Drawing One Foundation Studies with Renee Prescott

Updated course structure – 5 week course Drawing is a foundation skill for almost all-natural history art, from a quick field sketch to the most detailed illustration. Dates: 12 November - 3 December 2026 Day/Time: Thursdays, 9.30am – 12.30pm Location: NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT About the course: This five-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, perspective 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. 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 following enrolment. About the tutor: Canberra based, Renee Prescott, has a passion for sharing her love of nature that many of us walk past or often can’t see. Renee is an avid photographer of nature’s awe-inspiring macro world, with a particular interest in fungi, moss and insects. Over the past years she has complemented her photography by focusing on various art mediums, including graphite; pen & ink; coloured pencil; and watercolour, to re-create the beauty and uniqueness of natural subjects (particularly when photos don’t do them justice). Renee looks forward to sharing her practical knowledge and experience to inspire participants in developing their artistic endeavours with nature. Testimonials: "I found that this course really enhanced my ability to draw what I could see by introducing me to valuable techniques for a satisfying outcome". Gill Any questions can be directed to info@natureartlab.com.au Images by Renee Prescott 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 credits: Renee Prescott Welcome to our Community - where nature and art are important! Sign up for our newsletter to find out what's coming up! Nature-inspired Tours and Art Classes | Short Art Courses in Canberra — NatureArt Lab Join our membership program for discounts on courses and other benefits! Details at: Membership Benefits and Discounts — NatureArt Lab Share our news and programs with family and friends :)