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Botanical Drawing with Andrew Seward

9/10/2026–9/10/2026

1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne

UMSU Gallery

Brought to you by the SSAF

Join artist Andrew Seward for a Botanical Drawing workshop!

WHEN: Friday 9 October, 1-3pm
WHERE: Arts Lab, Level 1, Building 159, Arts & Cultural
RSVP OPENING SOON

Using simple drawing materials, Andrew will guide participants through a series of exercises for drawing plants from life.

Andrew Seward is an Australian artist and a teacher. His practice focuses on the creation of carefully observed drawings of plants and places with pencil and watercolour. His work encourages intimate looking and thoughts about living, beauty and the way we spend our time.

Accessibility is very important at the George Paton Gallery and Arts Lab. Please contact us at gpg@union.unimelb.edu.au so we can provide you with the right support to participate in this activity.

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