2026 Classes
SATURDAY CLASS- In-Person Class
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Tutor: John Pastoriza-Pinol
Advanced to Semi-Professional Botanic Art
Materials List
Saturday 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
TERM 1 - 14, 28 February, 14, 28 March, 18 April
Term 1 Fee: $465 members or $495 non-members
TERM 2 - 9, 23 May, 6, 20, 27 June
Term 2 Fee: $465 members or $495 non-members
MONDAY CLASS – In-Person Classes
Intermediate Class
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Tutor: Amanda Blake Sutterby
Fortnightly Monday 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
Large-Scale Flower Studies
Materials list
TERM 1 - 2, 9, 23 February, 2, 23 March
Term 1 Fee - $435 Members or $465 Non-members
TERM 2 - 11, 25 May, 1, 15, 22 June
Term 2 Fee - $435 Members or $465 Non-members
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 - 30 January, 13, 27 February, 13 March
Term 1 Fee: $390 members or $420 non-members
TERM 2 - 24 April, 1, 8 May Pen and Ink (one off 3 x Classes) Materials List
Term 2 Fee: $320 members or $350 non-members
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 - 6, 20 February, 6 ,20, 27 March
Term 1 Fee: $405 Members or $435 non-members
TERM 2 - 15, 22, 29 May, 12, 26 June
Term 2 Fee: $405 Members or $435 non-members
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.
