Tuesday
pastels
Beginning with a focus on still life and then moving into the students own interests and style. Experience and explore the velvety medium of soft pastels. Linda is a supportive and inspiring tutor who has a very loyal following at CCC.
Places are limited in this class due to high demand.
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Tuesdays 09:30am to 12:00pm (2.5h)
22 July - 16 September
Cost: $257 for 9 weeks
Room: Studio 2
Teacher: Linda Finch
Introduction to Nature Illustration
Step into the world of nature illustration with this gentle introduction to drawing using coloured pencils. Designed especially for beginners, this course offers a relaxed and encouraging environment where you can explore your creativity, learn new skills, and enjoy the process of bringing the natural world to life on the page.
You will be introduced to the essential techniques of nature illustration, including basic sketching, shading, colour layering, and creating texture, all at a comfortable pace. With a focus on observation and enjoyment rather than perfection, this class is a space to experiment, ask questions, and build your confidence as an artist.
Whether you have never picked up a coloured pencil before or are returning to art after a break, you will find friendly guidance, shared inspiration, and the joy of learning in a group of fellow beginners. By the end of the course, you’ll have completed a variety of small drawings of natural subjects, and built the foundational skills to move on to more complex drawings.
This class is a prerequisite for our full Nature Illustration class which runs on Tuesday afternoons.
No experience necessary, just curiosity and a love of nature!
Tuesdays 11:00am - 12:30pm
12 August - 09 September
Cost: $153 for 5 weeks
Room: Studio 1
Teacher: Peta McDonald
NATURE illustration (Int.)
This course delves into the captivating world of nature illustration, with an emphasis on the delicate details of subjects such as plants, birds, lichens, insects, fungi, and more. Students will explore the use of graphite, pen, and coloured pencils to represent these natural subjects.
In this hands-on class, you’ll explore a variety of techniques and skills through guided exercises and group demonstrations. As you learn and grow, you’ll have the chance to refine your abilities, working towards creating beautiful fine art projects with coloured pencils.
Each session will give you plenty of time to practice, experiment, and perfect your skills, while receiving helpful, personalised feedback from your instructor along the way. It’s a great way to learn, grow, and have fun together with others!
Collaborative Learning:
Throughout the course, you'll learn alongside others, share insights, and receive constructive feedback.
This course is suited to those who have already begun developing their nature illustration skills. To enroll, you should have completed either the 'Introduction to Nature Illustration' course or at least one term of Nature Illustration in 2025. A foundation in basic pencil techniques will help ensure participants can confidently engage with the class content. As our class projects build progressively each week, late enrollments are discouraged
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Tuesdays 01:00pm - 03:00pm
22 July - 16 September
Cost: $276 for 9 weeks
Room: Studio 2
Teacher: Peta McDonald