Beginner's Workshops and Classes in Botanic Art

  • Learn how to paint flowers and plants, known as Botanic Art or Botanical Illustration  
  • These intensive courses are an introduction to botanical art via pencil and watercolour
  • Students will begin to develop skills in outline drawing, foreshortening, tonal work and rendering of surfaces, basic colour work and paint application
  • The cost of the course includes equipment to be used during the workshop - drawing materials, paint, watercolour paper and brushes; and morning and afternoon tea
  • We strongly recommend that students who are new to botanical illustration complete a Beginners’ Workshop prior to entering Term Classes
  • Members of the Friends enjoy special reduced rates for all classes and workshops, so Join the Friends now to become a Member
How to Book:  Book online for Beginner Workshops.
Please read Terms and Conditions (download below)

Beginners’ Workshops:

 

Winter Beginners' Workshop with Mali Moir
When: Tuesday 25 - Friday 28 June
10 am to 4 pm
Cost: Friends: $425. Non-members: $493

 

Ongoing Beginners' Workshop with Dianne Emery

When: Monday 8 July - Thursday 11 July
10 am to 4 pm
Cost: Friends: $425. Non-members: $493

Bookings Essential - Online 
Bookings/Enquiries: The Friends' office (03) 9650 6398

or download enrolment form below


              
Helen Burrows - tutor                                           Mali Moir - tutor                                                    Dianne Emery - tutor

Terms and Conditions
(Adobe PDF File)

Beginners' Botanic Art Pack for Members






The Friends have negotiated a discounted Art Pack for Botanic Art Beginners (Members) with Eckersley's Art Supplies. Available for purchase on line at Eckersley's
Pack includes a range of paper pads(3), pencils(4), ruler, erasers(2), sharpener, brushes(4) and paints(6) at the discounted price of $157.75 inc. GST. Ask your tutor to show you a Sample pack.