Peninsula Arts Society – Term 4 2026
Botanical Drawing with Coloured Pencils – For Beginners and Beyond
Term 3 students worked on early-season gumnuts, with their fascinating forms and colours. Working with magentas, reds and greens, they explored the unique shapes, textures and subtle colour variations of this beautiful subject.
Term 4 promises to be equally enjoyable as students turn their attention to berries. The focus will be on blueberries and raspberries and, time permitting, they will go on to explore other delightful summer berries.
Designed for both beginners and continuing students, this course explores the fundamentals of coloured pencil techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Learn how to create form, tone and depth while developing the skills to capture the beauty of botanical subjects with confidence.
Where: Peninsula Arts Society, 159 Overport Road, Frankston South
Class dates: 4, 25 October; 8, 22 and 29 November
Class times: 10am-3.30pm (includes 30 mins lunch)
Please click on the following link or download button below for class outline and materials list.
Price for PAS Members Only
FULLY BOOKED Queenscliff – Term 4 2026
FULLY BOOKED Botanical Drawing with Coloured Pencil and Graphite
Term 3 is drawing to a close, and students have been working on moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) flowers in rich magentas and pinks. Their coloured pencil studies are looking beautifully accomplished, capturing the spectacular colours and intricate markings of these flowers.
The subjects for Term 4 are berries. Students will focus on blueberries and raspberries and, time permitting, move on to some other summer fruits. Classes will continue at the QHub Auditorium in the Information Centre, 49–55 Hesse Street, Queenscliff.
Botanical Drawing will again be offered, with students able to choose either coloured pencil or graphite as their preferred medium, all within a friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment.
Class dates: 8, 22 October; 5, 19 November; 3 December
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.
To enrol in the Queenscliff classes, click on the following BUY button.
FULLY BOOKED Term 4 2026
Friends of the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens Melbourne
FULLY BOOKED Botanical Drawing with Coloured Pencil
Tuesdays weekly 6pm-8.30pm at Domain House, South Yarra
Starting date of term: Tuesday 6 October 2026
Finishing date of term: Tuesday 1 December 2026
This class will be presented weekly over 8 weeks and is at beginners’ to ongoing beginners’ level.
This is a beginners’ to ongoing beginners’ coloured pencil course where you will gain increased confidence in drawing from observation 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.
The subjects for Term 4 are berries. Students will focus on blueberries and raspberries and, time permitting, move on to some other summer fruits.
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.