Geelong School of Botanical Art

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 both locally and internationally.

Location: All classes are held in the Geelong Botanic Gardens' Meeting Room at the rear of the Geelong Botanic 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.

Absence of leave policy

Absence of leave form

All About the Tutors 

Class Descriptions and Materials Lists

 

TERM 4 CLASS DATES:

Please contact the Friends' Office to book your place.   ph. 5229 0071 or info@friendsgbg.org.au

 

MONDAY CLASS – In-Person      

Tutor: Amanda Blake Sutterby                                  

9.30 am to 4.00 pm.  $380 members or $410 non-members

Large Scale Flower Studies:                                        

6, 13, 27 October

1, 8 December

 

FRIDAY CLASS – In-Person                                          

Tutor: Craig Lidgerwood                

9.30 am to 4.00 pm.   $336 members or $360 non-members

Intermediate Class:

10, 24 October

7, 28 November

12 December

     

SATURDAY CLASSES – In-Person              

Tutor: John Pastoriza-Pinol                        

9.30 am to 4.00 pm.       $420 members or $450 non-members

Advanced to Semi Professional Botanical Art:

11, 25 October

8, 22 November

6 December

 

2-DAY WORKSHOP - INTRODUCTION TO BOTANICAL ART

With Craig Lidgerwood

9.30 am to 4.00 pm         $200 members and $230 non members

This intensive 2-day workshop will focus on drawing from observation starting with graphite pencils and moving to watercolour to achieve realistic renderings of botanical subjects. This will incorporate developing skills such as tonal variation, different mark making techniques, understanding how basic geometric shapes can be found in nature and translating them into your painting. Suitable for beginners with little to no experience in botanical art.

**See attachment for Workshop Materials List

Enquiries & Bookings at the Friends’ Office

by 27 October

03 5229 0071

info@friendsgbg.org.au     www.friendsgbg.org.au