Plant drawing workshops for everyone
Inclusive plant drawing workshops at community spaces across Narrm
Draw Plants Together acknowledges Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the First People of the place where the workshops take place. I acknowledge Wurundjeri as Traditional Custodians and pay my deepest respects to First Nations Elders, people and communities across the continent and in all times.
An opportunity to notice indigenous plants
Native plants are from anywhere across the continent. Indigenous plants are always local to where you are.
They are strongly connected to place and to the ecologies they support.
Their forms vary along with changes in the landscape and across changes in conditions.
Indigenous plants are often very beautiful, and they’re also beautiful to draw.
Time and space for creativity and experimentation
Draw Plants Together workshops are 2 hours – this is a good amount time to relax and engage.
Materials we use include colour pencil, watercolour, pigment ink and gouache.
The workshops are lots of fun and are a nice mix of personal time to experiment with drawing and an opportunity to connect with others.
People in the workshops generally feel more present – and this supports creativity and personal connections with drawing.
Personal, social and ecological wellbeing
Most people attending the workshops reflect that it feels good to draw plants together. Often people say they feel more connected – with themselves, with each other and also with the plants we draw.
A nice outcome of drawing indigenous plants together is that we tend to start noticing these plants around us, in our urban surroundings.
The workshops are a simple, creative way to start caring for the local ecologies indigenous plants are a part of.
As much as possible, Draw Plants Together connects with community plantings and other community-led activities across ecological restoration and habitat gardening in Narrm.
workshops are 2 hours
indoors and outdoors
all art materials are provided
low cost ‘sliding scale’ fees
“Craig was an incredible facilitator. A very gentle, informative approach. Every moment of the 2 hours was enjoyable. I felt safe, supported and inspired to be creative and connect with the plants. The best workshop I've taken”
– participant, 'Plant life queer life' with Bridge Queer Gathering for FUSE Darebin
“Draw Plants Together offers a form of relaxation, even meditation, ways of engaging with plants free of the pressure to ‘know already’, and ways to think about how we respond to climate change, injustice and species loss in ways that can support action rather than overwhelm to inaction”
– Liz Morrigan, participant at NECHHi East Coburg
Hosted by Craig
My name is Craig (he/him). I’m an artist and I love plants.
Draw Plants Together is a way for me to contribute my experience and skills in learning and creativity in connection with my love of indigenous plants and my interest in personal, social and ecological wellbeing.
Please get in touch if you’d like to find out more about the workshops or have a chat :)
Draw Plants Together is an inclusive space
Everyone of all ages, backgrounds, sexualities, genders and abilities is welcome
A safe and respectful space for First Nations people
Workshops for First Nations people are free
I regularly donate to local First Nations orgs
A safe and respectful space for queer and questioning, sexuality and gender diverse, LGBTIQA+ people
Draw Plants Together is a member of the Welcome Here Project
I prioritise accessibility in the delivery of my workshops
Please contact me if you have any access needs
Workshops are delivered in English unless co-facilitated or with an interpreter
I am a qualified English language teacher, and am happy to provide English language support
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