6 Sept - 13 Sept 2008	"Florum" Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3DH An exhibition of floral, botanical and landscape paintings.
11 Sept 2008	"Gardening for Butterflies" "Sussex Country Gardener", Mark Cross, Crowborough, East Sussex. TN6 3PJ Valerie will be giving a talk at 2.30pm.
23 May - 26 May 2008	"The Art of Flower Painting" Juniper Hall Field Centre, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6DA A residential studio-based course to practice water-colour painting, which will pay close attention to tonal values, colour, texture, and form in flowers and fruit, with the aim of producing a detailed and life-like image. There will be a new approach to preparatory drawing, designed to increase confidence and improve composition.
18 April - 27 April 2008	The Society of Botanical Artists. Central Hall, Westminster, London SW1. http://www.soc-botanical-artists.org Columbine February
21 February 2008	Lunchtime Conversations - Gorillas to Butterflies Shelley's Hotel, Lewes, East Sussex. 01273 472361. Advance booking required. A light but informative talk. Some of the subjects covered will be Natural History, Botanical and Miniature painting, landscapes, portraits, book illustration and butterfly gardening. If anyone wants any tips, or has questions about water-colour painting or drawing I will be happy to answer them. 'Lunchtime Conversations' are designed for all; it is for those who believe that learning and conversing transcends any other scenario. Lunch comprises two courses, with a vegetarian option provided, a glass of wine or juice, and coffee costs just £16. We assemble at 12:45.
4 October - 5 October 2007	Two - day Flower Painting Course. Pashley Manor, Ticehurst, E. Sussex.
1 April - 30 September 2007	The Magic of Ashdown Forest. Ashdown Forest Centre, Wych Cross, Forest Row, Sussex.
8 September - 15 September 2007	"Florum" Exhibition of flower, botanical and landscape paintings by 60 artists. Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourn Vale Road, Sevenoaks. Kent.