Digital Art Class

In Digital Art Class: Instruments of Discovery, you'll explore the fascinating tools scientists use to decode the universe – from microscopes and telescopes to curious gadgets of the past. Set in a digital immersive space, this workshop blends creativity and science as you learn digital art skills on iPad Pros using Procreate to draw from real museum objects. Be inspired by the intricate designs and stories behind these instruments of exploration and uncover the beauty in the machinery of discovery.

Drawing inspiration from Museum Victoria’s collection, insects offer a stunning array of shapes, colours and textures, perfect for artists and nature lovers alike. From the rainbow colouration of the Madagascan Sunset Moth to the iridescent beauty of the Jewel Beetle, these specimens tell stories of both attraction and warning.

These sessions welcome all skill levels and provide a guided experience to creatively capture the unique details of each insect, from their delicate wings to their intricate surface textures, using the natural beauty of insects as inspiration while learning new digital techniques.

Held monthly in the Learning Lab, Digital Art Class blends art, science and technology, where participants can explore digital drawing on iPad Pros.

Dr Claire Keely

Collection Manager, Invertebrates

Claire Keely will join us for a short introduction to Entomology and some specimens she works with. She currently helps manage the remarkable Invertebrate Collections—both terrestrial and marine—at Museums Victoria. With a lifelong passion for invertebrates, Claire has been fortunate to hold roles across both live and preserved collections. Her experience includes caring for live invertebrates as an animal keeper in Live Exhibits, as well as managing preserved specimens in their current position.