An Introduction to Botanical Art - an introductory workshop.
These intensive courses, designed for those embarking on their botanical art journey, introduce students to the basics of botanical art. This includes some history of botanical art, basic botany to use in your rendering of plants and flowers and the materials you may use for botanical art. You will also learn about various colour theories and techniques and the creation of a finished realistic watercolour rendition of your subject.
All introductory workshops are conducted by one of our tutors, all of whom are outstanding and renowned artists in the field of botanical art and also experienced teachers.
2025 Introduction to Botanical Art Workshops date
The Friends have one Introduction to Botanical Art Workshop before Term 3 2025 starts.
Alternatively, if the dates above are not suitable for you but you would like to be notified of future workshops, please register your interest via email botanicart@frbgmelb.org.au. We will then contact you when registrations are open.
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Jessie Ford - Face to Face (four day workshop)
- 10am – 4pm over four days
Thursday 2, Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2025

Amanda Ahmed - Face to Face (4 day workshop)
- 10am – 4pm over four days
Monday 20, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 January 2025
