Tidal Rhythms - 'Treasures of the Southern Ocean'

Come and discover the fascinating world of Treasures of the Southern Ocean.

This is a walk-in session offering a unique opportunity to listen, learn and draw the creatures and habitats of the Southern Ocean. Focus on the unusual and remarkable marine life, shells, seaweeds and ocean discoveries.

Join Creative Ecologist Chris Rockley as she launches the Tidal Rhythms Project. Explore marine specimens and reference photography, generously supplied by Deakin University, and draw directly onto a vintage piano scroll as part of a growing community artwork celebrating our marine environment.

Add your drawing to the community scroll on the day, or take home a numbered scroll to continue drawing throughout the year. These individual scrolls will become part of a major community art installation at next years Upwelling Festival (2027)

All materials supplied. No drawing experience required. No registration required.

This first session forms part of Upwelling Festival 2026 and is one of five creative workshops planned as part of this community project.

Can't make this session?

Book into one of the upcoming workshops:

Tidal Rhythms: Treasures of the Southern Ocean

31 October, 10.00am to 5.00pm
Upwelling Festival, Portland Yacht Club
Drop-in event. No registration required.
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Tidal Rhythms: Upwelling Currents to Kelp Forests - Art activity

7 November, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Portland Maritime Discovery Centre
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Tidal Rhythms: Colours of the Reef

21 November, 11.00am to 3.00pm
Julia Street Creative Space
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Tidal Rhythms: Life in the Seagrass Meadows and Shallows

5 December, 11.00am to 3.00pm
Portland Neighbourhood House
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Tidal Rhythms: Life in the Seaweed Forest Canopy

12 December, 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Portland Glenelg Library
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