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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.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our $20 million public liability insurance.
* 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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Learn to combine observation, sketching and written notes to capture the beauty of the natural world
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5 hours
1 on 1
$235
(Afterpay available)
What you'll do
Discover the art of nature journaling—a rewarding practice that blends observation, sketching, and personal reflection to capture the beauty and intricacies of the natural world. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn techniques for creating engaging sketches, writing vivid descriptions, and recording sensory details that deepen your connection with nature.Guided by professional science illustrator Martha Iserman, you'll explore how to foster curiosity, sharpen your observation skills, and cultivate creativity and mindfulness.In the morning session, you will be introduced to the techniques and skills in the classroom and get to know your supplies. After a delicious lunch, you will venture out into the local historic Kyneton Botanical Gardens to put your new skills into practice.Each student will receive their own kit valued at over $80 to take home. It will include:
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- 4 x Grey-lead Pencils
- 3 x Copic Markers
- 1 x A4 25% Cotton Watercolour Spiral Notepad
- 1 x Blue Col-Erase Pencil
- 1 x Medium Waterbrush Pen
- 1 x 12 Travel Set Watercolour
- 1 x Eraser
- 1 x Sharpener
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This class is not available for purchase
What you'll get
- A nature journalling art kit to take home
- A delicious lunch
- Artworks completed during the day
- Skills to continue journalling at home
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners. No experience in nature journaling or drawing required.
What to bring
- As this workshop is both inside and outside, you should check the weather for the workshop and pack/wear appropriate clothes. E.g. Jumper/raincoat/hat/sunscreen. You should also ensure you are wearing suitable shoes.
- You are welcome to bring your own favourite supplies to enhance your journaling.
Location
The Old Auction House - 52-56 Mollison Street, Kyneton VIC
There is an all day parking lot off Simpson St or the Train Station is 950m away
Your teacher
Martha Iserman
4.8 (8)
Martha is a watercolour artist and science illustrator from Minneapolis, Minnesota, currently living and working in the Dandenong Ranges. Her work has been shown in galleries in the USA and Australia, and her illustration work has been featured in numerous scientific publications, museums, journals, textbooks and educational websites.Â
As well as her scientific illustrations Martha is known for creating worlds within worlds by depicting familiar organisms in unfamiliar ways, using very detailed pieces, colour, composition, and form to break out of traditional representational art tropes.Martha has undertaken a certificate in Nature Journaling teaching and loves imparting her love of nature to others.
Your host
The Old Auction House is an independently run multi-use arts precinct located in the regional Victorian town of Kyneton, just an hour north of Melbourne. Housed in a historic weatherboard building, which served as the much loved Ferris auction rooms for over 80 years, the precinct opened in April 2017 and is home to a variety of artistic spaces.The Old Auction House is currently home to a retail shop specialising in quality Australian handmade items, four working artist studios including local glass artists Leadlight By Ettore, a teaching space for visiting artists, and two gallery spaces with rotating exhibitions.The Old Auction House is open 7 days and the entire space has been renovated to be accessible for those with prams, wheelchairs, and mobility issues.The Old Auction House has a focus on community engagement in the arts. Each studio runs a variety of classes with different artists and materials throughout the year. Please have a look through our full list of classes to see the range of crafts and skills you can learn with our tutors or get in touch to book a private group session or party.
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