3 April 2024

Connections: Art + Conservation Holiday Programs

| Natalie Runko
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Learn more about the deep connection between nature and art with the Art + Conservation holiday programs. Photo: Ginninderry Conservation Trust

Ginninderry Conservation Trust, in collaboration with the Strathnairn Arts is presenting a series of workshops for young people over the April school holidays that will focus on the connection between nature and art, and the importance art plays in conservation.

Rangers from the Trust will take participants on a morning tour of the Conservation Corridor – a very unique and special part of Canberra – to showcase the incredible environment and what resides within it.

Professional artists will then guide participants in a three-hour afternoon workshop to make a 2D or 3D artwork in response to their walk.

The program

  • 9 am – 12 pm: Tour of the Corridor led by Rangers from the Ginninderry Conservation Trust
  • 12 – 1 pm: Lunch break
  • 1 – 4 pm: Workshop led by a professional working artist at Strathnairn Arts

The details

What: Connections: Art + Conservation Holiday Programs
When: Various dates in April school holidays, from 9am – 4pm.
Where: The Link Community & Information Centre, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn ACT 2615
Cost: $155 + booking fee. Get tickets here.

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