The Sketching Salon: Draw Like a Pro!
Dates
Saturday 21 September - Sunday 6 October | 10am - 2pm
Free | Drop-in Activity
Included with General Admission
Ages
7+
Limited spaces. Activity not suitable for large groups.
Site access information
WA Maritime Museum is mostly accessible, excluding tours aboard the HMAS Ovens. Call 1300 134 081 for assistance. More about accessibility and amenities >
Bring out your inner artist and sketch iconic Australian wildlife.
Celebrate and sketch the iconic Australian animals that once roamed the gardens of Empress Joséphine's Garden at Malmaison, Paris.
Get inspiration from the exquisite Australian taxidermy specimens on display and from the Empress Joséphine's Garden exhibition (admission fees apply).
Before photography, drawing and sketching were essential skills for capturing the beauty of the natural world—a practice embraced by many during France's era of Enlightenment.
Use one of our nifty camera lucida devices to become a master artist! Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, this early invention will guide your hand and help you bring your observations to life. Give it a try and see the world through an artist's eyes!
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Empress Joséphine's garden — a world filled with colour, wonder, discovery, and surprise.
