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Drawing on her extensive international arts education—including a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York and a Master of Arts in Art History and Curatorial Studies from the ANU—Fiona brings a profound depth of both theoretical and practical knowledge to her practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply influenced by Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, Fiona believes that attentive observation of nature is both a creative and therapeutic act. Her artworks, which frequently highlight the quiet strength of flora and fauna, aim to transmit positive, grounding energy while inspiring mindfulness in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a teacher with years of experience guiding students of all ages across a diverse range of mediums, Fiona combines deep artistic theory with straightforward, practical instruction. In her watercolor classes, she expertly breaks down fluid dynamics and sophisticated color theory—such as utilizing a \"limited palette\" to create luminous, breathable shadows without relying on harsh black pigments. An enthusiastic advocate for using art to connect with the environment, Fiona possesses the unique ability to inspire and direct a class while encouraging the individual style, curiosity, and creative expression of each student.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to our Community - where nature and art are important!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSign up for our newsletter to find out what's coming up! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natureartlab.com.au\/\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eNature-inspired Tours and Art Classes | Short Art Courses in Canberra — NatureArt Lab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJoin our membership program for discounts on courses and other benefits! Details at: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natureartlab.com.au\/collections\/membership\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMembership Benefits and Discounts — NatureArt Lab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShare our news and programs with family and friends :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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","brand":"NatureArt Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41761959641151,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/87808.jpg?v=1783158543"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-pastels-new-with-caroline-reid","title":"Basic Soft Pastel Techniques and Materials with Caroline Reid","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis course is an introduction to painting in the medium of \u003cb\u003esoft pastels\u003c\/b\u003e – oil paints without the oils. Learn all about the surfaces, techniques, mark-making methods and the many types of luscious pastels to begin your journey making nature-inspired artworks with soft pastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 – 28 July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay\/Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuesdays 1.30 – 4.00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eIf this course books out, please contact us if you would like to be added to a wait list for this or future classes. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003eThis course will cover the basics of starting your journey with soft pastels, including getting familiar with surface types, pastel types, using pastel with other media including watercolour, mark-making, basic studio practices to avoid dust and mud. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will try out various materials and techniques to build familiarity and confidence with the soft pastel medium. At the end of the class you can expect to produce a lovely landscape in soft pastel.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for students who are total beginners and who wish to develop their start their soft pastel journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials List: \u003c\/b\u003eA materials list will be provided well before the start of the first class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$40 for pastel paper to be paid directly to the tutor in class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMandatory: Sennelier 40 Half sticks A L’ Ecu set\u003c\/b\u003e (approx. $140). If you don’t arrive with this set you will not be able to do the exercises in this 4 week course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: This course is for soft pastels \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e oil pastels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-2b6d6709-7fff-a1fd-5073-9ec010d1c232\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearning Outcomes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHow to paint and draw with soft pastels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe history of soft pastels and pigments, including the famous artists who used them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKnowledge of the range of soft pastels, surfaces and studio equipment used with soft pastels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAbility to make a wide variety of marks with different soft pastels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKnowledge of soft pastel surface media and what each can be used for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHow to plan a soft pastel painting project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFinish a class landscape project using the techniques and materials we have learned about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the tutor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Love Where You Live”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaroline Reid is a contemporary landscape artist based in Canberra. She draws deep inspiration from the rugged, semi-alpine terrain that surrounds her—flanked by mountain ranges to the east and west, and the Snowy Mountains to the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough art has always been part of her life, Caroline spent many years working in science and industry policy, leaving little time to pursue a professional art career. It was through plein air painting that she reconnected with her creative practice, using it as a path to physical and emotional recovery, grounded in her profound care for the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Caroline, the life force in nature is endlessly restorative. She is especially drawn to the wild beauty of Kosciuszko National Park and the remote areas of Namadgi National Park. There, the movement of water and the warmth of sunlight are more than just elements—they’re the vital energies that breathe life into the landscapes she paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer work spans a variety of styles, from realism to impressionism, with a particular love for soft pastel and watercolour as her mediums of choice.\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\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eImage credits: Caroline Reid\u003c\/span\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\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":42831850143807,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/IMG_9064.jpg?v=1774219977"},{"product_id":"continuing-soft-pastel-techniques-and-materials-with-caroline-reid-new","title":"Continuing Soft Pastel – Paint the Places You Love with Caroline Reid","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if you could paint the places you love?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if you could rediscover the wonder and awe of our local Ngunnawal country — to capture the Australian light, the freshness of the wind, and the shadows alive with colour? This is the magic of soft pastel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intermediate course explores the expressive possibilities of \u003cstrong\u003esoft pastel – ‘the dust of angels\u003c\/strong\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Building on your basic knowledge of surfaces, techniques, mark-making and materials, you’ll continue your journey creating nature-inspired artworks with depth, luminosity, and life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach week, you’ll take home a vibrant, expressive landscape that celebrates your connection to place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 – 26 November \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay\/Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursdays, 1.30pm – 4:00pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf this course books out, please contact us if you would like to be added to a wait list for this or future classes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course will continue your journey with soft pastels, applying your basic knowledge of surface types, pastel types, mark-making, and basic studio practices to some local landscapes and nature. At the end of each class you can expect to produce a lovely landscape in soft pastel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNB: Suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einexperienced pastellistes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continuing on from ‘Basic Pastels’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Outcomes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild on the basics of knowledge of the materials, mark-making and basic soft pastel techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster dust control and layering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn to apply underpainting techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish a class landscape project each week using the techniques and materials we have learned about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuitable for students 16+ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewho have completed \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Basic Sort Pastels \u003c\/em\u003eor are more than beginners but and who wish to develop their soft pastel journey. Note-it is essential you have your own collection of soft pastels with a range of tones and colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNB: Mandatory Course Materials: We provide professional tutoring and you must bring your own materials or you will not be able to complete the class exercises. NB: This course is for soft pastels NOT oil pastels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMandatory \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour own set of at least 40 soft pastels with at least 6 tones in each colour family. 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She draws deep inspiration from the rugged, semi-alpine terrain that surrounds her—flanked by mountain ranges to the east and west, and the Snowy Mountains to the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough art has always been part of her life, Caroline spent many years working in science and industry policy, leaving little time to pursue a professional art career. It was through plein air painting that she reconnected with her creative practice, using it as a path to physical and emotional recovery, grounded in her profound care for the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Caroline, the life force in nature is endlessly restorative. She is especially drawn to the wild beauty of Kosciuszko National Park and the remote areas of Namadgi National Park. 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You will learn to mix colours and apply various\u003cbr\u003ebrushwork techniques such as dry brushing, wet-on-wet, and using different types of brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is designed for beginners, and we will work on smaller sizes to help you feel comfortable as you practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose your own subject matter based on your preferences, whether it's a vast outback \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003escene, a tranquil beach, or a lush forest. 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He has 20 years of experience as a wildlife photographer (initially professionally trained by Chile’s top nature photographer), and has been teaching this course and an introduction for macro photography course for 8 years at NatureArt Lab, also joining as a wildlife photography instructor to tours in Borneo, Western Australia, Cape York, Costa Rica, Ecuador (Galapagos and Amazon) and Peru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003eDamien won a finalist award at the Australasian Nature Photographer of the Year in 2023 and in 2025. Damien's photographs have won multiple awards and have been published in number of books (including Damien’s authored book on the reptiles of Chile), magazines, calendars, websites and expos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003eHis main profession is a university biology researcher and lecturer, working to understand how biodiversity evolves, with a special interest in snakes, lizards and frogs and teaching evolution and ecology. 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If cancellation takes place 59 days or less before the start date 100% of the tour cost will be forfeited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf NatureArt Lab has to cancel a nature tour due to undersubscription, you will receive a refund of all payments made for that tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Departure Briefing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatureArt Lab will host an information session for participants prior to departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease contact us at info@natureartlab.com.au  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages: Dr Damien Esquerre; Julia and Alan Landford\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/Hornbill_480x480.jpg?v=1656727632\" alt=\"hornbill in flight - nature photography\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/borneo_pygmy_elephant_480x480.jpg?v=1656727678\" alt=\"pygmy elephant Sabah - wildlife photography\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"228\" width=\"304\" alt=\"boating trip in Sabah for artists and nature photographers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/IMG_6726_480x480.jpg?v=1656729293\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"orangutans in sabah - a wildlife photographer opportunity\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/orangutans_natural_habitat_480x480.jpg?v=1656729358\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rafflesia in Sabah - a nature journaler sketching opportunity\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/Raflessia_Julia_Landford_mobile_480x480.jpg?v=1656729417\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/White_Heads_Broadbill_480x480.jpg?v=1656729473\" alt=\"birds of Sabah - bird photography experiences\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NatureArt Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42563997630527,"sku":null,"price":2712.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/Damien_Esquerre_8.jpg?v=1780143225"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-oils-with-taylor-singh-new-copy","title":"Introduction to Oils with Dr Taylor Singh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis two-day weekend workshop is for beginners to intermediate students interested in pre-mixed oils and odourless solvents to create a small painting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the course: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first day will involve material introduction and colour matching. 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Alison loves observing nature, and using mixed media to build an image that expresses her creatively and enthusiasm for natural beauty. 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Don’t miss this chance to sketch, learn, and unwind in nature!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 - 6 November 2026 (4 nights, 5 days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chambers Lodge, Lake Eacham, North Queensland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e We can arrange a private Cairns Airport pick up for participants to Chambers Lodge at 1.30pm on 2 November, and a transfer back to Cairns Airport from Chambers on 6 November. The cost is $80 per person each way. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total price $3,400.00. Deposit $850.00 (25% of total payment, non-refundable), Balance of $2550.00 per person is payable by 20 August 2026. Single supplements are available on request - please contact us at info@natureartlab.com.au\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo secure your place for this artist retreat, we suggest booking early; Bookings close on 20 August 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a3\/Victoria%27s_Riflebird_courtship_-_Lake_Eacham_-_Queensland_S4E7598_%2822372409022%29.jpg\/800px-Victoria%27s_Riflebird_courtship_-_Lake_Eacham_-_Queensland_S4E7598_%2822372409022%29.jpg\" alt=\"File:Victoria's Riflebird courtship - Lake Eacham - Queensland S4E7598  (22372409022).jpg - Wikimedia Commons\" width=\"337\" height=\"224\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c0\/Striped_Possum_JCB.jpg\/225px-Striped_Possum_JCB.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur team: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Landford - Tour Leader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Landford is the Founding Director of NatureArt Lab and brings substantial experience with natural history, nature journaling and tour management. Julia is passionate about nature and environmental education, and is also a practicing artist and nature journaler. She is the Founding President of the Australian Nature Journaling Association (ANJA), and was awarded the Environmental Educator of the Year (ACT) by the Australian Association for Environmental Education (2019).\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoe Lawrence - Guest Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoe Lawrence, our guest artist and tutor, is an established natural history illustrator and artist based in North QLD. She works with a range of mediums from pencil, coloured pencil, watercolour, acrylic and digital illustration. Zoe has a passion for illustrating all aspects of the natural world but with a particular love for bird life. Throughout her years studying Natural History Illustration at the University of Newcastle she has worked on many projects; animations for music videos, private commissions, logo designs and being published in Australian Geographic. After graduating she now works as a freelance commission artist and has substantial experience working with birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoe understands bird behaviour and personalities and believes it is important to properly study and have a thorough understanding of a particular species to accurately portray it’s true beauty and charism within artworks.  She hopes to pass on this knowledge and skillset to students, therefore encouraging a passion and love for our wildlife. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Landford - Entomologist and Co-Director\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Landford \u003cspan\u003ehas a scientific background in zoology, specialising in entomology from the Australian National University. He also has substantial wildlife experience from Australia and Papua New Guinea, and other regions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature Tour Cancellation policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend that participants take out comprehensive travel insurance against injury, illness, emergency medical evacuation, loss and damage to personal belongings, not being able to travel on a confirmed date of departure or tour cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny cancellations after the deposit is paid will incur loss of the full deposit, which helps to cover our costs for design and management of the tour program and early supplier costs incurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cancellations 120 to 60 days before departure 50% of the cost of the tour will be forfeited. If cancellation takes place 59 days or less before the start date 100% of the tour cost will be forfeited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf NatureArt Lab has to cancel a nature tour due to undersubscription, you will receive a refund of all payments made for that tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us at info@natureartlab.com.au if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages: Riflebird, Colour pencil by Zoe Lawrence; Wompoo pigeon, Colour pencil by Zoe Lawrence; Catbird, photo by Timothee Bonnett\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to our Community - where nature and art are important!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSign up for our newsletter to find out what's coming up! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natureartlab.com.au\/\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eNature-inspired Tours and Art Classes | Short Art Courses in Canberra — NatureArt Lab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJoin our membership program for discounts on courses and other benefits! 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Master color blending, pre-dyeing, and transition techniques to create the natural, harmonious palettes found in native botanicals.\u003cbr\u003e3. Apply realism-specific techniques, including thin layering (glazing) and precise\u003cbr\u003ebrushwork for petals, leaves, and reproductive structures like pollen.\u003cbr\u003e4. Develop a detailed botanical composition, progressing from accurate structural\u003cbr\u003edrafting to underpainting and final refined layers.\u003cbr\u003e5. 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Please keep an eye out for our email - check your JUNK and SPAM folders as we are finding a lot of our emails going here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdministration:\u003c\/strong\u003e  There is free dedicated parking onsite as well as a cafe and supermarket within a 5 minute walk (please check opening times). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the tutor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEsther Shelley is an established artist who was based on the North Coast and recently moved back to Canberra. When it comes to expressing her ideas, she enjoys working with various mediums, including: watercolour, vitreous enamel in fine jewellery, handcrafted ceramics and painting water based oil and acrylics paints. She has exhibited on the Gold Coast and in Sydney and enjoys the process of creating bodies of work with inspirational meaning and content that draws others into a world of colour, texture and transparency reflected through her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving painted for over 30 years, Esther Shelley brings an extesive knowledge to the course participants which she is delighted to share and has the ability to make one feel at ease when tackling a new medium like watercolour, dispelling unfounded myths about watercolour and bringing together the magic of colour, water, paper and design with good reasons to satisfy most of the questions thrown her way.  She loves seeing the beautiful expressions of those in the class and delights in the progress that is inevitable as one spends time painting with watercolour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen asked what she finds the most satisfying about teaching the basics in watercolour techniques, Esther said \"\u003cem\u003eI love seeing the reactions of delight and satisfaction as students begin to enjoy the potential for creative expression they can achieve through this extremely versatile medium\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\u003eImage credit: Esther Shelley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NatureArt Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43266248474687,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/Gum_leaves_WC1_Esther_Shelley.jpg?v=1782188375"},{"product_id":"winter-in-the-woods","title":"Winter in the woods - National Arboretum Arts and Photography Program","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"collection--title\"\u003eNational Arboretum Winter Festival\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection--description rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter in the Woods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatureArt Lab is proud to partner with the National Arboretum Canberra as part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter in the Woods Festival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for four weeks of nature-inspired creative workshops that celebrate the beauty of winter through art, observation and curiosity. Choose from a range of beginner-friendly sessions in nature journalling, watercolour and drawing, designed to help you slow down, look closely and connect with the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet within the stunning landscape of the National Arboretum Canberra, these workshops offer a welcoming and creative experience for anyone interested in nature, art and mindful observation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuided nature journalling, watercolour and drawing activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelaxed, supportive instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful outdoor locations around the Arboretum (weather permitting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated indoor spaces available in wet weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll materials provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're completely new to art or looking to deepen your creative practice, we invite you to join us for a memorable winter experience surrounded by trees, nature and community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBookings are managed through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/humanitix.com\/au\/search\/au--act--canberra\/Winter%20in%20the%20Woods%20Nature%20Art%20Lab?dates=all\" title=\"WINTER IN THE WOODS NATURE ART LAB EVENTS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHumanitix Website:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au\/visit\/whats-on\/feature-events\/winter-in-the-woods\" title=\"National Arboretum Winter in the Woods\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNational Arboretum Canberra website.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/Terra_Australis_Ami.jpg?v=1781046917\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"242\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eImage credit: Ami Amlani\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun 2 August, 10.00am – 12.00 noon, (Margaret Whitlam Pavillion wet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eweather option), \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the species of Terra Australis (Nature Journalling with Ami Amlani)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the Australian region through plants. Learn to combine sketching, notes, andsimple diagrams to tell visual stories, enhancing both creativity and your ability to\u003cbr\u003esee and record detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/terra-australis-nal-witw26\/tickets?dateId=6a20bc264d58ae9209faa8a2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore the species of Terra Australis with Ami\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 7 (3 – 9 August)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/Bookmark_Ami.jpg?v=1781046918\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"420\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eImage credit: Ami Amlani\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed 5 August, 10.00am – 12.00 noon, (Margaret Whitlam Pavillion wet weather option)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Treasures: Rare Arboretum Bookmark Creation, (Art with Ami Amlani)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the stories of rare and remarkable trees while creating beautifully illustrated bookmarks. Learn about some of the unique species of the arboretum and translate shapes, leaves, and textures into artistic designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/rare-tree-bookmarks-nal-witw26\/tickets\"\u003eExplore Tree Treasures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/86A8866.jpg?v=1785245689\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"148\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/BP_9952.jpg?v=1785245696\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eImage credit: Christine Bernasconi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo sessions: Friday 7 August, 10.00am – 12.00 noon, and 1.00 - 3.00pm, (Terrace Room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e), \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Landscapes and Macrophotography with your Smart Phone, (Photography with professional photographer Christine Bernasconi, Founder of Click, Walk, Learn Photography)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet to know your mobile phone camera and explore landscape and macro photography with professional photographer Christine Bernasconi. 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He also has substantial wildlife experience from Australia, Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica, The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador and Borneo. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelmut Guth\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional tour guide and wildlife photographer, with an intimate knowledge of Costa Rica's wildlife. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitness Levels: \u003c\/strong\u003eA moderate to high level of fitness is required to participate in this tour. In some destinations there are walking trails by foot, with one 9km trail along mostly flat terrain. The program includes gentle river rafting. We recommend that you consult a doctor and dentist prior to your decision to participate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature Tour Cancellation policy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive travel insurance is required for any financial loss caused by injury, illness, emergency medical evacuation, loss and damage to personal belongings, not being able to travel on a confirmed date of departure or tour cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf cancellation by a participant takes place up to 120 days before the trip the 25% deposit is non-refundable, for cancellations 119 to 60 days before departure 50% of the cost of the tour will be forfeited. If cancellation takes place 59 days or less before the start date 100% of the tour cost will be forfeited. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf NatureArt Lab has to cancel a nature tour due to undersubscription, you will receive a refund of all payments made for the tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us at info@natureartlab.com.au if you have any questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTravel Details: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease arrange your airfares to arrive in San Jose by midday Sunday 14 June. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisas are not required on entry to Costa Rica. Tourists can stay a maximum of 90 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll adults require the following documents to enter Costa Rica: a) A current valid passport. 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