Tidal Rhythms - 'Colours of the Reef'

Come and discover the vibrant world of the Colours of the Reef.

Due to limited places, registration is essential for this unique opportunity to listen, learn and draw the creatures and habitats of the Southern Ocean.

Join Creative Ecologist Chris Rockley and Deakin Marine Ecologists to draw directly onto a vintage piano scroll as part of a growing community artwork celebrating our marine environment. Discover the incredible colours, patterns and textures found within Southern Ocean reef communities and explore how artists and scientists observe the marine world in different ways.

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 the 2028 Upwelling Festival.

All materials supplied.
Suitable for beginners through to experienced artists. No drawing experience required.

The workshop will be held in the Fibre Studio. Please enter via the IGA car park.

This is one of five creative sessions planned as part of this community project.

Can't make this session?

Book into one of the upcoming workshops:

31 October, 10.00am to 5.00pm
Portland Yacht Club
Drop-in event. No registration required.
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Tidal Rhythms: Rockpools - A Small World Between Land and Sea

7 November, 11.00am to 3.00pm
Portland Glenelg Library
Register here

Tidal Rhythms: Colours of the Reef

21 November, 11.00am to 3.00pm
Julia Street Creative Space
Register here

Tidal Rhythms: Giants of the Southern Ocean

5 December, 11.00am to 3.00pm
Portland Neighbourhood House
Register here

Tidal Rhythms: Life in the Seaweed Forest Canopy

12 December, 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Portland Glenelg Library
Register here