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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Start your botanical art journey in black and white!
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5 to 10 guests
$90
($95 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $90/guest for 2+ guests)
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What you'll do
You will focus on drawing leaves, using graphite pencils to achieve a realistic rendering of your selected botanical subject. In this class, you will learn how to draw from life and a photograph, plus learn about mark-making and tonal techniques. Your teacher Joanna, will guide you through the process she uses to produce her detailed graphite botanical artworks. During the session, you will learn:
- To draw using a graphite pencil to achieve different tones
- How to hold a pencil to achieve different mark-making techniques
- How to photograph your subject and edit it to black and white
- To apply this knowledge and draw your own detailed leaf
What you'll get
- 3 hours of tuition, all materials and paper supplied
- You will go home with class notes and resources, completed practice activities, your 5 x 7” drawing, and your chosen leaf to continue working on
- You will also be able to purchase a basic starter pack after the class if you wish to continue with your drawing skills.
Knowledge required
This class is for beginners or those who want to revisit their drawing skills.
What to bring
- Phone/tablet with a camera. Tablet preferred, if possible.
- Enthusiasm and willingness to give it a go
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.
Location
Hive Studios - 13/10 Depot St, Banyo QLD
This purpose built studio is 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By car- via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By train- walk from Northgate Station (2kms) or Banyo Station (1.2kms) or catch an Uber or taxi from the station (1-2minute drive). The studio is located in a commercial complex on the corner of Earnshaw Rd and Depot St, near the old Golden Circle Cannery. As you enter the complex, look for the number #13 at the top of the two driveways. There are 3 onsite car parks, but on weekends you can park within the complex in a marked car parking bay (not in front of rollers doors), as it is quiet then.
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Recent reviews of Beginner Drawing Class: Leaves in Graphite
- 5/5 from Cheryl Mascali, attended Sep 2026: I really enjoyed the graphite leaf drawing class and appreciated Joanna’s time and patience. I look forward to my next class. Cheryl
- 5/5 from Lana Logovik, attended Sep 2026: Loved the class. Joanna is a fantastic teacher, she made the class very interesting and also was so lovely and encouraging.
- 4/5 from Fiona Anderson, attended Mar 2026: Joanna is a good teacher, happy to answer questions and provided useful tips. The venue is very good for botanical art and Joanna provided an introduction to all the key tools required for commencing botanical art in graphite.
- 5/5 from David Coote, attended Feb 2026: It was a fantastic day of learning the finer skills for botanical artwork. With Joanna’s knowledge, skills and passion, it was an enjoyable class, inspirational
- 5/5 from Bronwen Iotua, attended Feb 2026: Fantastic way to start information was easy to understand and provide at a good pace. Jo was an amazing presenter and well organised. Everything provided with opportunity to build on skills in the future.
Your teacher
Hi, I am Joanna and I have been a botanical artist, business owner and teacher based in Brisbane North. I have been focused on Botanical Art since 2017, when I started as a hobby and it quickly grew into a business. Before that I was a high school art, science and horticulture teacher.I am a social person and love meeting new people and helping them with their art journey, in a relaxed and fun way.I hope that I can teach you to make something beautiful, that you are proud of.
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