2025/2026 Classes
SATURDAY CLASS- In-Person Class
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Tutor: John Pastoriza-Pinol
Advanced to Semi-Professional Botanic Art
Materials List
Term 4 Fee: $420 members or $450 non-members
Term 1 Fee: $TBC members or $TBC non-members
9.30 am to 4.00 pm
TERM 4 (2025) 11, 25 October, 8, 22 November, 6 December
2026
TERM 1 - 14, 28 February, 14, 28 March, 18 April
TERM 2 - 9, 23 May, 6, 20, 27 June
MONDAY CLASS – In-Person Classes
Intermediate Class
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Tutor: Amanda Blake Sutterby
Fortnightly Monday 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
Large-Scale Flower Studies
Term 4 Fee: $380 Members or $410 Non-members
Term 1 Fee - $TBC Members or $TBC Non-members
TERM 4 (2025) - 6, 13, 27 October, 1, 8 December
2026
TERM 1 - 2, 9, 23 February, 2, 23 March
TERM 2 - 11, 25 May, 1, 15, 22 June
FRIDAY CLASS - In-Person Classes

Intermediate Class
Tutor: Craig Lidgerwood
Fortnightly Friday 9.30am to 4.00 pm
Intermediate and Beginners Botanic Art classes.
Structured classes are suitable for beginners. Teaching the basics of botanical art including drawing to composition, painting techniques, and introduction to colour theory.
Class Outline and Materials List
Term 1 Fee: $TBC members or $TBC non-members
Term 4 (2025) - 10, 24 ctober, 7, 28 November, 12 December
2026
TERM 1 - 30 January, 13, 27 February, 13 March
TERM 2
FRIDAY CLASS - In-Person Classes
Beginners Class
Tutor: Amanda Ahmed
Fortnightly Friday 10.00 am to 3.30 pm

This beginner-level watercolour course focuses on painting from observation, using a range of techniques, along with some graphite drawing, to support and deepen your learning. This class is perfect for beginners with little to no experience in botanical art and is presented in a friendly and supportive environment.
Class Outline & Materials List
Term 1 Fee: $TBC Members or $TBC non-members
2026
TERM 1 - 6, 20 February, 6 ,20, 27 March
TERM 2 - 15, 22, 29 May, 12, 26 June
Please call the Friends' office on 03 5229 0071 or email info@friendsgbg.org.au to register your interest in Term 1 classes in 2026.
