2025/2026 Classes

 

SATURDAY CLASS- In-Person Classes 

Tutor: John Pastoriza-Pinol                          

Advanced to Semi-Professional Botanic Art  

Materials List

 


Term 4 Fee: $420  members or $450 non-members
Term 1 Fee: $465 members or $495 non-members

9.30 am to 4.00 pm                                        

TERM 4 (2025)    11, 25 October, 8, 22 November, 6 December

2026

TERM 1 - 14, 28 February, 14, 28 March, 18 April

TERM 2 - 9, 23 May, 6, 20, 27 June

 

 

MONDAY CLASS – In-Person Classes

Intermediate Class

Tutor: Amanda Blake Sutterby

Fortnightly Monday 9.30 am - 4.00 pm                             

Large-Scale Flower Studies     

Materials list                             


Term 4 Fee: $380 Members or $410 Non-members

Term 1 Fee - $435 Members or $465 Non-members

 

TERM 4 (2025) -  6, 13, 27 October, 1, 8 December 

2026

TERM 1 - 2, 9, 23 February, 2, 23 March

TERM 2 - 11, 25 May, 1, 15, 22 June

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

FRIDAY CLASS - In-Person Classes

Intermediate Class

Tutor: Craig Lidgerwood

Fortnightly Friday 9.30am to 4.00 pm

Intermediate and Beginners Botanic Art classes.
Structured classes are suitable for beginners. Teaching the basics of botanical art including drawing to composition, painting techniques, and introduction to colour theory.

Class Outline and  Materials List

Term 1 Fee: $390 members or $420 non-members 

Term 4 (2025) - 10, 24 ctober, 7, 28 November, 12 December

2026

TERM 1 - 30 January, 13, 27 February, 13 March

TERM 2  -   24 April, 1, 8 May

 

FRIDAY CLASS - In-Person Classes

Beginners Class

Tutor: Amanda Ahmed

Fortnightly Friday 10.00 am to 3.30 pm

This beginner-level watercolour course focuses on painting from observation, using a range of techniques, along with some graphite drawing, to support and deepen your learning. This class is perfect for beginners with little to no experience in botanical art and is presented in a friendly and supportive environment.

Class Outline & Materials List         

Term 1 Fee: $405 Members or $435 non-members

2026

TERM 1 -  6, 20 February, 6 ,20, 27 March

TERM 2 -  15, 22,  29 May, 12, 26 June

 

Please call the Friends' office on 03 5229 0071 or email info@friendsgbg.org.au to register your interest in Term 1 classes in 2026.