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Welcome to
Canberra NatureArt Lab
Workspace A, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, Canberra
Canberra NatureArt Lab offers unique art courses and workshops focusing on art inspired by nature.
We provide a fully equipped space for art, science and nature studies, with great tutors to guide your creative learning.
Our Field Trips
Galapagos, Amazonian Equador and Peru (fully booked - waitlist only)
Journey through the Galapagos Islands and Amazonian Equador with a nature, art and photography focus. Experience several of the world's great natural wonders! Our unique itinerary includes: • Galapagos Island Cruise 7 nights private chartered cruise - aboard the Coral II (23 – 30 August 2020)- visit the Santa Fe sea lion colonies, see blue-footed boobies, Galapagos finches, frigatebirds and land iguanas; visit Espanola, the only nesting place of the beautiful Waved Albatross and snorkel with the marine life and marine iguanas; explore Floreana with the archipelago’s largest flamingo colony; enjoy San Christabal Island Museum of Natural History; observe the famous giant tortoises on Santa Cruz Island. • Equador - Quito and Coca Includes 4 nights in Quito (pre/post Equador nights) plus 4 nights at La Selva Jungle Lodge (31 August – 4 Sept 2020)- Day and night canoe rides through the rainforest, trail walks with naturalist guides to see mammals, birds and insects; parrot clay-licks, black-mantled tamarin monkeys and tapirs; wilderness trail walks with a chance to see larger mammals, including the elusive giant otter. See seven primate species including capuchin, howler monkeys and maybe the tiny pigmy marmoset – the smallest monkey in the world. Our program offers an optional extra 8 nights in Peru (5 – 12 Sept)- Sacred Valley: enjoy breathtaking views of valley and its agricultural terraces- Macchu Picchu: guided tour of the mysterious, magical, majestic Macchu Picchu- Aguas Calientes – Cusco: get to know this UNESCO World Heritage site, see Incan and European architecture and culture. Visit Incan temples, Spanish cathedrals and impressive archeological sites of Qenko and Puca-Pucara. Tour Inclusions - Private chartered cruise, Galapagos Islands, 7 night cruise, twin share accommodation in air-conditioned cabins with private bathroom (no single supplements), scheduled meals on board, daily visits to the islands with English-speaking guides, snorkeling opportunities, briefings and lectures on board, transfers to and from the islands from/to the ship. Snorkelling equipment (optional). - Equador, Pre and Post Stay twin share accommodation (no single supplements), 4 nights bed and breakfast. - Equador, La Selva Jungle Lodge, twin share accommodation (no single supplements), 4 nights, all meals, all sightseeing included, private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide. - Travel with expert guides and award-winning Australian artist Janet Matthews for individual mentoring and art tuition (for the Galapagos and Equador components); accompanied by NatureArt Lab Directors Julia and Alan Landford for the entire trip. - All flights are included - economy ex Sydney/Melbourne (option to upgrade available); Flights to Peru optional extra. - All airport transfers are included. - Optional extra 8 nights in Peru, twin share accommodation (no single supplements), full day Pisac market, Pisac ruins, Maras and Moray with lunch; visit to the town and archeological site of Ollantaytambo; ticket train Ollanta/Mapi return - Vistadome; Full day at Macchu Picchu with lunch at the Belmond; Weaving demonstration at Chrinchero with lunch at local restaurant; Half-day city tour of Cusco/tour of archaelogical sites near Cusco, all airport transfers. Itinerary Please contact info@natureartlab for a copy of the itinerary, plus payment terms and conditions. If you are interested in joining a future NatureArt trip or would like to be wait listed for a place, let us know. Fitness to travel A reasonable level of fitness is required to participate in this tour. In some destinations there are extensive sight-seeing excursions by foot which may include climbing of stairs and uneven terrain. Some South American cities such as Quito and Cusco are situated at an altitude of over 2,850 metres above sea level. At these altitudes the lack of oxygen affects most people to some extent until they become acclimatised. We recommend that you visit a doctor and dentist prior to your decision to participate. Pricing Price is $16,652...
Nature Photography in Borneo 3-14 May 2019 (Bookings Closed)
This exclusive, specially designed tour by NatureArt Lab and Adventure Alternative Borneo (AAB) from 3-14 May 2019 is for nature photographers and naturalists to experience one of the region's best wildlife destinations: Sabah in Malaysian Borneo.Internationally renowned for its animal and plant attractions, Sabah is justifiably famous for its Orang-utans, Proboscis Monkeys, Pygmy Elephants and dozens of other mammal species; amazing birdlife including 10 species of giant hornbill, nine species of pitta (truly the jewels of the rainforest) and the amazing Bristlehead. Sabah’s unique vegetation features pitcher plants, giant Rafflesia flowers and sprays of ferns and colourful orchids sprouting from towering rainforest trees. Insect life is prolific and includes the spectacular Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing among hundreds of other butterfly species; the giant Moon Moth and thousands of fascinating beetles, praying mantids and katydids.Our tour will focus on four of Sabah’s best wildlife-viewing areas. We will take you to the World Heritage Site of spectacular Mount Kinabalu, the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre and Rainforest Discovery Centre, plus the mighty Kinabatangan River to see orangutan and proboscis monkeys in the wild, and the Ramsar Wetlands Reserves at Tabin - an unspoilt wildlife destination with an astonishing diversity of plant and animal species. Whether it’s botany, entomology, birds or mammals this tour will provide a spectacular program for photography inspired by nature. Itineraries are available on request at: info@natureartlab.com.au Sabah has excellent infrastructure and accommodation, and is well set up to cater for wildlife tourism. English is widely spoken, the food is excellent and the wildlife superlative. Accommodation will be in comfortable high-end lodges on a twin share basis, transport in air-conditioned vehicles between destinations and in four-wheel drives where necessary; and on safe river craft at certain points. Photographers will have opportunities for photo editing and mini-workshops throughout the tour, with support from experienced nature photographer and scientist Damien Esquerre. Partners and accompanying friends will be equally catered for throughout the trip. Participants may also have the opportunity to provide a local community contribution during the visit program - details to be confirmed. The tour price ~$5,400.00 AUD includes all meals, quality accommodation, in-country transport and professional guides. Final price may vary slightly depending on the number of participants. A maximum of 13 places are available. Experience the wildlife trip of a lifetime! Contact Jamison Travel, our nominated travel agent, for best available return flights*. Prices may be around $1,000 return depending on airlines. Deposits of $1,400.00 are due by early March; final payments by 22 March. Limited single supplements available by application only - through info@natureartlab.com.au Full details including terms and conditions are available separately. Insurance is required by all participants. NatureArt Lab will host an information session for participants prior to departure. Image: Mount Kinabalu National Park - Photography by Julia Landford
Montague Island Experience 8-11 November 2019
Whether you are an artist or a nature photographer, you will love this opportunity to sit amidst hundreds of breeding terns and gulls with newly emerged chicks, watch the little penguins arrive ashore in the evenings and see seals on the rocky shoreline. There is an optional extra tour available for people wishing to snorkel with the seals (cost and further details available on application). This Montague Island trip includes: - boat trips from Narooma to Montague Island, and return - 3 nights accommodation at the historic lighthouse with twin share rooms (single supplement may be available on application) - all meals are provided throughout the program (3 dinners, 3 breakfasts and 2 lunches, plus morning and afternoon tea refreshments) - 3 art workshops with NatureArt Lab tutors Lesley Wallington and Gillian Carden - 2 scientific presentations by experienced ecologist and bird expert - guided walks each day with ecologist and bird expert, including an opportunity to contribute to daily wildlife counts - evening viewings of Little Penguins coming ashore - Private ranger-guided tour of the historic Montague Island light house, with 360 degree views of the NSW coastline and surrounding island plus ocean Dates: 8 - 11 November 2019 - Departs Narooma, NSW, around midday on Friday 8 November (thirty minute boat trip across to Montague Island). - Returns to Narooma early afternoon on Monday 11 November 2018 (Note: Departure times and dates may vary depending on weather conditions). Full payment of $1,200.00 inc. GST is due by 1 August 2019; payments may be made by installments on request. Early bird discounts of $150.00 off the full price are available for bookings made by 1 June 2019. Please use the following code to access this discount offer: Montague2019
NatureArt Sketchers - Free Monthly Field Outings
Join a friendly group of NatureArt sketchers once a month for nature-based field sketching outings. The next session will start again from August! Monday 19 August - Australian National Botanic Gardens Monday 16 September - National Arboretum Canberra Monday 21 October - Australian National Botanic Gardens Monday 18 November - Australian National Botanic Gardens Monday 16 December - Australian National Botanic Gardens The group meets from 10.15am - 12.15pm on the third Monday of each month at different locations around the Canberra region. The focus will be on wildlife and botanical drawing and sketching, large or small format, with artwork inspired by nature. No tutor will be provided. This is a free social activity providing artists with an opportunity to practice and refine their sketching skills, and to meet other people with similar interests. Please bring your own sketching equipment including pens, pencils, papers, nature journals, drawing boards. Please note that participation is voluntary, no costs are involved, and NatureArt Lab does not accept any liability or responsibility for participants in relation to these activities. Bookings can be made through our volunteer coordinator Annette Dahler by email: Annette_dahler@yahoo.com If you have any questions please contact Annette by email (see above) or by phone 0423 085 589
Our Blog
Fired Up About Mulligans Flat - by Fiona Boxall
March 03, 2019
It all started with a visit to Mulligans Flat as the temperature drifted gently towards 40 degrees C and the threat of bushfires simmered in the ba...
Art in Borneo - by Lesley Wallington
April 28, 2019
In April 2019 I was lucky enough to join the second NatureArt tour to Borneo as accompanying art tutor. Not having travelled to this part of the w...
