Upcoming classes through

NatureArt Lab

  • Watercolour 101 (evenings)

    Th first of a 4-part series - no prerequisite required

    New dates coming soon

    (4 sessions x 3 hours)

    Venue: NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith

    This course provides a comprehensive introduction to watercolour painting taking inspiration from subjects in nature. Through a series of exercises and projects students will learn about materials, basic colour theory and techniques for applying watercolour paint to paper. Suitable for students just starting the watercolour journey, there will be step by step instruction throughout each session.

    Watercolour One is the first course of a 4-part series and is a recommended prerequisite for the follow-on Watercolour Two, Three and Four.

  • Watercolour 102 (evenings)

    If you have completed our Watercolour One course, you're ready for the next exciting step......

    New dates coming soon

    Days/Times: Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm

    Venue: NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT

    This course continues the exploration of painting with watercolour looking at harmony in colour and combination of techniques. Students will learn how to stretch paper and will complete a series of exercises and projects based on themes from nature. We will look at monochromatic, complementary and analogous colour schemes and will gain practice combining wet and dry techniques with transparent glazing. Watercolour Two is a recommended/prerequisite for the follow-on Watercolour Three and Four.

    Prerequisites/level: Suitable for 16+ ages, beginners who have completed Watercolour ONE and those wanting to revise their practice.

  • Botanicals in Acrylics (Weekend)

    Learn all about using acrylic paint as a medium for creating nature-inspired art with a vintage feel

    27 - 28 July 2024

    Sat/Sun 9.30 am - 4.30 pm

    Venue: NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT

    Not sure where to begin with creating your own vintage-look artworks inspired by nature? Using a beautiful native bouquet and vintage vase as inspiration, this course will cover the basics of learning to paint with environmentally friendly acrylic paint through a series of practical step by step exercises and discussions.