Receive a total of $40 off when two places are booked together in Alison Oberg's botanical design workshops — whether that's an adult and teen or two adults attending together for the afternoon session.

Add CREATIVE2026 at checkout to apply your discount.

*Other discounts do not apply.

Expand your creativity with a deep dive into botanical designs with Alison Oberg. You will create beautiful botanical designs in your unique style using simple art materials. 

Fully Booked

• Dates: 4 July 2026
• Day/Time: Saturday, 9.30am – 12.30pm  
• Location: NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT

Open to Teens when accompanied with an adult

• Dates: 4 July 2026
• Day/Time: Saturday, 1.30am – 4.30pm   
• Location: NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT

Course Description:

If you love creating nature inspired art and want to get back into your art or try some new, this course will provide a you with the opportunity to work with a few key art materials to refresh and expand your interpretation of botanical elements. During this workshop, Alison will show you how to create beautiful botanical designs inspired by Australia native flowers, leaves and seed pods. Creative moments like these are a key part of Alison’s creative practice.

Learning Outcomes 

• Knowledge of materials and equipment used with mixed media art, such as collage, paint pens and fine liners.
• Exploration of mark making using different materials and different techniques to create unique patterns and depth in the work.
• Knowledge of art principles such as contrast, design, colour.
• Observation skills of shapes and patterns in a variety of Banksia flowers and leaves, from photos and dried specimens.
• The ability to confidently create from a blank page, trust in your creative choices, and confidently resolve creative challenges using readily available art materials.
  

Level of experience

It is suitable for people from beginners to advanced. This course is designed to spark your curiosity about observing patterns and shapes of ing Australian native plants.

Materials: All materials will be provided and are included in the cost of the course.

About the tutor:

Alison Oberg is a Canberra artist with a love of nature who has a long-established interest in art and creativity. She has a passion for mixed media nature-inspired art and loves teaching art that is accessible to everyone.  

 See Alison's amazing work at: @obergalison

NatureArt Lab Awards

2022, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and National Finalist Award

2024, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Building Communities, ACT; and National Finalist Award

2025, Telstra Best of Business Award Finalist for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and Finalist for Accelerating Women, ACT

2025, Awards Australia Semi-Finalist for Connecting Communities, NSW and ACT; and Semi-Finalist for Small Business Award NSW and ACT. 

Images by Alison Oberg