This class is a wonderful way to learn the art of illustration through the observation and capture of intricate details, patterns, shapes, and colours found in natural objects. A tiny insect, a curled leaf, a striking feather..

Designed for beginners and intermediate students, and with a focus on Australian plants, birds and invertebrates, this course will teach you skills and develop techniques to create beautiful and accurate drawings using graphite, ink and coloured pencil.

Lessons will include practical demonstrations, step by step methods and group practice time as you are guided through the process of sketching, creating shape, and conveying depth.

ILLUSTRATING NATURE PREREQUISITE – Enrolment into Illustrating Nature requires the completion of our Introduction to Illustration course, or approval by the course trainer or coordinator prior to enrolment. Please contact Reception to express your interest.

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Enrolment Fees Concession rates are available to eligible participants; no further discounts apply. Where offered, pro rata enrolments only apply following commencement of the term (from week 2 onward) where places are available, and enrolments must be for all remaining sessions of the term. Illustration and Language students enrolled for a full term will be granted pro rata for up to 2 weeks per enrolment per term, as makeup classes are not an available option.

Makeup Classes

Students can access two makeup classes per enrolment per term, subject to availability and must be pre-booked via Reception. Once a makeup class is booked it cannot be rebooked and will be forfeited in the case of non-attendance. Attending a class without a booking made via Reception is a breach of our Work Health and Safety Policies and will forfeit any remaining makeup classes.

A refund will be given: If the course is cancelled by Pines Learning. If a course has already commenced no refund will be due. In exceptional circumstances, and at the discretion of Pines Learning, a refund may be provided upon receipt of a Medical Certificate, which indicates incapacity to undertake the remainder of the course AND a completed “Community Program Refund Request Form”. In this instance a pro-rata refund may be calculated with an administrative charge of 10% of the remaining course fees being retained by Pines Learning. Participants are advised to seek medical advice from their health care professional before enrolling in courses as pre-existing medical conditions impacting on course participation will not be taken into consideration for refunds.

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