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Open nature journal page with plant specimens (bark and eucalyptus leaves) and nature-themed illustrations on a wooden surface Open nature journal page with plant specimens (bark and eucalyptus leaves) and nature-themed illustrations on a wooden surface

Connect with nature!

Experience the world around you through the eyes of an artist or a photographer! Try a new skill, learn to draw or paint, be curious and discover the world around you through our art science and photography education programs! Join one of our specialised nature tours!
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Canberra Art Classes

Join our community! Try one of our unique art classes for beginners and advanced students. Get to know more about nature and do something special for yourself!
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Join a nature tour!

Experience something special. Connect with nature through art and science at locations in Australia and around the world.
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Become a member!

Join our membership programs - meet new people who share your love of nature. Receive member discounts and get involved in social art sessions, field sketching and more!
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Welcome to NatureArt Lab

Experience the difference that nature can make! Be curious, learn and relax. Be part of our community of like-minded people. Expand your creativity and discover your full potential through our award-winning art school.

Our art classes are located in Canberra at M16 Artspace and Brisbane at the Queensland Museum plus online - and we have programs that can take you anywhere with our Australian and international immersive art nature tours. We believe that when people engage nature through art, it fosters a deep connection of custodianship to country and care for nature.

What Do We Do?

NatureArt Lab unites communities through art inspired by nature. We provide short art courses and workshops. Our classes are currently offered at studio locations in Canberra and in other locations around Australia.

We offer immersive nature tours in Australia and around the world!

  • Nature photography
  • Art workshops
  • Community programs
  • Nature journalling
  • Bird watching
  • Nature walks
  • Nature tours
  • And more!

NatureArt Lab allows participants to learn new skills, meet new people, and immerse themselves in nature-inspired art. While on a nature tour, you can develop your art and photography skills and learn more about the environment with our expert team.

To learn more about our courses and connect with nature, don’t hesitate to reach out to us by filling out our contact form. Unleash your creativity with NatureArt Lab!

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NATUREART LAB MEMBERSHIP

$40.00 - $120.00
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Our annual membership program is now open for anyone interested in accessing further benefits offered by NatureArt Lab.  Exclusive benefits: Pri...

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NatureArt Lab Gift Card

$50.00 - $395.00
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Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a NatureArt Lab gift card. Gift cards are delivered by ...

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2026 Natural History Art Calendar on Promotion

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Take a step closer to the natural world with our 2026 Natural History Art Calendar  promotion: This limited edition calendar features stunning orig...

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Australian Bird Series: Magpie in Watercolour, with Lesley Wallington

$195.00 - $195.00
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Learn how to paint a magpie with experienced artist and tutor Lesley Wallington! Date: 12 or 13 September 2026 Days/Times: Saturday or Sunday 9.30...

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Explore the NatureArt Lab Shop
Explore the NatureArt Lab Shop

Foundation Art Studies

Watercolour

Learn new skills and techniques to for your 'toolbox' for use with your watercolour, colour pencil, and drawing art practice.

Drawing

Let us take you further into the joys of discovery with nature drawing! We have a class for whatever your current skill level is.

Nature Journaling

Nature journaling provides an avenue for learning to see and understand nature, as well as for recording personal memories of nature experiences.

Nature Tours

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Nature Tours

NatureArt Lab's specialised art and photography tours expand your horizons and provide opportunities for you to immerse yourself in nature, and learn about the diversity of flora and fauna in our environment.

Slow down, look at nature. Find your inspiration in the natural world.

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Our team acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, and pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.