What will be covered in this course?

Throughout the workshop, students will be guided through essential techniques in both watercolour and ink, including line work, wash techniques, layering, and capturing botanical form and detail. We'll explore observational drawing from real plant specimens, learn how to mix and apply colour effectively, and experiment with combining fine ink lines and loose watercolour washes to create vibrant, expressive botanical illustrations. Demonstrations, step-by-step guidance, and one-on-one support will be provided throughout.

By the end of this course students will:

By the end of the class, students will confidently create their own botanical illustrations using watercolour and ink, with a deeper understanding of plant structure, composition, and artistic technique. They will be able to combine expressive watercolour with detailed ink line work to capture the character and delicacy of botanical subjects. Students will also take home finished artwork, practice sketches, and the skills needed to continue developing their botanical art independently.

THIS CLASS IS FOR: Beginners to intermediate.

LOCATION: Woolgoolga Gallery 73 Turon Parade Woolgoolga

TIME: Saturday 11 October 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

DURATION: 3 hours

TUTOR: Julianne Gosper

COST: Member / Non Member $30

ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS SUPPLIED

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Julianne Gosper is a multimedia artist living on the mid north coast of New South Wales. She spent her childhood immersed in nature on the family farm in Central New South Wales. It was here that Julianne developed a love and appreciation of the Natural world.

Julianne completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts from U.N.S.W and a Grad Dip Arts Education at Deakin University. She has participated in many solo and group exhibitions in the Hunter and Clarence Valley regions. Julianne has won numerous awards including The Yulgilbar fellowship (Grafton Regional Gallery), Most Outstanding Animal Artwork and Peoples Choice at The Sydney Cruelty Free festival. Regionally she was awarded The Bendigo Art Prize, Grafton Regional Gallery Acquisitive prize, The Louis Ellem Award for Most Outstanding Artwork and Peoples Choice at The Jacaranda Art Exhibition and Go Art Exhibition, The Soundscape Award and Most Outstanding Artwork at LCAC 8x8 Exhibition, Maclean.

Working with a fluid and experimental approach, Julianne combines water-based mediums—including charcoal, inks, spray paint, gouache, watercolour, acrylics, and water-based crayons—to create evocative works inspired by the Australian environment.

Deeply drawn to the symbolic power of Australian flora and fauna, Julianne’s work is informed by a fascination with Aboriginal myths and creation stories. These cultural narratives, rich with meaning and connection, echo through her compositions. Her art seeks to capture not just the form, but the essence or personality of her subjects—be they birds, flora, trees, or elemental forces within the landscape.