Canberra Courses and Workshops
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.
Nature-Inspired printmaking – an Introduction to Linocut and Drypoint with Dr Fenja T Ringl
Learn printmaking as a medium for art inspired by our beautiful local flora, fauna and ecosystems. Explore and capture the fascinating textures and...
View full detailsBeetles in Pen and Ink with Jessica Riese
Develop your confidence with observational drawing and vibrant coloured inks to create your own beetle illustrations with this studio workshop! Abo...
View full detailsSpecial Promotion: Creative moments – botanical designs with Alison Oberg (NEW!)
To celebrate the launch of our new Teens Program, Receive a total of $40 off when two places are booked together in Alison Oberg's botanical design...
View full detailsNature in Bloom - colour and realism 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 detailsEarth Impressions: Monoprints of the Australian Bush
Do you love Australian nuts, seeds, leaves and flowers?What if you could create beautiful, naturalistic artworks—no drawing skills required? In thi...
View full detailsSpecial Promotion: Moths in Scratchboard Technique with Dr Anna Votsekovich (NEW!)
Special promotion: Book two or more of Anna's classes or bring a friend, and get $30 per person off the cost of each course – Use code ANNA2026 at...
View full detailsSpecial Promotion: Wattles in Watercolour with Dr Anna Voytsekovich (NEW!)
Special promotion: Book two or more of Anna's classes or bring a friend, and get $30 per person off the cost of each course – Use code ANNA2026 at...
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...
View full detailsBotanicals in Collage and Gouache with Lesley Wallington
Create a beautiful collage painting with paper and gouache for impressive results with award-winning artist Lesley Wallington! Dates: 10 – 11 Octo...
View full detailsPatterns in Nature with Lesley Wallington — SPIRALS (NEW!)
About the workshop: Spirals are a fundamental geometric structure found in living things and a natural phenomena throughout the world and universe....
View full detailsSpecial Promotion: Buzzing Cicadas in Watercolour with Dr Anna Voytsekhovich
Special promotion: Book two or more of Anna's classes or bring a friend, and get $30 per person off the cost of each course – Use code ANNA2026 at...
View full detailsSpecial Promotion: Drawing and painting Arachnids for absolute beginners with Dr Anna Voytsekovich (NEW!)
Special promotion: Book two or more of Anna's classes or bring a friend, and get $30 per person off the cost of each course – Use code ANNA2026 at...
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