Floral Painting Workshop At 302 Flower Farm

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.