Rare Plants: draw with me – artist led workshop with Louise Flaherty
Event description
‘How do people care about plants if they don't know about them?’
Did you know that 1 in 4 South Australian plants has a state listing under schedule: rare/vulnerable/threatened? Get to know one of South Australia’s most vulnerable plants by drawing it.
Join visual artist Louise Flaherty in a creative workshop opportunity to experience a deeper understanding of threatened native South Australian plants. Explore individual plants through drawing/painting, and research. The workshop will involve an introduction to some of South Australia’s most vulnerable plants, and producing a postcard of one of those plants to share the knowledge of this plant with a friend. You will also have your own drawings made from the workshop to take home.
Additional workshop information:
- All art materials are provided
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (do the workshop together)
- Best suited for ages 10+
- Limited places available, registration is essential.
About the artist:
Louise Flaherty is an artist and arts worker based on Kaurna land Adelaide. Informed by quiet reflection on the natural environment with a focus of research native flora communities of South Australia. Louise is a socially engaged artist and her current practice spans drawing, installation and participatory practice with a focus on collaborative community driven projects. Her current exhibition 'Plant Carers' is on display at The Joinery until 10th April 2023.
More info: https://www.louiseflaherty.com/pagecv
This Workshop is brought to you by the Adelaide Sustainability Centre. The Adelaide Sustainability Centre is funded by Green Adelaide and supported by Conservation Council of SA.
For event inquiries please call the Adelaide Sustainability Centre on 7123 2166 or email hello@adelaidesustainabilitycentre.org.au
Please note that attendee information may be used for follow up evaluation (in the form of survey), in order to assess the longer term impacts of our events. Participation in any evaluation is optional.