9.30am - 3.30pm Sunday 8 November 2026, Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens
Paint a native Green Carpenter Bee
In this workshop you will learn:
· To observe the structure and form of the green carpenter bee, referring to a bee specimen as well as photographs and diagrams;
· To use a magnifier to investigate and draw smaller areas such as details on the head and legs which are difficult to see with the naked eye;
· Watercolour techniques including washes, glazing and dry brush work for a detailed finish; and
· How to make the bee look realistic – shiny, iridescent and three dimensional using light, shade and colour.
By the end of the workshop you will be well on the way to completing a beautiful artwork using fundamental watercolour techniques learnt in this workshop.
This is an introductory class suitable for beginners to intermediate level artists.
Materials list will be provided by email. A kit can be purchased for an extra cost of $55. Click here
BYO morning tea / lunch or purchase from the cafe. Tea and coffee provided.
Gates to the Gardens are open between 9am and 4pm.
9.30am - 3.30pm Sunday 8 November 2026, Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens
Paint a native Green Carpenter Bee
In this workshop you will learn:
· To observe the structure and form of the green carpenter bee, referring to a bee specimen as well as photographs and diagrams;
· To use a magnifier to investigate and draw smaller areas such as details on the head and legs which are difficult to see with the naked eye;
· Watercolour techniques including washes, glazing and dry brush work for a detailed finish; and
· How to make the bee look realistic – shiny, iridescent and three dimensional using light, shade and colour.
By the end of the workshop you will be well on the way to completing a beautiful artwork using fundamental watercolour techniques learnt in this workshop.
This is an introductory class suitable for beginners to intermediate level artists.
Materials list will be provided by email. A kit can be purchased for an extra cost of $55. Click here
BYO morning tea / lunch or purchase from the cafe. Tea and coffee provided.
Gates to the Gardens are open between 9am and 4pm.
