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Geelong School of Botanical Art

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: 5222 6053

Address: Geelong Botanic Gardens in the Meeting Room at the Rear of the Gardens 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.friendsgbg.org.au

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25.01.2022 Geelong School of Botanical Art Term 4 Classes now open for bookings. BOOK NOW, AS CLASSES ARE FILLING UP QUICKLY. For more information ring the Friends’ office on 03 5222 6053 or email [email protected] *Image by Deb Chirnside, recently retired tutor and current student of GSBA. Banksia serrata Old Man Banksia.... TERM 4 CLASSES: ONLINE: Tuesday Classes Drawing with Graphite with Amanda Ahmed 10.00 am to 12.00 pm using Zoom (detailed description upon registration) $310 members or $ 340 non-members for 10 weeks 6, 13, 20, 27 October 3, 10, 17, 24 November 1, 8 December ONLINE: Tuesday Classes Drawing with Coloured Pencil with Amanda Ahmed 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm using Zoom (detailed description upon registration) $310 members or $ 340 non-members for 10 weeks 6, 13, 20, 27 October 3, 10, 17, 24 November 1, 8 December ONLINE: Saturday Classes (Advanced) with John Pastoriza-Piñol 10.00 am to 12.00 am using Zoom (detailed description upon registration) $310 members or $ 340 non-members for 10 weeks 10, 17, 24, 31 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 5, 12 December IN-PERSON: Friday Morning Class (Beginner to Intermediate): with Dolores Sk-Malloni 9.30am - 12.30pm $310 members or $340 non-members for 8 weeks 9, 16, 23, 30 October 6, 13, 20, 27 November IN-PERSON: Friday Afternoon Class (Beginner to Intermediate): with Dolores Sk-Malloni 1.00pm - 4.00pm $310 members or $340 non-members for 8 weeks 9, 16, 23, 30 October 6, 13, 20, 27 November

21.01.2022 This stunning and vivid artwork is by Deb Chirnside, who is the tutor of Tuesday's Watercolour classes and a long time student of John Pastoriza-Pinol. The artwork is called Solanum lycopersicum Heritage Tomato and is a taste of what will be on display at the up and coming Exhibition 'Inspired by Nature 6' highlighting artwork for sale from the students and tutors at Geelong School of Botanical Art. Stay tuned for more details.

21.01.2022 fabulous coloured pencil works for term 2 from the Tuesday drawing class

20.01.2022 INSPIRED BY NATURE 6 Botanic Art Exhibition Exhibition Gallery at Waterfront, Deakin University Cnr Cunningham Street and Western Beach Road, Geelong 2 - 30 August 2019 GALLERY OPEN Monday to Friday, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm... The Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens are pleased to present the sixth biennial Inspired by Nature exhibition showcasing over eighty watercolour paintings and pencil drawings representing works by twenty nine artists from the Geelong School of Botanical Art. Many of the artists have received numerous awards and are represented in botanical art collections both nationally and internationally. The artists attend classes at Geelong School of Botanical Art, managed by the Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens. All enquiries to the Friends’ office. Ph. 5222 6053 or [email protected] See more

19.01.2022 As the Covid19 situation in Victoria is still unstable, all classes continue to be on hold until Covid19 restrictions are lifted and we receive the green light from CoGG. The sub-committee of GSBA are busy behind the scenes addressing changes to how we would normally manage classes. Whatever decisions are made, the safety of students and tutors will be utmost in our considerations and we will be monitoring the situation closely. We will keep you updated as we go. Looking forward to seeing you all again. Artwork by Joan Moncrieff - Nymphaea alba

18.01.2022 'Inspired by Nature 6' Botanic Art Exhibition Awards: Niki Coates won the Best Artwork sponsored by Cavalier Art Supplies in Ryrie Street Geelong, and Linda Fiddes won the Encouragement Award awarded by the Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens. Congratulations Niki and Linda - Well Deserved!

18.01.2022 fantastic way to finish off the end of term and a very productive year with the Drawing I and II students ... beautiful works in coloured pencil

18.01.2022 Beautiful works from the Tuesday Watercolor I class of Leucadendrons ... so impressive! ... congratulations to you all on a hardworking, fun and productive year

16.01.2022 Leucadendrons continued in the Tuesday Drawing I and II class ... just as fabulous in graphite congratulations to you all for your commitment, hard work and beautiful art

12.01.2022 Congratulations Joan Moncrief for winning the Peoples Choice Award for best artwork in the 'Inspired by Nature 6' exhibition, well deserved. A huge thank you to all that attended the exhibition and to those who purchased artwork; we have now closed the exhibition and planning will start soon for the next one in two years time. Artwork: Nymphaea alba European White Water Lily by Joan Moncrief. Joan attends Friday botanic art classes with tutor Dolores Skowronski-Malloni.

11.01.2022 A great opportunity to try something a bit different, contact the office (03 5222 6053) to put your name down for this exciting workshop!

10.01.2022 We are delighted to present the new logo for the Geelong School of Botanical Art designed by Niki Coates, Graphic Designer and student at the School. The logo was inspired by the historic Gingko biloba tree which has stood in the gardens since 1859. Niki’s design process began with thorough research; an in-depth review of global botanical schools and other relevant community logos, and a visit to the Gingko tree to sketch and collect samples for inspiration. Approximatel...y 40 preliminary pen and paper sketches were generated to brainstorm ideas. From these, Niki chose to use a single leaf specimen collected from our iconic tree and created a series of leaf rubbings using different graphite grades. Adding sketches of the tree’s gingko seed, Niki worked the two elements to create design variations. Typographic styles, texture and colour combinations were chosen to create balance and legibility. The final logo design is simple and flexible, it distinguishes the school whilst complementing the Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens and Geelong Botanic Gardens logos. See more

09.01.2022 Inspired by Nature 6 Botanic Art Exhibition - the hanging process.

08.01.2022 beautiful works by tuesday drawing class in colour pencil by jennie urquart and graphite by sam whitton

08.01.2022 Congratulations Geelong School of Botanical Art on a very successful Exhibition Opening at Exhibition Gallery, Deakin University.