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• Australian Flora Series: Myrtaceae (gums, bottlebrushes)

  • Start
    5 May 2026
  • End
    6 May 2026
  • Location
    Moonah Arts Centre, Moonah, TAS

  Learn about an iconic Australian plant family: Myrtaceae with Tanya Scharaschkin

  I thoroughly enjoy running workshops on different plant families as part of my “Australian Flora Series”. We spend a day or two, focused on a single plant family, with time to examine and draw and learn all manner of interesting details. We examine flowers and vegetative material so as to thoroughly understand processes such as pollination, dispersal and germination and to gain an appreciation of diversity of forms. We discuss aspects of the ecology and evolutionary history of the family, in relation to Australia's geological past. 

  The workshop will suit anyone interested in learning about our native flora or simply curious about the natural world. My aim is to make it easy for people to understand botany, so that they can follow their interests and apply scientific knowledge to practical purposes, such as gardening, plant conservation, plant ID, propagation. Participants are encouraged to take notes and make simple drawings based on observations. These drawings can form part of a "botanical study" to develop into more detailed artwork later or could go straight into your nature journal. 

  Why not head down to Hobart for a few days of botanical art and nature journalling? Bring a friend or family members. My workshops and the retreat do not require any prior scientific or drawing/art experience, just an interest in the natural world.

  Cost $580 for two days 5-6 May 2026 10am to 4pm

  Book directly with Tanya (email: botanicalresearcharttraining@gmail.com ) or via Humanitex https://events.humanitix.com/myrtaceae 

  About your instructor:

  Dr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist and artist, with over 35 years of teaching experience. Tanya has a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology and a Master’s degree in Zoology from Pakistan. She has a Master’s degree in Vertebrate Paleontology and a PhD in Plant Systematics from the US. Much of her academic career was spent in Brisbane, Queensland. She is now a free-lance botanist and artist, living and working in Collinsvale, Tasmania.

  Tanya is an enthusiastic and well-organised instructor. Her lectures, talks and workshops enable the general public to understand scientific concepts. Tanya conducts a variety of workshops as a way of sharing her enthusiasm for plants and bringing art and science together.

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• Australian Flora Series: Proteaceae (banksias, grevilleas)

  • Start
    13 May 2026
  • End
    14 May 2026
  • Location
    Moonah Arts Centre, Moonah, TAS

  Learn about an iconic Australian plant family: Proteaceae (banksias, grevilleas) with Tanya Scharaschkin

  I thoroughly enjoy running workshops on different plant families as part of my “Australian Flora Series”. We spend a day or two, focused on a single plant family, with time to examine and draw and learn all manner of interesting details. We examine flowers and vegetative material so as to thoroughly understand processes such as pollination, dispersal and germination and to gain an appreciation of diversity of forms. We discuss aspects of the ecology and evolutionary history of the family, in relation to Australia's geological past. 

  The workshop will suit anyone interested in learning about our native flora or simply curious about the natural world. My aim is to make it easy for people to understand botany, so that they can follow their interests and apply scientific knowledge to practical purposes, such as gardening, plant conservation, plant ID, propagation. Participants are encouraged to take notes and make simple drawings based on observations. These drawings can form part of a "botanical study" to develop into more detailed artwork later or could go straight into your nature journal. 

  Why not head down to Hobart for a few days of botanical art and nature journalling? Bring a friend or family members. My workshops and the retreat do not require any prior scientific or drawing/art experience, just an interest in the natural world.

  Cost $580 for two days 13-14 May 2026 10am to 4pm

  Book directly with Tanya (email: botanicalresearcharttraining@gmail.com ) or via Humanitex https://events.humanitix.com/proteaceae

  About your instructor

  Dr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist and artist, with over 35 years of teaching experience. Tanya has a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology and a Master’s degree in Zoology from Pakistan. She has a Master’s degree in Vertebrate Paleontology and a PhD in Plant Systematics from the US. Much of her academic career was spent in Brisbane, Queensland. She is now a free-lance botanist and artist, living and working in Collinsvale, Tasmania.

  Tanya is an enthusiastic and well-organised instructor. Her lectures, talks and workshops enable the general public to understand scientific concepts. Tanya conducts a variety of workshops as a way of sharing her enthusiasm for plants and bringing art and science together.

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• Online Demonstration by Anna Voytsekhovich - Ampersand Aquaboard

  • When
    23 May 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
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  Curious about expanding your botanical art practice beyond traditional paper?

  In this demonstration, Anna introduces Ampersand Aquaboard as a versatile and exciting alternative painting surface for botanical art.

  You’ll gain insight into the unique qualities of Aquaboard and discover which techniques work best to achieve refined, luminous results. Anna will guide you step by step through surface preparation, demonstrate a range of watercolour approaches, and show how to effectively lift and rework paint—unlocking new creative possibilities.

  Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this session will offer practical tips and fresh inspiration for your artistic practice.

  Members can register to attend the demonstration by clicking the Register button. Cost is $10. Registration closes May 22nd.

  A Zoom link to the meeting will be sent on the morning of the 23rd to those who have registered. If it hasn't arrived by 11am please check your spam folder.

  The demo will start at 2pm but the Zoom link will be open from 1:30pm to allow participants to connect. Information on using Zoom is available here.

  The demonstration will be recorded and available later from the website to those who have registered.

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• Flora: Nature's Gift - a BASA Exhibition

  • Start
    5 Jul 2026
  • End
    30 Jul 2026
  • Location
    RQAS 'Red Wall' Gallery, 25 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach QLD

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  Flora: Nature’s Gift is a BASA exhibition, being held for the first time on the Gold Coast. BASA will hold the exhibition jointly with the Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS), at their gallery in Broadbeach QLD. The opening will be at 3pm on Sunday 5 July 2026.

  It is a special event, as it brings together three organisations with BASA - the Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS), the Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens (GCRBG) and Native Plants Queensland (NPQ). The support of these organisations will greatly enhance the profile of botanical art in the local community, as well as attracting the attention of interstate and overseas visitors.

  The 2026 Flora Information for Artists is now available and we have also compiled a general Exhibition Guidelines for Artists.

  Entries will close on 22 May 2026.

  To enter please complete the Artwork Submission Form and then click the Register button to register and pay.

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• The Art of Botanical Illustration

  • Start
    19 Sep 2026
  • End
    4 Oct 2026
  • Location
    Domain House Gallery, Dallas Brooks Drive, Melbourne

  The premier Botanical Art exhibition held every 2 years at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

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• Flora: the Art and Science of the Plant

  • Start
    4 Dec 2026
  • End
    14 Feb 2027
  • Location
    Mildura Arts Centre

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