Wildlife and Botanical Illustration Class

Learn how to draw Australia's fascinating wildlife and nature with an expert!



2 hours

Class size 1 to 14 (public classes), 10 to 15

  $65 - $85 ($65 for Public class; $85 for Private class (min 10 people)) (Afterpay available)

Looking for unique things to do in Melbourne? Join this wildlife and botanical illustration class, perfect for all skill levels.
In this workshop, you will learn how to draw wildlife and nature using observational and visual interpretation skills in an enjoyable and effective way.
Learn essential drawing skills that will help you create accurate and stunning illustrations of subjects of the natural world. You will study native animals and plants from photo references, models, and real-life examples.
No matter your level of skill or experience, you'll be guided through the process of creating wildlife and nature drawings from scratch. Each class includes practical and theoretical instruction, along with plenty of time to put your new knowledge into practice.
You will learn:
  • The fundamentals of drawing like proportions, value, light, shadow, form and shape.
  • Different shading methods.
  • Expert methods to create realistic drawings.
  • How to ‘connect your eyes’ to your drawing hand and be precise when analysing what you observe.
  • How to use the power of composition and the illusion of depth in your drawings.
  • Amazing and significant facts about Australia's precious wildlife and nature.
  • How to effectively communicate your ideas to create an original artwork.
We will use a range of different materials starting with simple pencil sketches to more advanced illustrations using coloured pencil, charcoal, pastels and ink.
Australia’s natural world is a fascinating place, being able to capture it through the process of drawing provides insights into life that can expand our knowledge and change how we think about ourselves and our environment.
By the way, your experienced tutor Mara is also a trained volunteer wildlife carer and can provide you with some astonishing facts about Australian wildlife!

Upcoming dates for Wildlife and Botanical Illustration Class

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 2:03am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

12 upcoming dates between 16 Oct 2026 and 20 Jun 2027.

  • Fri 16 Oct 2026, 5pm-7pm (Hurstbridge • SKETCH & SIP CLASS ( BYO, 18+ only))
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm (Albert Park)
  • Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5pm-7pm (Hurstbridge • SKETCH & SIP CLASS( BYO, 18+ only))
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 4pm-6pm (Albert Park)
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026, 5pm-7pm (Hurstbridge • SKETCH & SIP CLASS(BYO,18+ only))
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm (Albert Park)
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026, 5pm-7pm (Hurstbridge • SKETCH & SIP CLASS(BYO,18+only))
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027, 4:30pm-6:30pm (Albert Park)
  • Fri 12 Feb 2027, 5pm-7pm (Hurstbridge • Sketch &bSip class (BYO,18+only))
  • Sun 14 Mar 2027, 4:30pm-6:30pm (Albert Park)
  • Sun 2 May 2027, 4pm-6pm (Albert Park)
  • Sun 20 Jun 2027, 4pm-6pm (Albert Park)
What you'll get
  • You will take home your own unique artwork capturing Australia's wonderful wildlife and natural world.
  • All materials for colouring will be provided.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly class, this is a class for all skill levels!
What to bring
You only need to bring basic materials such as: drawing sketch pad, pencils (HB, B, 2B,).
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Location varies by date; to see details.

  • House, 901 Main Hurstbridge Road, Hurstbridge VIC
  • 21 Graham Street, Albert Park VIC
  • 2 Richardson Street, Albert Park VIC

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Recent reviews of Wildlife and Botanical Illustration Class

  • 5/5 from Ant Manjali, attended Jul 2026: Amazing class, really good techniques. Amazing teaching, great class, highly recommend and good timings. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Jane Knowles, attended Jun 2026: Tamara was diligent, kind, patient and encouraging and certainly a good teacher. My granddaughter and I learned many useful techniques to set us on our creative art journey
  • 5/5 from Maree Coldrey, attended Apr 2026: Great teacher who was very attentive to all students. We had a great day drawing outside. I learnt so much:)
  • 5/5 from Robin Wilson, attended Mar 2026: Really great class, learned a lot and enjoyed the use of the farm to gain some inspiration. We took our 13 yr old son with us as well, nice family day out. Well worth the trip from Bayside, the surrounding community farm adds to the experience.
  • 4/5 from Emma Cole, attended Mar 2026: No gift card It was a fun relaxing class, I think as someone who has had a bit more experience than others The instructions given were suitable to beginners or children You could tell she's a great teacher for this There was a lot of time spent talking at the start Time on hatching and stipling I think it would have been better if we could have picked what we wanted to draw especially for those with a bit more experience. I also wasn't aware I could have brought my own material Good class overall
  • 5/5 from Nicole van Bergen, attended Feb 2026: Great class to learn some foundations!
  • 5/5 from Deborah Copeland, attended Feb 2026: This was a great class. I haven't done much drawing in about 20 years and this was a great way to get back into it.
  • 5/5 from Nataile Richardson, attended Jan 2026: Tamara was excellent! Very informative and I definitely surprised myself! Thanks so very much!
  • 5/5 from Mellisa Chen, attended Apr 2025: Our family have attended two classes now and Tamara with her years of experience was a warm and welcoming teacher as always! None of us had any drawing experience when we started and through her expertise and support we’ve surprised ourselves with the quality of work we could create even after just our first lesson.
  • 5/5 from Ashleigh Roberts-Finlay, attended Apr 2025: We did the wildlife and botanical drawing class. Tamara was an awesome teacher! The class was so well laid out to teach us everything we needed before we started our big project, and Tamara did an amazing job helping us all get something we were really proud of. I'll definitely come back for another class
  • 5/5 from Frankie Jayne, attended Apr 2025: The best teacher.
  • 5/5 from Jacqui Collins, attended Oct 2023: Excellent teachet Venue great Learnt a lot Materials supplied great Encouraging Need to practice at home now
Your teacher

Scribble Cat Studios
Scribble Cat Studios

4.9 (151)
female Women-owned

Scribble Cat Studios is a new and independent art studio in Melbourne. It was founded by Dr Mara Jordan a European trained artist, academic and educator with over two decades of professional experience.
While we are dedicated to produce our own art, we are also offering a series of inspiring art classes and workshops for adults and teenagers. Our innovative course program focuses on specialised classes in drawing, painting, illustration, comic art, animation, visual storytelling, and portfolio mentoring.
Furthermore, we offer unique ‘art & impact’ classes supporting environmental, animal & wildlife protection and social causes. The focus lies not only on teaching the technical skills of drawing but also to create meaningful work and to encourage the participants individual growth as artists.
At Scribble Cat Studios, our mission is to create a relaxed, fun, and nurturing space for all kinds of artists - beginners to professionals - to come together and express their creative sides.
Whether you’re a professional looking for new inspiration, a brand-new student hoping to improve your drawing skills, or if you’re simply interested in picking up a new hobby, Scribble Cat Studios is here to welcome you and support you on your artistic journey.

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