Watercolour Botanical Art Course
Discover the beauty and precision of botanical art in this hands-on watercolour painting course in Sydney. Learn how to capture plants with scientific accuracy and artistic expression using realistic watercolour techniques.
Begin with essential foundations including pencil sketching, shading, colour mixing and controlled brushwork. As you progress, you will carefully observe real plant specimens—such as flowers, vegetables and foliage—and translate their intricate details onto paper. With expert tutor guidance, you’ll build confidence and create a finished botanical artwork that demonstrates depth, dimension and clarity.
This structured and supportive course is ideal for beginners and experienced artists wanting to refine their botanical illustration skills.
Course Content
- Principles of botanical art and composition
- Watercolour application and colour mixing techniques
- Creating the illusion of three dimensions
- Problem-solving common watercolour challenges
Schedule & Pricing
- 6-week course | 6:30pm–9:00pm
- Course fee: $469
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
Materials
- Option to purchase a full materials kit at enrolment
- Or bring your own watercolour paints, brushes, 300gsm A4 pad and drawing tools
- Closed-in shoes required; wear old clothes or bring an apron
Details
You will learn
- Apply pencil sketching and shading techniques for botanical subjects
- Use watercolour layering and colour mixing with control
- Create realistic three-dimensional botanical illustrations
You will get
- Expert tutor guidance and feedback
- Hands-on practice with real plant specimens
- A finished botanical watercolour artwork
Appropriate for
Beginners and students with some watercolour painting experience.
Preparation
What to bring
- Watercolour paints and brushes (or pre-purchased kit)
- 300gsm A4 watercolour pad and drawing pencils
- Apron and closed-in shoes
What to wear
Closed-in shoes; wear old clothes or bring an apron.
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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