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
Not sure where to begin with creating your own nature-inspired art using traditional Chinese techniques?Learn the foundational techniques of Chines...
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:Thi...
View full detailsDrawing One Foundation Studies with Renee Prescott
Updated course structure – 5 week course Drawing is a foundation skill for almost all-natural history art, from a quick field sketch to the most de...
View full detailsIntroduction to Coloured Pencil with Renee Prescott
Learn all about coloured pencil as a medium for nature-inspired art! Dates: 14 October – 11 November 2026 Days/Times: Wednesdays, 9.30am – 12pm...
View full detailsWatercolour One (Daytime) with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao
Learn the fundamentals of painting with watercolour with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao About the course: This course provides a comprehensive introduction ...
View full detailsContinuing Soft Pastel – Paint the Places You Love with Caroline Reid
What if you could paint the places you love?What if you could rediscover the wonder and awe of our local Ngunnawal country — to capture the Austral...
View full detailsWatercolour Two (Daytime) with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao
If you have completed our Watercolour One course, you're ready for the next exciting step...... Dates: 10 November – 1 December 2026Times: Tuesday...
View full detailsNature in Bloom - colour and realism in acrylics with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao (NEW!)
Explore the beauty and complexity of Australian native flora while developing the fine brushwork, layering and colour skills needed to create a hig...
View full detailsWatercolour One (Evenings) with Esther Shelley
Learn the fundamentals of painting with watercolour with experienced artist Esther Shelley. About the course: This course provides a comprehensive...
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