Canberra Courses 4 - 6 Weeks
NatureArt Lab offers high quality short art courses and workshops in Canberra, Brisbane and other locations.
We take our curriculum content seriously, and offer our own foundation drawing and watercolour courses. We also offer classes in almost any medium from colour pencil, scratchboard, acrylics through to scientific illustration of birds, orchids, sea creatures and much more.
Participants have the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and immerse themselves in art inspired by nature. Select a series of courses to suit your interests, and consider developing your foundation skills through a better understanding of colour theory, drawing skills or use of water-based mediums such as watercolour or gouache.
Our team of experienced tutors will support your creative learning journey with expert instruction and guidance in a fully equipped art-science space.
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View full detailsIntroduction to Chinese Brush Painting with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao
Learn the foundational techniques of Chinese brush painting, focusing on the expressive freehand style to capture the spiritual essence of nature-i...
View full detailsDrawing One: Foundations (Evenings) - with Dr Taylor Singh
Drawing is a foundation skill for almost all-natural history art, from a quick field sketch to the most detailed illustration. About the course: Th...
View full detailsDrawing One Foundation Studies, with Renee Prescott
Drawing is a foundation skill for almost all-natural history art, from a quick field sketch to the most detailed illustration. Dates: 23 April – ...
View full detailsIntroduction to Colour Pencil - with Renee Prescott
Learn all about colour pencil as a medium for nature-inspired art! Dates: 4 – 25 February Days/Times: Wednesdays 9:30am - 12.30pm Location: Nat...
View full detailsWatercolour Two (Intensive) with Lesley Wallington
If you have completed our Watercolour One course, you're ready for the next exciting step...... Dates: 7 & 14 February 2026Times: Saturdays, 9....
View full detailsWatercolour Two (Evenings) with Karen Holloway
If you have completed our Watercolour One course, you're ready for the next exciting step...... Dates/Days: 10 – 31 March 2026 Times: Tuesdays 6....
View full detailsWatercolour Three with Lesley Wallington
Continue your journey in painting with watercolour with this four-week course designed to develop your skills and confidence with leading watercolo...
View full detailsDrawing Two (Evenings) with Taylor Singh
Drawing One opened our eyes to the art of observation. Drawing Two takes you further into the joys of discovery with nature drawing! This course bu...
View full detailsDrawing Two - The Joy Of Discovery - with Renee Prescott
Drawing One opened our eyes to the art of observation, Drawing Two takes you further into the joys of discovery with nature drawing! This course bu...
View full details2026 Natural History Art Calendar on Promotion
Take a step closer to the natural world with our 2026 Natural History Art Calendar promotion: Complimentary 2026 Natural History Art Calendar Wh...
View full detailsIntroduction to Australian Landscape in Acrylics with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao (NEW!)
Interested in creating your own landscape paintings using acrylics? This course is an accessible introduction to the medium, focusing on foundation...
View full detailsPendant Making in Silver – Ceilidh Dalton & Amber Ecclestone (NEW!)
Learn about the ancient art of lost wax casting and the skills and processesneeded to make your own handmade designs and get them cast into metalje...
View full detailsIntroduction to Leather-working — Art diary Cover with Ceilidh Dalton and Amber Ecclestone (mother & daughter duo)
In this fun introductory course with Amber Eccleston and Ceilidh Dalton, You'll learn basic leatherwork techniques and make your own art diary cove...
View full detailsEnvironmental Studio – Ring Making with Mother & Daughter Duo with Ceilidh Dalton & Amber Ecclestone (NEW!)
In this fun introductory course with Amber Eccleston and Ceilidh Dalton, You'll learn basic wax imprinting techniques to design your own silver rin...
View full detailsIntroduction to Chinese Landscape Painting with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao (NEW!)
Interested in creating your own Chinese Landscape painting? Learn the foundational techniques of Chinese brush painting, focusing on the expressive...
View full detailsWatercolour Four, with Lesley Wallington
After completing Watercolour Three, Watercolour Four is the next step towardsartistic independence.About the course:Watercolour Four is designed to...
View full detailsAustralian Native Flora in Chinese Ink with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao (NEW!)
Discover the sculptural elegance of the Australian Flora through the ancient lens of Chinese painting. Dates: 22 May – 12 June, 2026Times: Fridays...
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