Draw Plants Together
Plant drawing workshops for everyone
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country / poster for ‘Wall and Draw’ / Darebin Parklands / Sunday June 30th 1pm / Download PDF
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country / Glenroy Library Makerspace / Murnong / Microseris species (Yam Daisy) by Jessica / May 2024
A space for learning and connection that centres plants and creativity
I work in collaboration with community and environmental organisations, local councils, the NFP sector, cooperatives, and plant and community-oriented social enterprise to provide a space for learning and growth.
I hope to provide opportunities for creative connections – on a personal level, with each other and with the plant communities and local ecologies around us.
I also hope to provide opportunities for experiential learning – learning by doing – and for all of us to feel more confident expressing ourselves with drawing!
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country / Glenroy Library Makerspace / Pelargonium australe (Austral Storksbill) by Jenny / May 2024
Hosted at community spaces, events and festivals
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country / Glenroy Library Makerspace / Pteris tremula (Tender Brake fern) by Elissa / May 2024
Pencils, paper, ink …
I provide a set of basic materials to use on the day but bring your own art supplies and sketchbook if you’d like to :)
Free Indigenous plant every time you attend
Each session I bring along a range of Indigenous plants in forestry tubes from VINC (Victorian Indigenous Nurseries Co-operative).
The plants are for us to draw together in the session and for you to take home afterwards if you’d like to :)
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country / Glenroy Library Makerspace / Correa species drawn by Libby (2-minute drawing) / May 2024
Where? When?
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How much?
I seek out grants or am paid by community organisations, councils, etc. to run Draw Plants Together.
Often workshops are free but sometimes there's a cost associated with attending. This depends on who is funding the workshop, where the workshop is being held or if the workshop is part of a fundraising or similar activity.
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country / poster for workshop at Glenroy Library Makerspace / Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass)
What can I expect?
Fun and relaxed 2-hour creative sessions held at different locations on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country
A feeling of wellbeing – notice plants more in the company of others and gain confidence with drawing
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country / Glenroy Library Makerspace / Acacia verticillata (Star-leaved Wattle) by Jen (2-minute drawing) / May 2024
Plant drawing workshops for everyone
Draw Plants Together is an inclusive space. Everyone of all ages, backgrounds, sexualities, genders and abilities is welcome.
I prioritise accessibility in the delivery of my workshops. Please let me know if you have any access needs.
I am a qualified English language teacher, and am happy to provide language support for people learning English for no extra cost.
I donate 10% of my income from Draw Plants Together to First Nations organisations in Victoria.
Want to host a workshop?
If you are a local council, community org or equivalent and would like to host a Draw Plants Together workshop or include a workshop in your program of activities and events. please get in touch.
I am happy to tailor to the workshops to suit the context you’re in and to align with what you hope they will achieve.
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country / Grass Dart on Dianella revoluta (Black-anther Flax-lily) / January 2024