Creative moments – botanical designs with Alison Oberg (NEW!)
Expand your creativity with a deep dive into botanical designs with Alison Oberg. You will create beautiful botanical designs in your unique style using simple art materials.
- Dates: 4 July 2026
- Day/Time: Saturday, 9.30am – 12.30pm
- Location: NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT
For Teens (12-16years) only:
- Dates: 4 July 2026
- Day/Time: Saturday, 1.30am – 4.30pm
- Location: NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT
Course Description:
If you love creating nature inspired art and want to get back into your art or try some new, this course will provide a you with the opportunity to work with a few key art materials to refresh and expand your interpretation of botanical elements. During this workshop, Alison will show you how to create beautiful botanical designs inspired by Australia native flowers, leaves and seed pods. Creative moments like these are a key part of Alison’s creative practice.
Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of materials and equipment used with mixed media art, such as collage, paint pens and fine liners.
- Exploration of mark making using different materials and different techniques to create unique patterns and depth in the work.
- Knowledge of art principles such as contrast, design, colour.
- Observation skills of shapes and patterns in a variety of Banksia flowers and leaves, from photos and dried specimens.
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The ability to confidently create from a blank page, trust in your creative choices, and confidently resolve creative challenges using readily available art materials.
Level of experience
It is suitable for people from beginners to advanced. This course is designed to spark your curiosity about observing patterns and shapes of ing Australian native plants.
Materials: All materials will be provided and are included in the cost of the course.
About the tutor:
Alison Oberg 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 that is accessible to everyone.
See Alison's amazing work at: @obergalison
NatureArt Lab Awards
2022, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and National Finalist Award
2024, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Building Communities, ACT; and National Finalist Award
2025, Telstra Best of Business Award Finalist for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and Finalist for Accelerating Women, ACT
2025, Awards Australia Semi-Finalist for Connecting Communities, NSW and ACT; and Semi-Finalist for Small Business Award NSW and ACT.
Images by Alison Oberg
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.
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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.
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