise Scape outlet.
Botanical Art on Toned Paper
Shared by Dun Jia
Date: Sat 21st Mar 2026, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
BASS members only!
Dun Jia, our BASS member, conducts a special sharing session on how she creates Botanical Art on toned paper.
• Explain the differences between toned paper and white paper
• Showcase inspiring works by master artists
• Explore suitable materials, including toned paper, watercolours, and coloured pencils
• Highlight the importance of preparing colour swatches
• Present a step-by-step flower demonstration supported by a pre-recorded video
• Demonstrate techniques using white coloured pencils to create highlights and enhance depth on toned paper
In addition, she will share personal experiences and insights from her artistic journey.
Frame Artworks Sharing
Shared by Dr Michele Rodda
Date: Sat 10 Jan, 2-4pm
BASS members only!
Dr. Michele Rodda demonstrates how to frame artworks.
Forest Therapy with Nature Sketching
Led by Tan Hwee Hoon
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Date: Sat 15 Nov 2025 , 8 - 10am
BASS members only!
This Forest Therapy session offers a respite from the pressure of perfection. It's your chance to slow down, observe nature mindfully and sketch in a no-pressure environment, making it ideal for beginners.
Botanical Themed Stamps Talk
A Sharing Session by Nam Siang
Zoom Session
Date: Sun 19 Oct 2025 , 2 - 3pm
BASS members only!
Nam Siang shares his creative process of transforming botanical subjects into postage stamps and postal stationery. Learn about the research, illustrations, compositions and other important considerations that go into the making of a postage stamp.
Members can review the Zoom recording by logging in and visiting the video page.
Meet the Botanical Sketchbooker
A Sharing Session by Dianne Sutherland
Date: Sat, 17 May 2025
Time: 10am-12pm
Venue: Level 2, Function Room, Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Level: All
BASS members only!
Botanical Artist, Dianne Sutherland will showcase and discuss several of her sketchbooks during this session. She will offer insights into the materials used for creating handmade books, recommend the best ready-made options, and demonstrate her tools and techniques.
Additionally, she will share valuable tips on documenting plants, including composition strategies, key elements to include, and techniques for making the most of live plant material, including the use of photography and when to use it. If you've ever found it challenging to maintain a sketchbook or don't know where to start, Dianne aims to inspire you.
Through her love of nature and practical guidance, she will help you build confidence in documenting the world around you and keep your creative momentum going.
Guided Tour: The Herbarium at Singapore Botanic Gardens
For BASS members only!
Date: Sun, 23 February, 2025
Time: 2:30-3:30 PM
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569
*Limited to 20 BASS Members only
Join a guided tour led by Dr. Michele Rodda who will show you around this reputed collection of more than 800,000 specimens from the Malesian region (Peninsular Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines and New Guinea) and adjacent areas (East Asia, mainland SE Asia, the Southwest Pacific).
Register your name to participate in this activity now.
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Places are limited!
Role of Botanical Illustration in the 21st Century
Presentation by Masumi Yamanaka
For BASS members only!
Date: 26 January 2025
Time: 2:30-4:00 PM
Venue: Ridley Hall, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Renowned Japanese botanical artist, Masumi Yamanaka is a resident artist at Kew Gardens, UK and a long time illustrator for Curtis's Botanical Magazine.
In 2011, she was awarded a Gold Medal at the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Botanical Art Show for a series of paintings depicting a year in the life of an Indian horse chestnut tree.
In 2015, she held a solo exhibition "Kew's Heritage Trees" at Sherwood Gallery with 40 paintings depicting historic trees (heritage trees) in Kew Gardens. At the same time, it was well received along with the exhibition catalogue "Treasured Trees" published by Kew Gardens.
She has held numerous solo exhibitions in UKand Japan over the years.
Since 2019, she has been a member of the judging panel of the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Botanical Art Show.
In addition to producing paintings, she is involved in many exchanges between Japan and the UK, such as planning exhibitions, editing publications, and giving lectures as Kew's "Japanese Coordinator".
In 2021, She was awarded the Foreign Minister’s Commendation from Japan.
Since 2022, she spends half of the year at the Tokyo University’s Botanical Garden.
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