{"title":"Absolute Beginner Classes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"introduction-to-mixed-media-with-alison-oberg-new","title":"Absolute Beginners Mixed Media with Alison Oberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the amazing shapes, colours and patterns of Banksias through this mixed introductory media class with Canberra based artist, Alison Oberg. Alison loves observing nature, and using mixed media to build an image that expresses her creatively and enthusiasm for natural beauty. She is an enthusiastic teacher who loves to share her knowledge with her students so they can create more art!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 August 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay\/Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eSaturday, 9.30 – 12.30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourse Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class we use collage, paint pens and fine liners to develop a piece of art that represents your interpretation of Banksias. Alison will guide the class through a process to explore what you love and build that into your art piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is for you if you want to have fun and re-energise your creatively in a supportive environment. Alison will use Banksias to demonstrate her creative process to the class. Returning students are welcome adapt the instructions to make a piece of art inspired by their favourite native flower or plant if they prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the class, you will have explored various mark making techniques, learned how to deconstruct the complex patterns of Banksias to inspire your art, and have made your own A4 collage based on your own interpretation of Banksias (or other native plant).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Alison’s intermediate mixed media class will cover fabric collage and hand stitching, and pattern with paint pens and watercolour.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKnowledge of materials and equipment used with mixed media art, such as collage, paint pens and fine liners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eExploration of mark making using different materials and different techniques to create unique patterns and depth in the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKnowledge of art principles such as contrast, design, colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eObservation skills of shapes and patterns in a variety of Banksia flowers and leaves, from photos and dried specimens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe ability to confidently create from a blank page, trust in your creative choices, and confidently resolve creative challenges using readily available art materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevel of experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for all students, from beginners through to people with an established art practise, as long as you can use scissors and have a sense of wonder about what you can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003eAll materials will be provided and are included in the cost of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the tutor:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlison Oberg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Canberra artist with a love of nature who has a long-established interest in art and creativity. She has a passion for mixed media nature-inspired art and loves teaching art practices that are accessible to everyone. Working in a sketchbook has become an important part of her creative process as a mixed media artist. See Alison's amazing work at: @obergalison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatureArt Lab Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and National Finalist Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Building Communities, ACT; and National Finalist Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2025, Telstra Best of Business Award Finalist for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and Finalist for Accelerating Women, ACT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2025, Awards Australia Semi-Finalist for Connecting Communities, NSW and ACT; and Semi-Finalist for Small Business Award NSW and ACT. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages by Alison Oberg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; roboto\u0026amp;quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 11px 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; roboto\u0026amp;quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 11px 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NatureArt Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42788479565887,"sku":null,"price":122.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/IMG_8092.jpg?v=1770360275"}],"url":"https:\/\/natureartlab.com.au\/collections\/absolute-beginner-classes.oembed","provider":"NatureArt Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}