Tidal Rhythms - Life in the Seaweeds

Explore the hidden world of the Southern Ocean through science, art and storytelling.

Join Creative Ecologist Chris Rockley and Marine Ecologists for a series of creative workshops inspired by Southern Ocean ecosystems. As you listen and explore, you'll draw directly onto a vintage piano scroll and contribute to a growing community artwork celebrating our local marine environment.

Add your drawing to a combined community scroll at the workshops or take away a numbered scroll to add drawings to over the year. These will form part of a community art project at next years Upwelling festival (2027).

All materials supplied. All ages event. Drop-in event. Registration required for sessions 3,4,5.

There are 5 workshops planned for the Tidal Rhythms project. Come to 1 or all of the 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
Drop-in event. No registration required.
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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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