Drawing Flora and Fauna with Leigh Walker Tues Evening

This 10-week course offers an inspiring pathway into one of the most essential skills in art. Drawing is the foundation of all visual creativity — and with Leigh’s expert guidance, you’ll learn to see the world differently. Expect a nurturing space, plenty of personalised tuition, and a renewed sense of artistic possibility.

Course	Drawing Flora and Fauna
Date	Tues 21 Apr – 23 June (10 weeks)
Time	Tuesdays 6pm – 9pm
Location	CAW Studio B, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith ACT
Convenor	Leigh Walker
Fee:	$611 non-members $489 CAW & ASOC members
Maximum Pax	12 (plus tutor and /or model)
Previous Courses	See Leigh’s Previous Courses

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Description
About the tutor
Skill level
Media
Materials list
ASOC Discounts
Code of Conduct
Cancellation / Refund Policy

Discover the joy of drawing with acclaimed artist and teacher Leigh D Walker.
This 10-week course offers an inspiring pathway into one of the most essential skills in art. Drawing is the foundation of all visual creativity — and with Leigh’s expert guidance, you’ll learn to see the world differently.
In a relaxed, encouraging studio environment, you’ll explore a rich variety of materials and techniques. From delicate line work to expressive tonal drawing, from creating form to experimenting with shading and subtractive methods, each week opens up new ways of observing and understanding the natural world.
Together, we’ll immerse ourselves in the flora and fauna of Australia and beyond, working through a series of beautiful, nature-inspired drawing projects designed to spark curiosity and deepen your appreciation of the world around you. As your skills grow, so will your confidence — and your ability to translate wonder into marks on the page.
Leigh works closely with each student, offering thoughtful one-on-one support in a fun, non-judgmental atmosphere. You’ll feel guided, not pressured; encouraged, not overwhelmed.
Perfect for absolute beginners and experienced alike, this course is an invitation to slow down, observe, and reconnect with creativity. Expect a nurturing space, plenty of personalised tuition, and a renewed sense of artistic possibility.

About the tutor

Leigh D Walker is an artist, living and working in the Canberra region. She specialises in drawing and painting.
Born in South-West Scotland, she studied for her Honours Degree (Drawing & Painting) and her Master of Fine Arts at Edinburgh College of Art/Edinburgh University.
Leigh combines her art practise with exhibiting, teaching, community art and commission work.
The exquisite surfaces of Leigh’s paintings and the intricate beauty of her drawings reflect her ongoing exploration of the craft of drawing and painting. She is fascinated by the building up of layers and the process and alchemy of creating art. Her drawings and paintings are constantly changing, each incarnation creating an imprint of what has gone before.
Being the recipient of numerous awards, Leigh has exhibited widely in the UK and Australia. She has shown in venues such as The Royal Scottish Academy, The National Portrait Gallery, London and The Scottish Gallery. Her work is held in public and private collections throughout the UK, such as The Scottish Equitable Collection and The South Ayrshire Council Collection.
Her paintings have featured in The BP Portrait Award Calendar, The Financial Times (UK), The Mail on Sunday and Livewire Magazine.
Currently living and working in Canberra, Leigh runs regular art classes throughout the region.

Information about Leigh’s previous courses can be found HERE

Skill level

All levels of experience

Media

Drawing on paper

Materials list

HB pencil
B pencil
2B pencil
4B pencil
Sharpener or knife
Willow charcoal – a variety of widths
White Charcoal pencil
kneadable eraser (putty rubber)
Hard Eraser
Black charcoal Pencil
2 x A1 (approximate) black pastel paper (available at Eckersleys)
2x A1 (approximate) brown kraft paper 180-200gsm or mid tone grey pastel paper (Eckersleys sell extra-large sheets of brown kraft paper which can be cut in half – really lovely to draw on).
white & black Conte Crayons
Compressed charcoal
Coloured pencils (20+ colours)
1 x pack paper/blending stumps (available Eckerslys & Officeworks)
Fixative or hairspray
NB. White drawing paper will be provided

ASOC Discounts

ASOC Members receive a 20% discount on all CAW workshop and courses.
To claim your discount simply contact membership.secretary@asoc.net.au for the coupon and use it when you purchase this product.
If you are having problems download these instructions for applying the discount coupon

Code of Conduct

CAW has strict rules for Art Groups, Workshops and Courses where a model is present, anyone not adhering to these rules will have their membership immediately cancelled.

Details of the Code of Conduct for Sessions with Models can be found HERE:

Cancellation / Refund Policy

Cancellation/Refund policy can be found HERE