Student painting detailed botanical artwork with watercolours in a classroom setting
AU$469.00
Next: Wed, 22 Jul 6:30PM (AEST)

Watercolour Botanical Art Course


Discover the art of botanical painting in this inspiring watercolour course in Sydney. Botanical art is a specialised style that captures the beauty, structure and fine detail of plants with realism and precision. Guided by an expert tutor, you will explore essential watercolour techniques while learning to observe and accurately render flowers, foliage and vegetables.

Starting with foundational skills, you will practise layering, colour mixing and fine brushwork. As the course progresses, you will translate careful pencil sketches into vibrant, detailed watercolour artworks that combine scientific accuracy with artistic expression. This supportive and structured class is ideal for building confidence and refining your botanical illustration skills.

Course Content

  • Principles of botanical art and composition
  • Watercolour techniques and colour mixing
  • Creating depth, atmosphere and three-dimensional form

Schedule & Pricing

  • 6-week course, 6:30pm–9:00pm
  • Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
  • Course fee: $469

Important Information

  • Closed-in shoes required
  • Wear old clothes or bring an apron
  • Long hair must be tied back

Details

2 hours 30 minutes

You will learn

  • Apply watercolour layering and colour mixing techniques
  • Create realistic three-dimensional botanical forms
  • Develop confidence in botanical illustration projects

You will get

  • Expert tutor guidance and feedback
  • Hands-on practice with real plant specimens
  • Structured 6-week course in a studio environment

Appropriate for

Beginners and students with some watercolour painting experience.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Watercolour pad (300gsm, smooth, A4)
  • Selection of specified watercolour paints and filbert brushes
  • Pencils, kneadable eraser and basic drawing tools

What to wear

Closed-in shoes; wear old clothes or bring an apron.


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney 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.

Terms

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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