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 Foundation Studies, with Renee Prescott
Drawing is a foundation skill for almost all-natural history art, from a quick field sketch to the most detailed illustration. Dates: 23 July - 13...
View full detailsIntroduction to Colour Pencil - with Renee Prescott
Learn all about colour pencil as a medium for nature-inspired art! Dates: 22 July – 12 August 2026Days/Times: Wednesdays 9:30am - 12.00pmLocation...
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 detailsWatercolour One (Evenings) with Karen Holloway
Learn the fundamentals of painting with watercolour with experienced Canberra artist Karen Holloway. About the course: This course provides a co...
View full detailsWatercolour Three with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao
Continue your journey in painting with watercolour with this four-week course designed to develop your skills and confidence with leading watercolo...
View full detailsDrawing Two (Evenings) with Dr Taylor Singh
Drawing One opened our eyes to the art of observation. Drawing Two takes you further into the joys of discovery with nature drawing! This course bu...
View full detailsDrawing Two - The Joy Of Discovery - with Renee Prescott
Drawing One opened our eyes to the art of observation, Drawing Two takes you further into the joys of discovery with nature drawing! This course bu...
View full detailsBasic Soft Pastel Techniques and Materials with Caroline Reid
This course is an introduction to painting in the medium of soft pastels – oil paints without the oils. Learn all about the surfaces, techniques, m...
View full details2026 Natural History Art Calendar on Promotion
Take a step closer to the natural world with our 2026 Natural History Art Calendar promotion: This limited edition calendar features stunning orig...
View full detailsIntroduction to Australian Landscape in Acrylics with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao
Interested in creating your own landscape paintings using acrylics? This course is an accessible introduction to the medium, focusing on foundation...
View full detailsAbsolute Beginners Leather-working (wrist band or bookmark) with Amber Ecclestone
In this fun introductory course with Amber Ecclestone, You'll learn basic leatherwork techniques and make your own nature-inspired hairlip or pin. ...
View full detailsAustralian Native Flora in Chinese Ink with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao (NEW!)
Discover the sculptural elegance of the Australian Flora through the ancient lens of Chinese painting. Dates: 22 May – 12 June, 2026Times: Fridays...
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 detailsAbsolute Beginners Leather-working (hair clip or pin) with Amber Ecclestone
In this fun introductory course with Amber Eccleston, You'll learn basic leatherwork techniques and make your own nature-inspired hairlip or pin. ...
View full detailsAbsolute beginner wax sculpting for lost wax casting with Ceilidh Dalton
Lost wax casting has been around for more than 6 thousand years and is whatbrought humans out of the stone age. In this absolute beginner class you...
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 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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