Draw Plants Together

Plant drawing workshops for everyone, hosted at NECCHi East Coburg Community House

These friendly plant drawing sessions encourage connections with plants and with each other. The workshops focus on plants indigenous to the Narrm/Melbourne area and offer a supportive space for learning.

What can I expect?

Fun and relaxed 2-hour creative sessions held at the East Coburg Community House and Garden and down along the nearby Merri Merri
A feeling of wellbeing – notice plants more in the company of others and gain confidence with drawing

Take home a free Indigenous plant from VINC for gardens and balconies when you sign up :)

All drawing materials provided.
Please contact us with any access needs

This term will feature two 5-week short courses from

April 24 to May 2

May 29 to June 26

July 3 will be a Plant Drawing Celebration for the term!

About the facilitator

My name is Craig (he/him). I am an artist and I love plants. I’ve also worked extensively with people in a range of different learning contexts, and have 20 years experience in teaching and workshop facilitation with adults.

In my drawing workshops, my focus is on creating inclusive and enjoyable learning environments where connection, creativity and experimentation can happen.

I work and volunteer at VINC (Victorian Indigenous Nurseries Cooperative) and am passionate about indigenous plants and local ecologies.

I completed art studies through RMIT and VCA, and have an Advanced Certificate in Relational Gestalt Counselling (Gestalt Therapy Australia). In 2025, I'm starting a Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice through MIECAT.

See here for more info about Draw Plants Together

“This is the most fun and least intimidating time I've ever had drawing"

– participant, Glenroy Library Makerspace.

“Craig was an incredible facilitator. Very gentle, informative approach. I felt safe and inspired to be creative and connect with the plants. The best workshop I've taken”

– participant, 'Plant life queer life' in partnership with Bridge Queer Gathering for FUSE Darebin

Draw Plants Together is an inclusive space. Everyone of all ages, backgrounds, sexualities, genders and abilities is welcome.

Draw Plants Together acknowledges Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the First People of the place where my workshops are run. I acknowledge Wurundjeri as Traditional Custodians and pay my deepest respects to First Nations Elders, people and communities across the continent.