Botanical painting & drawing

Next date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Botanical Painting & Drawing

Discover the art of mindful noticing in our Botanical Painting & Drawing class!

This course invites artists of all levels to engage deeply with the beauty of plant life through a slow, intentional approach. You’ll learn to observe and appreciate the intricate details of flowers, leaves and stems, fostering a deeper connection to nature as you translate your observations onto paper.
Through guided exercises, you’ll practice techniques in sketching, colour mixing and layering, all while cultivating a mindful perspective.

By focusing on the nuances of light, shadow and texture, you’ll enhance your ability to capture the essence of each botanical subject. With the support of experienced instructors, you’ll create a serene space for creativity and reflection, encouraging you to develop your own unique style while celebrating the beauty of the natural world around you.

Join us for this enriching experience that blends art and mindfulness!

If you would like to book an additional course in the same Term, please contact the Art Centre for a discount code to apply to your second course booking. 

Materials required (please speak to your tutor in the first class if you are unsure):

Paper:  Watercolour paper: A4 hot pressed Artist quality smooth finish cotton watercolour paper: 300gsm

• Mixing palette: White mixing tray or WHITE china plate

• Brushes: Good quality watercolour round brushes No. 2 and 4

• Paint: Watercolour paint tubes 5ml (Preferred brand mentioned)

• Warm red: Windsor and Newton-Bright red or Cadmium red

• Schmincke - Cadmium red light

• Cool red: Windsor and Newton-Permanent rose Schmincke - Magenta

• Warm yellow: Windsor and Newton-Windsor yellow or Cadmium yellow light Schmincke - Cadmium yellow light

• Cool yellow: Windsor and Newton-Windsor lemon Schmincke - Lemon yellow

• Warm blue: Windsor and Newton - French ultramarine Schmincke - Ultramarine finest

• Cool blue: Windsor and Newton -Windsor blue (green shade) Schmincke - phthalo blue

 

When

  • Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 06 May 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 20 May 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 27 May 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 03 June 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 10 June 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 17 June 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 24 June 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 01 July 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Ku-ring-gai Art Centre, 3 Recreation Ave, Roseville, 2069, View Map

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