Festival & Public Events

The Herb Society of Victoria - Edible Seaweed Forage

Malahung Festival - Waterbugs colouring activity and Flora and Fauna Nature Drawing for adults.

 

Creative experiences that connect people with nature

From festivals and public events to gardens, libraries and community spaces, I create engaging, hands-on experiences that encourage people to slow down, observe and connect with the natural world.

Popular programs include:
Seaweed Pressing
Discover the beauty and diversity of local seaweeds while creating your own pressed seaweed artwork.

Hapa Zome Printing
Explore the art of leaf and flower printing using natural pigments and simple techniques.

Seasonal Garden Journalling
Observe the changing seasons through drawing, reflection and nature-based creative practice.

Four Seasons Botanical Drawing
Develop observation and drawing skills while exploring plants through the changing seasons.

Butterfly and beetle Drawing Workshops
Learn to draw butterflies or beetles while discovering their life cycles, adaptations and ecological importance.

Edible Seaweeds
Explore the fascinating world of edible seaweeds, including identification, traditional uses and responsible coastal foraging.

Edible Weeds
Discover the abundance of useful and edible plants growing in gardens, roadsides and local landscapes.

Citizen Science Activities
Creative and interactive experiences that encourage participants to explore and document local biodiversity.

Coastal Ecology & Nature Talks
Engaging presentations exploring seaweeds, coastal ecosystems and our connection to place.

Tailored Programs

Programs can be adapted for festivals, community events, botanical gardens, libraries, schools, Landcare groups, environmental organisations and sustainability initiatives.

Let's Create Something Meaningful

Whether you're planning a festival, community event, sustainability initiative or nature-based program, I'd love to explore how creativity, storytelling and ecological thinking can help people connect with nature, place and each other.

Get in touch to discuss your event or project.

  • “'Presenting seaweeds, flora of the sea' was a wonderful addition to our activities this year. Your contribution played an important part in helping make Botanica such a successful and enjoyable experience for the community, and we appreciate your involvement .”

    Rippon Lea Estate
    National Trust Victoria

  • “Thank you so much for so generously imparting such a wide range of knowledge, from detailed scientific information on the different insects and plants to illustrative techniques and pinning that even had the most amateur artist finding their way”

    Events Coordinator
    Corowa District Landcare

  • Thank you Chris, you knowledgable human, you have inspired us all to work smarter in tackling the weeds!.”

    Warrnambool Community Garden