Botanical Art classes are among the most popular activities held by the Friends. Experienced teachers conduct small classes of students at levels varying from beginners to semi-professional. The teachers and a number of past students have received recognition at significant botanical art exhibitions andin private collections, both locally and internationally.
Location: All classes are held in the Geelong Botanic Gardens' Meeting Room at the rear of the Gardens.
Enrolment and Fees: Notice of enrolment must be lodged at the Friends' Office at least two weeks before the start of the Victorian school term. Term Fees must be paid in full before the start of the first class.
Class Descriptions and Materials Lists
2026 TERM 3 CLASS DATES
MONDAY CLASS – In-Person $365 members or $395non-members
Tutor: Amanda Blake Sutterby
9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Large-Scale Flower Studies
27 July
3 August
14, 28 September
FRIDAY CLASS – In-Person $390 members or $420 non-members
Tutor: Craig Lidgerwood
9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Intermediate
31 July
14, 28 August
11 September
FRIDAY CLASS – In-Person $405 members or $435 non-members
Tutor: Amanda Ahmed
10.00 am to 3.30 pm
Beginners Botanical Art with Watercolour
24 July
7, 21 August
4, 18 September
SATURDAY CLASSES – In-Person $465 members or $495 non-members
Tutor: John Pastoriza-Pinol
9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Advanced to Semi-Professional
18 July
1, 15, 29 August
12 September
Enquiries to the Friends’ Office 03 5229 0071
info@friendsgbg.org.au www.friendsgbg.org.au
