On May 19th to the 20th, artist Patricia Jorgensen will be at Kensington Lodge gardens, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, to lead a weekend of flower painting in water colours. The cost of the course is £120 and this includes lunch and refreshments. The course is open to beginners and more experienced artists. There will be similar courses over weekends in June and August. Those interested in booking a place can contact either Patricia Jorgensen at (01) 661 1094 or the owner of Kensington Gardens, Eve Kennedy at (01) 280 3577. Staying with things outdoors, the programme of events for 2001 from the Organic Centre in Co Leitrim is now available. To obtain a programme telephone (072) 54338 or check out the centre's informative website at www.theorganiccentre.ie