Shaping Islands in Clay is a community event within the larger Error 404: Islands Not Found project, led by Catherine Fitz Gerald and Sandhya Mulchandani. This workshop invites adult participants to sculpt clay islands while reflecting on the increasing impacts of climate change across Australia’s 8,222 islands.

In keeping with the Nature Festival 2026 theme Seed, the sessions embrace patient, mindful making—where awareness grows through attention, care, and quiet observation. Each participant will shape small clay islands as symbolic “seeds” of imagination and responsibility, exploring how creativity can nurture environmental consciousness.

Across four one‑hour sessions, you’ll engage in tactile, reflective art‑making guided by experienced facilitators. The process encourages slowing down, connecting with material and meaning, and cultivating a sense of stewardship for the natural world.

Why attend:

Experience mindful, hands‑on clay work in a calm, inclusive setting.
Reflect on Australia’s island ecologies and the effects of climate change.
Contribute to a collaborative artwork that will form part of a larger installation in 2027.
Connect with others through shared creativity and environmental awareness.

We aim not only to build understanding but also to inspire participants to take responsibility for their own environmental actions—one island, one seed, one gesture at a time.

Proudly supported by the city of Burnside.

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