The aim of this project is:

To promote the love of botanical art and the beauty of plants and their pollinators. 

To promote and provide classes on the Sunshine Coast ,Queensland, for beginners to developing artists. Classes will enable the participants to gain an insight into the demands of the art and to meet like minded colleagues across the region. 

Project description

October 2026 to January 2027 

Design and refine a series of classes from beginning graphite techniques to developing skills.

Develop promotional material that will include the link to BASA .

Begin promotion so classes are in place for a February start .

February 2027 

Begin weekend classes so everyone has access. Classes will be 3-4 hours long. 

Topics will include 2D to 3D drawing, various graphite techniques to achieve tonal values, 3D, from and structure using leaves, stems, fruits, flowers. 

Composition and visual appeal will also be included. 

Continue classes developing the above over the following eight months. 

It is projected that a second class will be required as there are a number of children interested. Timing will be guided by their needs. 

By August  2027 it is also projected colour will be requested so basic watercolour techniques will be included. 

October 2027- Mount an exhibition of student work to share with the local community 

Project Outcomes

Learn to draw botanical subjects to illustration level as well to botanical art level that will lead to increased botanical knowledge and the love of our fauna. 

Encouragement to join BASA. 

Learn how to mount a small exhibition.