Learn to draw pansies and violas confidently with Auckland based botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith
Book here to learn to draw bright citrus confidently with Auckland based botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith
If you fancy trying botanical watercolours before you dive in to buying all the materials or committing to a longer course, this is the perfect opportunity!
This is your chance to try botanical watercolour painting made easy! Painting in watercolour isn’t scary at all - it’s full of fun and possibility. Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rekindle your creative spark in a calm, supportive setting. Learn simple, enjoyable techniques to observe the changing seasons, sketch with accuracy, and mix vibrant colours with confidence. Explore accessible ways to paint beautiful botanical subjects, with plenty of encouragement and creative discoveries along the way.
(including all materials) Suitable for all skill levels.
Time and location
SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2026
10AM – 1PM
LEARNING CENTRE
Price
$100
Learn to draw winter veges confidently with Auckland based botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith
Learn to draw lush tulips confidently with Auckland based botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith
Learn to draw elegant orchids confidently with Auckland based botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith
If you fancy trying botanical watercolours before you dive in to buying all the materials or committing to a longer course, this is the perfect opportunity!
This is your chance to try botanical watercolour painting made easy! Painting in watercolour isn’t scary at all - it’s full of fun and possibility. Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rekindle your creative spark in a calm, supportive setting. Learn simple, enjoyable techniques to observe the changing seasons, sketch with accuracy, and mix vibrant colours with confidence. Explore accessible ways to paint beautiful botanical subjects, with plenty of encouragement and creative discoveries along the way.
(including all materials) Suitable for all skill levels.
Time and location
SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
10AM – 1PM
LEARNING CENTRE
Price
$100
Learn to draw glorious roses confidently with Auckland based botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith
If you fancy trying botanical watercolours before you dive in to buying all the materials or committing to a longer course, this is the perfect opportunity!
This is your chance to try botanical watercolour painting made easy! Painting in watercolour isn’t scary at all - it’s full of fun and possibility. Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rekindle your creative spark in a calm, supportive setting. Learn simple, enjoyable techniques to observe the changing seasons, sketch with accuracy, and mix vibrant colours with confidence. Explore accessible ways to paint beautiful botanical subjects, with plenty of encouragement and creative discoveries along the way.
(including all materials) Suitable for all skill levels.
Time and location
SUNDAY 19 APR
10AM – 1PM
LEARNING CENTRE
Price
$100
Learn to draw native leaves confidently with Auckland based botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith
Sunday 1st March
Join us for a deliciously arty celebration. Tap into your creative side at a relaxing on-site nature journaling workshop with botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith and follow up with a delicious lunch curated especially for you by Vicki Ravlich-Horan
Jennifer will guide you through a fun and easy nature journaling practice which is suitable for all levels of experience. Come along and learn how to:
Make your own simple concertina sketchbook to record the bounty of the summer season
Trick your mind into seeing more natural detail
Use an accessible strategy to help you draw anything
Enjoy a delicious morning tea and local in season lunch prepared by Vicki from Nourish Magazine
Your workshop fee of $190 includes:
Three hour nature journaling workshop using seasonal produce
All art materials
Morning tea and coffee
A delicious lunch
Come along and learn to draw and paint in the historic garden at Highwic House
Book for this six week botanical art course at beautiful Te Uru Contemporary art Gallery in Titirangi. Reconnect with nature and your creativity in this inspiring course with artist Jennifer Duval-Smith.
The course takes place between 10am and 12pm on Friday mornings from 13 February and ends on 27 March.
In this supportive atmosphere, you’ll explore easy and practical techniques for closer observation, confident drawing, colour mixing, and expressive watercolour painting, all inspired by the beauty of the botanical world. This course is suitable for complete beginners andhas extension options for those who wish to develop their skills to the next level.
The Te Uru education spaces offers a n exceptionally beautiful, nature-filled environment with peaceful views just outside the window, a relaxed and inspiring setting for learning and creativity.
This class tends to books out each term so please be sure to book now to secure your spot!
Term 1
FRIDAYS
13 FEB - 27 MAR 2026
10AM - 12PM
(Please note NO CLASS ON 20 MAR)
SIX CLASSES TOTAL
(not including materials) Suitable for all skill levels.
