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Section of Pandorea jasminoides by Nilavan Adams

Botanical Art Workshops 2012

Presented by the Canberra Institute of Botanical Art

A series of workshops with some of Australia's expert botanical art tutors suitable for beginners and more experienced artists.

For workshop bookings, see the Canberra Institute of Botanical Art (CIBA) website.

All workshops are held in the Crosbie Morrison Building from 9.30 am - 4.00 pm.

Introduction to Botanical Art

Nilavan Adams | 25 February and 26 February | $215

During ths Introductory workshop students will be guided through the first steps of the fascinating world of botanical art. They will observe, sketch, mix colours and render a painting.

Nilavan was born in Bangkok and came to Australia in 1974. Her passion for botanical art began in 2004 after she left full-time employment. She is an award-winning artist. Nilavan's style of painting focuses on the application of dry brush techniques which render finely detailed paintings that display a velvety appearance. She regularly teaches in Canberra and exhibits in both Canberra and Sydney.

Composition and Drawing

Barbara Duckworth | 24 March and 25 March | $215

This workshop with open the door to preparatory line drawing and the basic tenets of applied composition - the hidden core of successful botanical art. Barbara will provide individual application and give students the confidence to know when their composition and drawing is ready for painting.

Barbara is very experienced, both as a botanical artist and scientific illustrator and teacher. She lives and works in the Blue Mountains.

This workshop is recommended for those students new to botanical art as it promises to teach the tools necessary for all successful botanical art creations and will be a great refresher class for more experienced artists.

Techniques for Realistic Leaves

David Mackay |2 June and 3 June | $215

This workshop with open the door to exciting techniques for creating realistic leaves in your art.

For workshop bookings, see the Canberra Institute of Botanical Art website.