Gina Chapman | Bugs and Buds: Watercolour | 13 May – 17 Jun

Watercolour paining of blossoms

Gina Chapman, Blossums, watercolour on paper, 2024. Image courtesy of the artist

WHEN: 6-8pm Tuesdays

DATES: 13 May – 17 June, 2025

COST: $255

Details

Artist Gina Chapman will lead you in an exploration of plants and bugs in this botanical course. Learn the techniques of observational drawing and how this relates to the taxonomy of plants and insects. Gina will assist you in developing the skills needed to complete finished watercolour artworks. No prior experience is required!

About the Artist

Gina is a Canberra (Ngunnawal land) based artist and educator. Trained at the ANU School of Art, she was the recipient of the BCC Patron Award for her graduating work. Following her time at ANU, Gina went on to study Conservation and Land Management, and Horticulture, fostering her interest in the natural world. Gina has exhibited her work within the ACT and surrounds, and is interested in exploring nature and it’s intersections with art.

Gina leads ‘Making Time’, ‘Make a Mess’, and botanical short-course classes at Tuggeranong Arts Centre and is the Art Class Coordinator. She is passionate about teaching students of all ages as well celebrating art in all of it’s embodiments.

A woman with dark curly hair and a green top is in front of a blue background

Gina Chapman. Photo Martin Ollman 2024