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6 July 2025, Birds in Pen and Ink with Jessica Riese

6 July 2025, Birds in Pen and Ink with Jessica Riese

$150.00 - $150.00
$150.00
$150.00 - $150.00
$150.00

Develop your confidence with observational drawing and vibrant coloured inks to create your own bird illustrations with this studio course!

About the course:

Beautiful birds are all around us and make a fantastic subject for developing your creative art skills. Over these three weeks, we will develop your confidence in sketching, pen and coloured inks. This course is suitable for beginners, or if you are simply interested in having fun and being more expressive in your art.

This course will begin with sketching and composition skills – we will learn about the different species of birds, their adaptions and environments, and how we can capture this on the page. The second week will focus on colour – the theory, practice and unique qualities of acrylic inks. In our final week we will produce a beautiful final work, based off studies and learnings from the previous weeks.

Dates: 6 July 2025

Days: Sunday 9.30am-3.30pm

Location: NatureArt Lab Studio, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Cres, Griffith, ACT.

(Students are requested to bring their own drinks/snacks.)

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn about the different bird shapes and their adaptions
  • Grow confidence in sketching with graphite and ink pen
  • Learn how to use different values to create clear compositions
  • Build understanding of colour theory with colour

Materials:  A materials list will be available after booking

Experience/pre-requisite:  This course is suitable for beginners with no experience aged 16+.

About your tutor: 

Jessica is a bird-enthusiast and science communicator who has been drawing for as long as she can remember. She loves experimenting with new media, painting with bright colours and using expressive lines.

Jessica has had four years of experience as a graphic designer and freelance artist, while completing her undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. Jessica has worked in an extensive range of mediums, including – but not limited to – watercolour, inks, coloured pencil, chalk pastels and oil paints. She also has a passion for nature and the great outdoors, and is constantly inspired by the world around her. 


Images: Ink and pen, Jessica Riese


Discount Policy: Students may be eligible for Seniors Discount and/or Member Discounts on checkout.  If you are unsure about eligibility or how to claim this discount, please email info@natureartlab.com.au.

COVID-19 Policy: NatureArt Lab participants attending studio courses, workshops and nature tours are required to comply with current COVID-19 state policies.  Please check current policies for your state location.

Class Refund Policy:  Any changes or cancellations made by NatureArt Lab for any reason are 100% refunded or credited (for use on another course).  Any cancellations made by the purchaser are refunded (or held in credit) for the total amount LESS a $60 administrative processing fee.  Special consideration for waiving the $60 fee for compassionate/ extraordinary circumstances can be granted by NatureArt Lab by writing to info@natureartlab.com.au.

Nature Tour Refund Policy: Details for refunds on nature tours will be available separately.