TOXIC SURF - Art and Eco-Resilience Workshop

Creatively engage in a coastal-themed restorative art session including painting and storytelling. An opportunity to explore our interconnectedness with the natural world and active hope as we face this ecological crisis. We will hold space to reflect on our love for the coast, our eco-anxiety following the harmful algal bloom and developing balance and resilience through art and connection. Participants can work on both a collaborative art piece as well as an individual one. No experience in art required. 

Facilitated by Mel Koolmatrie, a proud Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Boandik and Peramungk multi-disciplinary artist, and Sophie Hayat of Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries. Funded by Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries (EMS) and thanks to a donation from the 2025 Coastal Ambassadors Art Exhibition.

Check out the other Toxic Surf events including:

TOXIC SURF Oceanic Lantern making Workshops

TOXIC SURF Community Parade with opening by Karl Telfer, storytelling by Mark Koolmatrie, talk by Anita and Jared Thomas, film screenings and more.

TOXIC SURF Film Screenings

TOXIC SURF Choir and Songwriting Workshop

TOXIC SURF Community Art Exhibition - Featuring stories, science and the grass-roots campaigns behind the harmful algal bloom - bringing together local artists, scientists, surfers, divers, environmental stewards, activists, ecological grief counsellors, researchers, affected industries, First Nations voices and ocean-loving community members to bring awareness to the long-standing calls to protect our waterways