Midwinter Botanical Masterclass with Maggie May Jeffries
Join us for a full day of botanical painting with artist-educator Maggie May Jeffries. Designed for artists of all levels, emerging and experienced artists alike, this masterclass focuses on developing observation skills, composition and confidence in working with botanical illustration and painting.
Working with charcoal, acrylics and oils, participants will explore intuitive colour mixing, layering, brush techniques and Maggie’s distinctive “rewilding” approach to composition. Throughout the day, Maggie will share professional demonstrations, practical theory and personalised 1:1 guidance, encouraging each participant to develop their own creative process at a thoughtful pace.
Your $399 registration fee includes:
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All necessary Art materials: portable easels, non-toxic solvents and brush cleaner, charcoal, graphite pencils and paper, drawing paper, paintbrushes, standard canvas – simply arrive ready to learn and create 🌻
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Morning tea and Lunch
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Public talk on Sunday 9 August by Maggie May Jeffries (gratis glass of wine)
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Professional Demonstrations and Practical theory: drawing and composition principles; real-time collaging techniques; brush techniques for blending; creative decision-making and artistic problem-solving.
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Personalised guidance: feedback on your work, dedicated time for questions, 1:1 guidance throughout the day, with support tailored to your artistic goals. ​
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At the conclusion of the Masterclass you will have gained confidence in your abilities, and a deeper understanding of composition, botanical painting and the virtues of moving slowly through the process.
By the end of the masterclass, you’ll leave with greater confidence in botanical painting, a deeper understanding of composition and colour, and practical skills to continue your creative practice at home.
Schedule for the day here.
Limited 10 places – book your place here.
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