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2026 Classes

 

SATURDAY CLASS- In-Person Classes 

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

TERM 3 - 18 July, 1, 15, 29 August, 12 September
Term 3 Fee: $465 members or $495 non-members

TERM 4 - 10 October, 7, 21 November, 5, 12 December BOOKED OUT
Term 3 Fee: $465 members or $495 non-members

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 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

TERM 3 - 27 July, 3 August, 14, 28 September
Term 3 Fee - $420 Members or $450 Non-members BOOKED OUT

TERM 4 - 26 October, 2, 9, 30 November, 14 December BOOKED OUT
Term 3 Fee - $435 Members or $465 Non-members

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Please call the Friends' office on 03 5229 0071 or email info@friendsgbg.org.au to register your interest in Term 4 classes in 2026. We have a waiting list for booked out classes, please contact the office to be placed on the list.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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 

TERM 3 - 31 July, 14, 28 August, 11 September
Term 3 Fee: $390 members or $420 non-members

TERM 4 - 16, 30 October, 13 November, 4, 11 December BOOKING NOW OPEN, PLACES AVAILABLE
Term 4 Fee: $435 Members, $465 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 3 and 4       

 

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

TERM 3 -  24 July, 7, 21 August, 4, 18 September
Term 3 Fee: $405 Members or $435 non-members

TERM 4 - 9, 23 October, 6, 20, 27 November BOOKING NOW OPEN, PLACES AVAILABLE

 

Please call the Friends' office on 03 5229 0071 or email info@friendsgbg.org.au to register your interest in Term 4 classes in 2026. We have a waiting list for booked out classes, please contact the office to be placed on the list.