Classes and Workshops

Botanical Art Classes
Botanical art classes and worskops run throughout the Sunshine Coast region with trained teachers and tutors in botanical illustration. Classes run for three terms a year, with specialised workshops being held  frequently by local and interstate artists.

Beginners and Intermediate Workshops
Date: (Term Two) Begins 25 June, 2007 (8 week semester)
Venue: Sunshine Coast Art Group, Elizabeth Daniels Park, Mooloolaba Road, Buderim, Queensland
Time: Monday 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Price: $280.00
Bookings: info@botanicalartsociety.com
Telephone: (07) 5453 7140
(Full Course Guide included for beginners)

Description: This course introduces the art of botanical illustration using graphite pencils and watercolour colour. Students will develop their observational skills to accurately depict botanical detail. Plant forms will be produced in pencil before basic water colour techniques are introduced in order to understand the use of directional light. Plant specimens will be discussed with emphasis on features that should be illustrated for scientific identification.  Students are be encouraged to keep a working journal and make notes to accompany their artwork.

1 Day Workshop
Date: JULY TBA
Venue: Sunshine Coast Art Group, Elizabeth Daniels Park, Mooloolaba Road, Buderim
Bookings: info@botanicalartsociety.com
Telephone: (07) 5453 7140

Description: This course introduces the art of botanical illustration using graphite/pencil, pen & ink. Students will develop their observational skills to accurately depict botanical detail. Plant forms will be produced in pencil before pen & ink techniques are introduced in order to understand techniques for using line and shade whilst achieving tonal values. Plant specimens will be discussed with emphasis on features that should be illustrated for scientific identification.  Students are be encouraged to keep a working journal and make notes to accompany their artwork. For an outline click on pdf link.