Drawing is a foundation skill for almost all-natural history art, from a quick field sketch to the most detailed illustration.

About the course:

This four-session studio-based course provides a comprehensive introduction to drawing with clear explanations of materials and techniques. Students will learn about perspective, line, value, mark making and shading and how to put these elements together in preliminary drawings. Using graphite, we will look at basic shapes in nature, shadows, p erspective and more. If you have always wanted to draw and not had the chance, then this class is for you!

Drawing needs minimal materials, is the easiest medium to carry with you in the field and helps you to enjoy the natural environment by looking with a purpose.

• Dates: 20 July – 10 August 2026
• Day/Time: Monday evenings 6.00 – 8.30pm
• Location: NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, AC
  

Pre-requisites: This course is suitable for 16+ beginners with little to no drawing experience, or for those wishing to build on the foundations of their drawing using the taught techniques.

Materials:  A list of materials will be sent upon enrolment.  Please check your JUNK and SPAM folders if you haven't seen this email within 2 days. Any questions can be directed to [email protected]

About the tutor:

Dr Taylor Singh is an artist who graduated from the ANU School of Art and Design. She is also a scientist, having just completed a PhD at the Eccles Institute of Neuroscience. Taylor has been painting since she was a child and enjoys drawing upon inspiration from the natural world. Taylor has led visual art workshops for the National Indigenous Summer School at ANU, and loves combining art and science in her painting practice. 

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. 

Image by Taylor Singh