Botanical Drawing Class with Limited Coloured Pencils

Use a limited 12-colour palette to depict simple botanical subjects



2 hours Location Banyo Class size 1 to 10 guests   $85 (Afterpay available)

Discover the art of truly seeing nature – and bringing it to life with coloured pencils.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll work from simple botanical subjects, such as leaves, and learn to look closely at their colours, shapes and subtle variations. You’ll discover how to analyse what you see and translate those observations onto paper using just a basic 12-colour pencil set.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll be introduced to practical coloured pencil techniques that show how much can be achieved with a limited palette.
No expensive collection of pencils is needed – through careful colour mixing and layering, you can create surprisingly rich and realistic results.
What you’ll learn:
  • Develop your understanding of colour and colour mixing
  • Observe botanical subjects closely to uncover subtle layers of colour
  • Build colour, depth and texture through layering
  • Make the most of a limited 12-colour palette
  • Apply these techniques through small, achievable botanical sketches
Come along and discover how truly seeing the colours in nature can transform the way you draw.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel or reschedule your workshop booking anytime up to 7 days before the class. Unfortunately, if you cancel within 7 days and we are unable to fill your spot, we will not be able to offer a refund or credit. You’re welcome to pass your ticket onto someone else; just send us a message with their name and contact details so that we can update the booking. Thanks so much for your understanding and support.

Upcoming dates for Botanical Drawing Class with Limited Coloured Pencils

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 20 Oct 2026, 12:32am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 6 Dec 2026 and 6 Dec 2026.

  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 1pm-3pm
What you'll get
Work on several small sketches from real botanicals and take home your creations.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
A sharpener and pen/paper for note taking.
Location

Hive Studios, Depot Street, Banyo QLD

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Recent reviews of Botanical Drawing Class with Limited Coloured Pencils

  • 5/5 from Andrew Cameron, attended Oct 2026: Great class. I had never drawn with pencil colour and was good to learn colour blending in plants.
  • 5/5 from Maggie Drew, attended Oct 2026: Great session learning how to use watercolour pencils and mixing colours for effect - thank you
  • 5/5 from Lesley Turton, attended Oct 2026: very skilled teacher, individual attention, friendly and we achieved good outcomes in a short time
  • 5/5 from Andrea Lewer, attended Oct 2026: It was nice to learn the different techniques for the colour pencil drawings. Was peaceful and relaxing.
  • 5/5 from Maaret Webb, attended Oct 2026: I learnt all I that I hoped for. Very happy with my results too.
  • 4/5 from Suzanne Blatcher, attended Oct 2026: Pleasant atmosphere, teacher was attentive to everyone. Learnt to blend coloured pencils to match the colours of a variety of plant material.
Your teacher

Florence Joly
Florence Joly
(Brisbane Botanical Artists)

4.9 (10)
female Women-owned

I was born in France and moved to Brisbane, joining the Botanical Art Society of Queensland in 2012.
A graphic designer by trade, my love for macro photography opened a new window into the botanical world. I specialises in coloured pencils focusing on close up details.
I exhibited with the society over numerous years and was part of the touring exhibition Artistic Endeavour, a contemporary response to the legacy of Banks, Solander and Parkinson in 2020.
I started teaching coloured pencils classes in 2019.

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