Tidal Rhythms - 'Life in the Seaweed Forest Canopy'

Come and discover the hidden world of the Seaweed Forest Canopy.

Due to limited places, registration is essential for this unique opportunity to listen, learn and draw the creatures and habitats of the Southern Ocean. Discover the rich diversity of life hidden amongst towering seaweed forests and learn how these underwater habitats support an abundance of marine species.

Join Creative Ecologist Chris Rockley and Deakin University Marine Ecologists as you explore marine specimens and reference photography, generously supplied by Deakin University. Draw directly onto a vintage piano scroll and contribute to a growing community artwork celebrating our local 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 the 2028 Upwelling Festival.

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

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:

Treasures of the Southern Ocean
9:00am to 5:00pm, 31 October
Upwelling Festival, Portland Yacht Club

Rockpools: A Small World Between Land and Sea
11:00am to 3:00pm, Saturday 7 November
Portland Glenelg Library

Colours of the Reef
11:00am to 3:00pm, Saturday 21 November
Julia Street Creative Space

Giants of the Southern Ocean
11:00am to 3:00pm, Saturday 5 December
Portland Neighbourhood House