Current events

Above/Below

5 to 25 November, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre Gallery

Above/Below is a group exhibition by artists who are inspired by their love of cryptogams - ferns, fungi, lichens, liverworts, moss, hornworts, and algae.

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Artist talk: Julie Ryder

Wed 13 November, 11 am - 11.30 am — Visitor centre

Join local artist and exhibition curator Julie Ryder for a half hour talk about the inspiration for artists in the Above/ Below exhibition.

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Pride in the Gardens

22, 23 & 24 November, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Join us in the Gardens to celebrate Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival.

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Storytime

10 - 11 am, first Friday of every month, except January — Crosbie Morrison Lawn 

Stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities are brought to life in the Gardens' beautiful natural surroundings.

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Celebrate the art of botanical painting and create your own Banksia serrata artwork with experienced botanical artist from Melbourne, David Reynolds. 

Over this two-day workshop we will explore the techniques used to create a beautiful Banksia study with step by step demonstrations and careful planning.

Each student will be guided through the process, ensuring confidence to complete a banksia study. Students will learn to hone the techniques necessary for ‘accurate realism’.

This workshop is designed for intermediate level artists with some botanical art experience. A materials list will be provided prior to the workshop.

Refreshments will be available for morning and afternoon tea; please bring your own lunch - note that food is available for purchase from the Gardens’ Pollen Cafe. 

Note: This workshop will be offered in a large space with one student per desk for social distancing purposes. 

NatureArt Lab reserves the right to reschedule this course if required.