Specialist botanical art and natural history workshops are offered during the term breaks.
These workshops, designed to extend artists skills, typically focus on one key element of botanical art or introduce new mediums or techniques to participants.
Our specialist workshops are presented by leading Australian artists, including our own tutors, as well as other renowned local and international artists.
Introduction to Botanical Drawing in Coloured Pencil
Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 January 2026 10am to 4pm
This two-day workshop offers an introduction to coloured pencil as a medium, with a focus on techniques unique to coloured pencil and how to apply them effectively to botanical subjects. The workshop is designed for participants with little or no prior experience in coloured pencil and is presented in a supportive and engaging environment.
Members: $265.00
Non-members: $345.00
Silverpoint workshop - Reviving an ancient technique for modern botanical art
Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February 2026 10am to 3pm
Join artist Caterina Leone for a two-day silverpoint workshop set within the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne during the height of summer. Surrounded by living specimens, you’ll explore how metal, surface, and pressure interact to create luminous, permanent marks. Caterina will guide you through preparing your own surfaces, observing botanical forms up close, and building delicate tonal shifts as silver slowly oxidises. Through guided exercises, demonstrations, and personalised feedback, you’ll develop a refined, deliberate drawing practice and complete your own botanical artwork. You’ll also take home your silver stylus so you can continue developing your technique. No prior experience needed—just curiosity and a love of plants.
Members: $355.00
Non-members: $435.00
