Workshops
Floral painting workshop at 302 Flower Farm
Floral painting workshop at 302 Flower Farm
Floral Still Life Workshop at 302 Flowers
Date: Three dates for 2025 to choose from, Saturday 22nd March, Saturday June 28 th, Saturday October 25th
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: 302 Mt Gisborne Road, Gisborne, Victoria, 3437 Macedon Ranges
(an easy 30-minute drive from Melbourne)
Step into the enchanting world of Floral art at 302 Flower Farm in this all-day Still Life Workshop. Amidst the blooming beauty of the flower farm, you'll embark on a tour with Anna and Ray, hand-selecting blossoms to arrange into a posy. After this, Emily will take you through constructing and painting a still-life painting using your blooms as inspiration. Throughout the day you will be guided through the nuances of colour mixing, composition, and expressive detailing.
Whether you are a seasoned painter or a beginner, Emily will tailor tutoring to your needs on the day. With a cozy class size of no more than 15 students, each participant receives ample feedback and support.
As the day draws to a close, you'll depart with a painted canvas, new skills, a pretty bouquet and hopefully a few new art friends.
Workshop Highlights:
Guided Flower Farm Tour: Immerse yourself in the vibrant surroundings of 302 Flowers, drawing inspiration directly from nature.
Create Your Own Take-Home Posy: Arrange your bouquet of blooms - which we will use on the day as inspiration for our paintings
Technical Painting Skills: Learn the art of sketching and composing an acrylic painting with a focus on colour mixing, layering techniques, and brushwork to infuse depth and movement into your artwork.
Connect with other artists and creatives: The best part of these workshops is meeting other like-minded artists and art lovers.
Exclusive Class Experience: Limited to just 15 students per class, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities for feedback from Emily.
Workshop Details:
Duration: 7 hours
Cost: $480 per person
Materials: Everything you need to paint your masterpiece will be provided on the day. Including clean materials, brushes, painting board and paint
Lunch, tea and coffee included
Workshop Agenda:
On arrival: You will be greeted by Anna and Ray who will guide you on a tour of the flower farm, Anna and Ray will then take you through creating your posy.
Morning Session: Dive into the fundamentals of botanical painting, colour theory and composition.
Locally Sourced Lunch made by Anna and Ray
Afternoon Session: Refine your skills with advanced techniques, from creating realistic petal forms to adding highlights and defining foreground elements.
Personalised Guidance: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, Emily will tailor her instruction to meet your needs.
Takeaway:
Completed Masterpiece: Leave with a finished painting ready to adorn your walls
Skill Enhancement: Gain valuable insights and techniques to continue your artistic journey beyond the workshop.
Comprehensive notes: Emily condenses all the key learnings from the day onto handy ‘cheat sheets’ so you can continue your learning beyond the class or refresh anything you missed during the day.
Some treats: A little goodie bag and a posy of seasonal blooms
What do you need to bring:
An apron or clothes you don’t mind getting a splotch or two of paint on.
About Emily
Emily has forged a multifaceted career as a working artist, educator, and advocate for creative expression. Her artwork celebrates the untamed beauty of the Australian landscape using playful colours and markmaking. Beyond her artistic practice, Emily is deeply committed to fostering artistic communities, which is evident in her roles in co-founding the Artists' Guild, orchestrating successful Artists in Residence programs, and teaching art in schools for over 16 years. She resides alongside the Campapse River in Redesdale; with her surroundings serving as a perpetual muse. Emily is currently represented by Jumbled in NSW.
About Anna and Ray and 302 Flower Farm.
Anna and Ray, behind 302 Flowers, moved to their stunning 10-acre property in the Macedon Ranges back in 1992. Situated atop a volcanic plain at 600 meters above sea level, their property boasts breathtaking vistas of city skylines, sunrises, and sunsets. What began as a love affair with the dramatic landscape evolved into a flourishing microflower farm, where proteas, natives, and a variety of heritage perennials thrive in the rich, red acidic soil. From the moment you arrive, you're greeted by a scenic drive lined with Eucalyptus trees, planted with care by Anna and Ray. Their commitment to the natural environment extends to their cultivation practices, producing fresh-cut blooms that embody excellence in quality, freshness, and sustainability. At 302 Flowers, every bouquet tells a story of harmony with nature, abundance, and the enduring beauty of the Australian landscape.
You can find out more about them here: https://www.302flowers.com/about-us
By registering for the workshop, participants agree to the following terms and conditions:
Refunds and Cancellations:
No refunds will be provided for change of mind or unforeseen personal circumstances or illness.
If cancellation occurs 14 days before the workshop, a credit towards future classes will be offered.
A refund might be possible if the participant fills their spot by transferring it to a friend, or if the spot can be offered to someone on a waiting list, though a waitlist is not guaranteed. Please note that refunds and transfers are at the discretion of the workshop provider and are not guaranteed.
Any cancellations made within 48 hours before the workshop cannot be refunded or credited due to material and catering costs already incurred.
Weather and Teacher Availability:
In the event of unforeseen weather preventing the workshop from running safely at the venue, we will endeavour to find a new venue. If this cannot happen, participants will be offered a refund or credit towards another workshop. If this happens we will send you a text and email notifying you.
A full refund will be provided if the teacher is sick or unable to attend the workshop. Where possible, we will try to reschedule the event. In some cases, if possible, to allow the event to go ahead, we may ask another qualified teacher to take the class.
Participant Responsibilities:
Participants are responsible for their transportation to and from the workshop location. No refunds will be offered if students are late or unable to attend due to transport issues or other factors preventing them from travelling to the workshop.
Participants must bring any necessary materials or equipment specified in the workshop description, including protective clothing such as aprons.
Participants are responsible for their own safety and belongings. Due to the rural and natural setting of most workshops, there may be tripping hazards, critters, and weather events.
Behaviour and Conduct:
Any disruptive or disrespectful behaviour will result in removal from the workshop without a refund.
Participants must adhere to all rules and guidelines set forth by the workshop organiser. Failure to comply may result in removal from the workshop without a refund.
Workshop Changes and Notifications:
The workshop organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the workshop with at least 24 hours' notice.
Participants will be notified via email or phone in the event of any changes to the workshop schedule.
Minors:
Children under 18 must have a supervising adult with them at all times. The workshops are not suitable for minors under 16. If booking for a minor under 18, please check suitability before purchasing, as not all workshops will work for minors.
Clothing and Safety:
Participants should wear clothing suitable for painting, including protective aprons. Any damage to clothing is not the responsibility of the teacher.
Closed shoes are required for all workshops.
Dietary Requirements:
If catering is provided at the workshop, it is the participant's responsibility to inform us of any dietary requirements.