Tabatha has a Doctorate in Fine Arts from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. As a multi- disciplinary practicing artist, she has devoted her arts career to working as an artist, arts administrator, writer and tutor. Her studies and practice focus on connecting creativity with her love of nature. She has lived and worked in New Zealand and the South Pacific. In Taranaki, New Zeleand she owned a gallery and studio and has been teaching Beginners Botanical and Nature Journaling workshops for over twenty years. She moved to Adelaide in January this year with a focus on adding Australia's vibrant flora, fauna and botanical history to her studies. She has run workshops all over New Zealand and this is her first series of workshops in Australia!