Storytelling in Clay: Shaping Tales of Nature – GET WILD ABOUT WETLANDS

Storytelling in Clay: Shaping Tales of Nature

Connect with nature and bring your story to life through clay in this soulful workshop with Lakshmi Kanchi.

Step into the world of nature and imagination with poet and storyteller Lakshmi Kanchi (SoulReserve). This hands-on workshop blends creativity, mindfulness, and the quiet magic of the wetlands. It begins with a gentle walk through the reserve, where families are invited to slow down and notice the textures, forms, and hidden stories held by trees, leaves, gumnuts, sticks, and other natural treasures.

Back in the workshop, children and parents will shape their own stories using air-dry clay and found materials—expressing a memory, feeling, or scene inspired by the walk. With Lakshmi’s guidance, participants will reflect on what their creation represents and how it tells a personal or nature-based story. Each work becomes a tactile narrative—crafted with imagination, meaning, and care.

Date: Thursday, 17 April 2025
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163

Suitable Age Groups: Children of all ages accompanied by adults*

Price:

• $15 per child (adults must accompany children, tickets required)
• $7.50 per adult
• $50 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
• Concession tickets available (for concession card holders and other eligible categories)

What to Bring:

• Water bottle
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
• Comfortable walking shoes

Provided:

• Air-dry clay and creative materials
• Access to natural found objects

This event is part of the WA Tree Festival, running from Saturday 12 April to Saturday 10 May 2025.

This program is sponsored by: Community Bank Fremantle – Bendigo Bank and supported by the City of Cockburn.

This event is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.

About the Presenter:

Lakshmi Kanchi, known by her artistic name SoulReserve, is a Western Australian poet and storyteller whose work explores the intersection of nature, heritage, and emotion. Passionate about making poetry and storytelling accessible, Lakshmi guides creative experiences that encourage reflection, connection, and expression. Her workshops are rich with wonder and warmth, offering a space where imagination meets the natural world.

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• *This program is strictly for children and families. Adults are welcome only as guardians accompanying children (for child-safety reasons). Solo adult bookings are not accepted.
• We’re planning adult-only programs in future—stay tuned for updates!