Workshops in January 2026

There are several workshops available in January next year. Please book in early in order to reserve your spot.

12, 13, 15, 16 January: enrolments are open for the Introduction to Botanical Art Workshop with the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. This is a four day workshop (10am-4pm) designed for complete beginners who would like to learn the basics of watercolour. Please go to https://www.rbgfriendsmelbourne.org/friends-art-program/beginners-art-workshops/ for more details and to enrol.

17-18 January: for the first time I am offering Introduction to Botanical Drawing with Graphite Pencil which is a two day workshop at the Qhub in Queenscliff for those eager to learn how to draw but unsure where to begin. The focus will be on developing your observation skills to effectively draw botanical subjects. Please go to https://amandaahmed.com.au/queenscliffe-workshop/ for more details and to enrol.

21-22 January: enrolments are open for the Introduction to Botanical Drawing in Coloured Pencil with the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. This two day workshop (10am–4pm) is designed for participants with little or no prior experience in coloured pencil. Please go to https://www.rbgfriendsmelbourne.org/friends-art-program/specialist-art-workshops/ for more details and to enrol.

31 January-1 February: enrolments are open for the Introduction to Botanical Drawing in Coloured Pencil with the Peninsula Arts Society, Frankston South. This two day workshop (10am–4pm) is designed for participants with little or no prior experience in coloured pencil. Please go to https://amandaahmed.com.au/workshops/ for more details and to enrol.

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