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.
Sundays 21 and 28 September 2025 10am to 1pm
Botanical Art Techniques with Catalina Leichner
This two-day, face-to-face workshop is tailored for beginners and intermediate participants interested in botanical illustration using watercolour, gouache, and detailed pencil techniques. Led by Catalina Leichner, an experienced artist and art conservator, the course offers a supportive environment to develop foundational skills in botanical art.
Techniques covered: watercolour, gouache and pencil.
Members: $275.00
Non-members: $350.00
Saturday 27 September, 10am - 2pm
Introduction to Copperplate Calligraphy with Maria Montes
This four-hour class course has been designed to offer total beginners and intermediate students a very solid foundation of Copperplate calligraphy with ongoing support in your copperplate calligraphy learning journey. This calligraphy style works really well with botanical illustration!
Level: Beginner
Supplied in the workshop: Pencils, Oblique pen holders + nib + ink, Personalised feedback, Example of applied works, Guidebook
