12 October 2024 - Introduction to Nature Journaling with Cerae Mitchell

Take some time out for an introduction to nature journaling with Cerae Mitchell!

• Date: 12 October 2024
  
• Day/Time: Saturday 8.00am - 12.00 noon
• Venue: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane
  

Workshop details:

Learn how to observe and engage with nature in a different way and join me for an introductory workshop. Understand the benefits of connecting with nature, the key elements of being a naturalist and learn more about the environment around you. Try nature journaling with the use of a visual art diary, creating sketches, notes and impressions of everything around you in nature. Our nature journaling workshop includes tips on basic drawing and observation skills, and practising key concepts in the gardens at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with a relaxing morning of field sketching. Morning tea is included!

Create a personal record of your nature experiences around Brisbane, and wherever you are in the world.  

Materials: A materials list will be sent to all participants prior to the workshop.  Please bring suitable walking shoes, outdoor clothing and drinking water for our field trip. 

About the Tutor:

Cerae has led nature journaling classes for the Brisbane City Council and Sunshine Coast University. She is a former high school art teacher now working her dream job teaching people of all ages about the environment and connecting them to nature. Cerae works full-time at Brisbane City Council’s environment centres as the Community Engagement Coordinator and casually at the University of the Sunshine Coast teaching nature journaling. Cerae is also studying to become a qualified Forest Therapy Guide this year. In her spare time when she’s not working or looking after her two young girls, Cerae loves hiking, bird watching, rock-hopping, van camping and nature journaling. Further details are at: Cerae Bird (@dropintonature) • Instagram photos and videos