Geelong School of Botanical Art

Inspired by Nature 9
ART EXHIBITION & Sales
Geelong School of Botanical Art

The Gordon Gallery, 2 Fenwick Street, Geelong
10 - 24 September
Sunday to Friday 10 am – 4 pm

The Geelong School of Botanical Art invites you to explore Inspired by Nature 9. A botanical vision of science and artful beauty, this exhibition of original artwork by our skilled tutors and students draws inspiration from living plants and natural history.

The artwork ranges from grand portrayals of flora to intricate depictions of plant life, all executed with remarkable technique and skill. The exhibition will present a blend of contemporary and traditional botanical art, offering a comprehensive exploration of the structural botany of plants and showcasing individual artistic expressions through the varied use of watercolour, coloured pencil, graphite, pen, and gouache.

Notably, all artwork on display will be available for purchase, making it an excellent opportunity for art collectors or individuals looking to enhance their living spaces with beautiful botanical creations.

NOW SOLD OUT.
Presenting the second Botanical Artists Diary from the Geelong School of Botanical Art.
The 2025 Botanical Artists' Diary contains 58 botanical artworks completed by the Tutors and Students of the School.
The artists are both emerging and highly skilled.
The Art School is set in the historic Geelong Botanic Gardens and provides the perfect setting for classes with a diverse array of subject matter to paint and draw. Many of the beautiful artworks in this diary were from specimens grown in the gardens.
We know you will enjoy this publication as much as the artists enjoyed creating the works within.

Diaries are $22 each and would make a wonderful Christmas gift.

To purchase a diary or for more information about classes, contact the Friends office on 5229 0071 or [email protected]
To purchase online go to www.friendsgbg.org.au

GEELONG SCHOOL OF BOTANICAL ART - TERM 4 CLASSES & WORKSHOP
Taking Bookings Now

MONDAY CLASS – In-Person NOW FULLY BOOKED
Tutor: Amanda Blake Sutterby
Large Scale Flower Studies:
14, 28 Oct
11, 25 Nov
9 Dec

FRIDAY CLASS – In-Person
Tutor: Craig Lidgerwood
Intermediate Class:
11, 25 Oct
8, 22 Nov
6 Dec

FRIDAY CLASS – In-Person
Tutor: Craig Lidgerwood
Beginners Class:
18 Oct
1, 15, 29 Nov
13 Dec

SATURDAY CLASSES – In-Person
Tutor: John Pastoriza-Pinol
Advanced to Semi Professional Botanical Art:
November 16, 23, 30
December 7,14

4 DAY WORKSHOP:
INTRODUCTION TO BOTANICAL ART USING GRAPHITE AND COLOURED PENCIL
Tutor: Amanda Ahmed
Weekend #1: Introduction to Drawing with Graphite – Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October
Weekend #2: Introduction to Drawing with Coloured Pencil – Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October
This intensive 4-day workshop over two weekends is an introduction to botanical art learning the basics of drawing. The focus on both weekends will be drawing from observation to achieve realistic renderings of botanical subjects. NOW FULLY BOOKED!

CLASS BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL:
Please contact the Friends' Office on 5229 0071 or [email protected]
MORE INFORMATION: www.friendsgbg.org.au

Artwork by Amanda Ahmed, Graphite and Coloured Pencil

INSPIRED BY NATURE 8 - final day this Saturday!
Geelong School of Botanical Arts' Exhibition has 2 days left, open until Saturday 9 December from 10:00 - 4:00, come and say hello and see the beautiful works of our local artists. FREE ENTRY
All artwork on display is available for purchase, making it an excellent opportunity for art collectors or individuals looking to enhance their living spaces with beautiful botanical creations.
The exhibition will be manned by students each day who will be happy to answer any questions about the exhibition and the school classes.
Exhibition Gallery, Deakin University, Waterfront Campus (enter from Cunningham Street)

Geelong School of Botanical Art presents:
Inspired by Nature 8 Exhibition
4 November to 9 December 2023
Monday – Saturday 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
At the Waterfront Gallery, Deakin University, Geelong
Entry via Cunningham Street.
This upcoming exhibition will feature exceptional botanical art created by the talented students and tutors of our school. The artwork ranges from grand portrayals of flora to intricate depictions of plant life, all executed with remarkable technique and skill. The exhibition will present a blend of contemporary and traditional botanical art, offering a comprehensive exploration of the structural botany of plants and showcasing individual artistic expressions through the varied use of watercolour, coloured pencil, graphite, pen, and gouache.
Notably, all artwork on display will be available for purchase, making it an excellent opportunity for art collectors or individuals looking to enhance their living spaces with beautiful botanical creations.
The exhibition will be manned by two students each day who will be happy to answer any questions about the exhibition and the school classes based in Geelong Botanic Gardens.
Enquiries to the Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens Office 5222 6053 or [email protected]

Grab your copies of our beautiful Botanical Artists’ Calendar/Diary 2023 and think no more about Christmas presents! This premium quality publication has a week to a page with each page highlighting a beautiful botanical artwork from students and tutors at Geelong School of Botanical Art based in Geelong Botanic Gardens. You can purchase online at https://fgbg.tidyhq.com/.../2023-botanic-artists-calendar
or drop into the Friends office at the rear of the Geelong Botanic Gardens Mon-Frid 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Phone 5222 6053. $22 each

‘INTRODUCTION TO BOTANIC ART’ WORKSHOP
20, 21, 22 January 2023
9.30 am to 4.30 pm
Tutor, Craig Lidgerwood
This intensive 3-day workshop will focus on drawing from observation starting with graphite pencils and moving to watercolour to achieve realistic renderings of botanical subjects. This will incorporate developing skills such as tonal variation, different mark making techniques, understanding how basic geometric shapes can be found in nature and translating them into your painting. Suitable for beginners with little to no experience in botanical art. More details on the Friends’ website or call the Friends' Office on 5222 6053. . $290 members and $320 non members

2023 Artists' Calendar/Diaries are now available at the Friends' Office. A week to a page with a beautiful botanical art image on each page. All artwork is created by students and tutors from the Geelong School of Botanical Art. Calendar/Diaries are $22 each ($18 FGBG Members). Office hours: Mon-Frid 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. ph. 5222 6053 [email protected]

This 2-day workshop focuses on the simple seed pod. You will construct careful graphite drawings of varying compositions looking closely at the details. After considering the important elements of composition, we will transfer these drawings into watercolour paper and complete detailed paintings following the practise of botanical watercolour art. All students will go home with at least one completed painting.
$180 members and $210 non members. More details on the Friends’ website or call the Friends' Office on 5222 6053.