Learn to draw! Try this fun, absolute beginners' drawing class with Taylor Singh.

About the course:

In a letter to his brother Theo, Vincent van Gogh remarked that ‘drawing is the root of everything…’. In relation to botanical art, the skills attained through learning to draw are fundamental, as through drawing an artist learns to see.

In this one-day, intensive drawing workshop participants will try a series of skill-building exercises in perception, as well as learning how to use values and tones with graphite pencils. 

Inspired with nature objects, participants will be introduced to some basic skills and tips for drawing. This course is for beginners who are interested in learning to draw, with a focus on nature and graphite pencil drawing. Participants will leave with the ability to confidently begin drawing and can then consider taking further steps with their art skills. 

• Dates: 30 August 2026
  
• Day/Time: Sunday 9.30am – 4.00pm
  
• Location: NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT

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:

Taylor Singh is an artist who graduated from the ANU School of Art and Design. She is also a scientist, currently completing 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, has been teaching with NatureArt Lab for more than a year, 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