A BOTANICAL art group is starting up at Kingston Maurward College near Dorchester.

The day workshops, led by an experienced professional tutor, begin on the first Monday of the month starting in February.

They focus on aspects of some of the perennial trouble spots with botanical drawing and help to clarify the way forward. People will be reminded of the relevant pointers as they need them in the progress of their painting.

The college also has plenty of inspiration, books, access to all the support of the horticultural department, and microscopes for people to study their botanical subject matter in the tiniest detail.

For more information or to book, call 01305 215025 or look up art courses at kmc.ac.uk.