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Suitable for Beginners

We offer a thoughtfully curated range of classes designed to welcome beginners at every stage. From gentle, foundational courses that build confidence and core skills, through to more specialised classes for those ready to deepen their practice, each program is guided with care, clarity, and encouragement. Whether you’re starting something entirely new or looking to extend your knowledge, our classes provide a supportive pathway into learning, making, and discovery.

Drawing One Foundation Studies, with Renee Prescott

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Drawing is a foundation skill for almost all-natural history art, from a quick field sketch to the most detailed illustration. Dates: 23 April – ...

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Drawing One: Foundations (Evenings) - with Dr Taylor Singh

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Drawing is a foundation skill for almost all-natural history art, from a quick field sketch to the most detailed illustration. About the course: Th...

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Drawing for Absolute Beginners with Dr Taylor Singh

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Learn to draw! Try this fun, absolute beginners' drawing class with Taylor Singh. About the course: In a letter to his brother Theo, Vincent van Go...

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Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao

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Learn the foundational techniques of Chinese brush painting, focusing on the expressive freehand style to capture the spiritual essence of nature-i...

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Watercolour for Absolute Beginners with Karen Holloway

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Learn to draw! Try this fun, absolute beginners painting with watercolour workshop with Karen Holloway. Date: 6 March 2026 Time: Friday 9.30am - 3...

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Watercolour One (Intensive) with Lesley Wallington

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Learn the fundamentals of painting with watercolour in just one weekend with experienced Tutor Lesley Wallington. About the course: This short cou...

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Blue Devils reduction linoprint (NEW!), with Dr Fenja T Ringl

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Explore the colourful technique of reduction linoprint in this beginner-friendly workshop focusing on a striking local plant, Blue Devil (Eryngium ...

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Introduction to Australian Landscape in Acrylics with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao (NEW!)

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Interested in creating your own landscape paintings using acrylics? This course is an accessible introduction to the medium, focusing on foundation...

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Absolute Beginners Mixed Media with Alison Oberg (NEW!)

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Enjoy the amazing shapes, colours and patterns of Banksias through this mixed introductory media class with Canberra based artist, Alison Oberg. Al...

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Painting from Nature with Sharon Muir (NEW!)

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About the course: During this workshop we will work with natural forms as our inspiration to create appealing and inventive watercolour paintings. ...

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Introduction to Oils with Taylor Singh

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About the course:  This two-day weekend workshop is for beginners to intermediate students interested in the pre-mixed of oils and odourless solven...

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Introduction to Oil Pastel Painting: Exploring Texture, Color, and Technique with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao (NEW!)

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Learn the versatile and expressive techniques of oil pastels, moving beyond simple drawing to create sophisticated, painterly artworks. Dates: 21 &...

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Floral Dreamlines – Abstracting Native Flowers with Caroline Reid (NEW)

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Explore the unique spirit of Australian native flowers in this fun, mixed-media workshop! Guided by master pastelliste Caroline Reid, students will...

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Introduction to Leather-working — Art diary Cover with Ceilidh Dalton and Amber Ecclestone (mother & daughter duo)

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In this fun introductory course with Amber Eccleston and Ceilidh Dalton, You'll learn basic leatherwork techniques and make your own art diary cove...

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Introduction to Chinese Landscape Painting with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao (NEW!)

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Interested in creating your own Chinese Landscape painting? Learn the foundational techniques of Chinese brush painting, focusing on the expressive...

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Environmental Studio – Ring Making with Mother & Daughter Duo with Ceilidh Dalton & Amber Ecclestone (NEW!)

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In this fun introductory course with Amber Eccleston and Ceilidh Dalton, You'll learn basic wax imprinting techniques to design your own silver rin...

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Red Rock Paint Out with Caroline Reid (NEW!)

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What if you could paint one of Canberra’s secret places?This supervised plein air event will sharpen your observation skills and introduce to you a...

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Australian Native Flora in Chinese Ink with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao (NEW!)

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Discover the sculptural elegance of the Australian Flora through the ancient lens of Chinese painting. Dates:  22 May – 12 June, 2026Times: Fridays...

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Australian Bird Series: Superb Fairy Wren in Watercolour with Lesley Wallington (NEW!)

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Discover Fairy Wrens through Observation and Watercolour Learn about the fascinating habits of fairy wrens and create your own watercolour painting...

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