Peninsula Arts Society – Term 2 2025
New Class!
Botanical Drawing with Coloured Pencils – For Beginners and Beyond
Explore the fundamentals of coloured pencil techniques in a friendly, supportive setting. Learn how to create form, tone, and depth while drawing from life to capture the beauty of botanical subjects. Grow your creativity one leaf at a time!
Where: Peninsula Arts Society, 159 Overport Road, Frankston South
Class dates: 18, 25 May; 1, 15, 22, 29 June
Class times: 10am-1pm
Please click on the following link or download button below for class outline and materials list.
Members Price
Non Members Price
Queenscliff – Term 2 2025
Term 1 classes have been really well received and Term 2 dates are now locked in at the QHub Auditorium, 49-55 Hesse Street Queenscliff. Again, a big thank you to the local council for enabling us to secure this excellent learning space, and making the course available to the community.
The class on offer will be Botanical Drawing I and II where you may choose to learning drawing in coloured pencil or graphite. Class dates and times are as follows:
Class dates: 8, 22 May; 5, 19 June; 3 July
Class times: 10am-3.30pm with 30 mins for lunch
Please click on the following link or download button below for class outline and materials list.
Course costs
There are three subscription tiers available. Choose the one that best aligns with your expectations for the course. If you’d like to learn more before enrolling, feel free to reach out to us through the form on the Contact page.
Tier 1 – Classroom Learning
Tier 1 is the entry-level option for this course. Students will receive one on one feedback and instruction in a classroom setting throughout the duration of the course, and manage their own notetaking.
As part of this tier, the following materials will be provided:
- Drawing subjects
- ‘Helping hands’ stands for subjects
- White foamcore boards as backdrops for botanical subjects
- Drawing boards
To enrol, click the following BUY button. Be sure to enter your personal details so we can provide you with all the necessary information before starting Week 1.
Tier 2 – Classroom Learning + Class Notes
Tier 2 includes everything offered in Tier 1, plus summarised class notes. These notes include:
- Step by step outline of how to create current subject in graphite or coloured pencil
- Images of the drawings by Amanda at different stages of development
To enrol, click the following BUY button. Be sure to enter your personal details so we can provide you with all the necessary information before starting Week 1.
Tier 3 – Classroom Learning + Class Notes + Email Feedback
Tier 3 includes everything offered in Tiers 1 and 2, along with personalised feedback provided via email after each class. This feedback will include:
- Written observations on the current subject
- Suggestions for further development
- Progress reviews and homework recommendations
To enrol, click the following BUY button. Be sure to enter your personal details so we can provide you with all the necessary information before starting Week 1.
Term 2 2025
Friends of the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Botanical Drawing with Coloured Pencil I
Tuesdays 6pm-8.30pm at Domain House, South Yarra
Starting date of term: Tuesday 13 May 2025
Finishing date of term: Tuesday 1 July 2025
This class will be presented each week face to face and is at beginners’ level.
This is an introductory coloured pencil course where you will gain increased confidence in drawing from life and a basic understanding of coloured pencil techniques such as layering and colour mixing. Several exercises in coloured pencil and at least one fully rendered coloured pencil drawing will be completed.
For further enquiries please contact the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne on 9650 6398 or visit their website https://www.rbgfriendsmelbourne.org/friends-art-program/botanic-art-classes/ for class outline and materials list.