Drawing Leaves in Graphite Class

Start your botanical art journey in black and white!



3 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

  $90 - $95 (Earlybird price of $90 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead, otherwise $95 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $90/guest for 2+ guests) (Afterpay available)

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
  • How to depict your chosen leaf, focusing on how a grid can help you accurately depict the outline of your subject
  • To apply this knowledge and draw your own detailed leaf
By the end of this class, you will have started a detailed drawing and will take your leaf and drawing home to continue.
Note: This workshop will take place in an upstairs workshop space, which is accessible via a staircase with a landing. If you have any accessibility concerns, please message us, and we will endeavour to book a downstairs space instead.
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.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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What you'll get
  • Three 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
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to give it a go
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 cool gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

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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Your teacher

Joanna Thomas
Joanna Thomas
(Brisbane Botanical Artists)

Instagram followers 4k followers
female Women-owned

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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