Kids plant drawing workshop 🌿 Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

Name: Kids plant drawing workshop 🌿 Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary
Start: 2025-01-16T11:00:00+1100
End: 2025-01-16T13:00:00+1100
Location: Ironbark Hut at Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

Thu, 16 Jan, 11am - 1pm AEDT

Ironbark Hut at Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

bundoora, australia

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Draw Plants Together

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A plant drawing adventure for kids and their adults

at Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary (La Trobe Uni, Bundoora)

A fun and creative day – and an opportunity to experiment with drawing in a supportive space, and learn about plants, pollinators, tree hollows and nesting boxes!

This friendly, fun and inclusive drawing session will invite children and their adults on a creative adventure at Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary during the sunny and dry Wurundjeri season Biderap.

Facilitated by Jessica Richardson (Reservoir West Primary School) and Craig Burgess (Draw Plants Together).

We will meet at 10:45am at the Sanctuary carpark and walk to Ironbark Hut for an 11am start.

See here for more info about Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

All drawing materials provided.
Please contact me with any access or other needs.
Please bring lunch, snacks and water/drinks.
Please wear suitable shoes that are good for walking over uneven ground, water bottle, snacks, sun protection

Workshop fees are 'sliding scale' and cover materials, venue hire and a contribution to facilitation.

First Nations people and people from refugee background attend for free – please use the code DISCOUNT in the checkout

Head to Craig's website for general 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

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

A safe and respectful space for First Nations people. Workshops for First Nations people are free. I regularly donate to local First Nations orgs

A safe and respectful space for sexuality and gender diverse, LGBTIQA+ and gender non-conforming people

I prioritise accessibility in the delivery of my workshops. Please contact me if you have any access needs

Workshops are delivered in English unless co-facilitated or with an interpreter. I am a qualified English language teacher, and am happy to provide English language support

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

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Draw Plants Together

Plant drawing workshops for everyone, hosted at community spaces, events and festivals.

Draw Plants Together encourages connections with plants and with each other. The workshops centre 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 different locations on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country
A feeling of wellbeing – notice plants more in the company of others and gain confidence with drawing

“The workshop increased my confidence to try different techniques in drawing and improved my observation skills”

– participant, Coburg Library Makerspace

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

About me

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

I have completed studies in art (RMIT and VCA) as well as linguistics (Monash), and have an Advanced Certificate in Relational Gestalt Counselling (Gestalt Therapy Australia).

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

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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.

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