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NatureArt Lab

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 414 342 839

Address: M16 Artspace 21 Blaxland Crescent Griffith 2603 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.natureartlab.com.au

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25.01.2022 Look at this awesome bird! More great nature photography by Damien Esquerre.

25.01.2022 Our NatureArt Lab students have created the most beautiful hand-coloured lino prints with Lesley Wallington this term. Enjoy some inspiration from nature!

23.01.2022 Learn the art of digital illustration in a unique workshop with Belgium artist Joris De Raedt in Atherton, Queensland. Starting 5 September, this unique two-day workshop will guide you through the process of scientific illustration, observing birds in nature, and turning your journal sketches into marvellous digital illustrations. As a scientific illustrator, Joris has spent his career in Europe translating his fascination with nature into aesthetic and functional content. Now in Australia for a short time, Joris is sharing his greatest passion with others. For more information or to secure your place, visit >> https://natureartlab.com.au//scientific-bird-illustration-

23.01.2022 We love seeing the beautiful imagery, videos and thoughts shared online as part of our ongoing Reflections on Nature project. The open Facebook group allows students near and far to connect with one another, sharing their findings from wherever they may be and showcasing all the unique moments that can be found in nature. This beautiful photo of fruiting mosses was recently captured by Liz Martin in Mt Alexander Regional Park. Visit the Facebook group to see more! http://www.facebook.com/groups/nal.reflectionsonnature/

22.01.2022 H E L L O S U M M E R We are excited to finally welcome a new season and one we hope will be different from the summer we all experienced earlier this year. Already, our beautiful environment is coming to life and we are excited to explore everything it has to offer through a variety of new courses and workshops commencing in the new year. ... Stay tuned for what’s to come!

21.01.2022 It’s National Wattle Day! Wonderful to see the many flowering species appearing around our region, and with many still in bud! Welcome to Spring! #nature #wildflowers #natureartlab

21.01.2022 While the familiar festivities of Floriade won’t be going ahead as usual, there is still so much to experience in its first-ever virtual event Floriade: Reimagined. From mid-September, we are delighted to announce that our Founding Director, Julia Landford, will be hosting an online Nature Journaling workshop for anyone to join. Taking you through tips and techniques of building a visual art diary, you are invited to illustrate your very own Floriade, full of colourful and vibrant tulips, daffodils, jonquils and pansies! Open to everyone, all you will need is some paper and pencils, markers or watercolour paints whatever you desire. Follow the link for more information and be sure to add the event to your calendar >> https://floriadeaustralia.com//nature-journaling-create-a/

20.01.2022 Armed in striking black and orange colours, the baby Orchid Mantis is not one to be reckoned with. As voracious hunters, they strike at any small insects that cross their path. Yet as they mature into adulthood, they easily become one of the most beautiful and elegant creatures in the world. Commonly found throughout Southeast Asia, the Orchid Mantis mimics the beautiful orchid flower coloured in bright pink and white with legs resembling the delicate, rounded petals. 1 Sebastian Janicki 2 Pixels of Nature, Alamy Stock Photo

19.01.2022 Learn the unique art of the scratchboard with Joan McKay starting 13 October. Creating scratchboard art has been a distinct art form since the 19th Century, and now you have the opportunity to try it for yourself. In this introductory series of studio workshops led by Canberra artist and wildlife carer, Joan McKay, learn and practice various scratchboard techniques to create textures, form and contrast in your art. Using Masonite boards covered in clay and Indian ink, studen...ts will learn how to make beautiful wildlife portraits by carefully scratching through the ink layer to reveal the white clay underneath. Follow the link to secure your place >> https://natureartlab.com.au//create-a-scratchboard-artwork Scratchboard Artwork: Young currawong by Liz Faul (term three student)

19.01.2022 As the weather warms, the landscape is changing its colours and places that were recently so dry and sparse are bursting with new growth. In our next topic for our ongoing Reflections on Nature project, we will be focussing on the idea of ‘Emergence’ and what it means to you. As the familiar sounds of magpies and red wattle birds return, we are seeing wattle in its brightest form, clusters of sundew and florals all around. We’d like to know what you have noticed in the place...s around you that signal Spring is well and truly here Head to http://www.facebook.com/groups/nal.reflectionsonnature/ to share your recent sightings and connect with our growing community. Julia Landford

19.01.2022 Explore the natural beauty of #tidbinbillanatureReserve! Fields of flowering Early Nancy’s, glistening drosera, blooming xanthorrhoea, honeyeaters and many other small birds. #nature #wildflowers #naturewalks

19.01.2022 A beautiful way to close the week with a lovely painting by Katherine Cooper.

19.01.2022 With millions of fungi species existing around the world, Australia holds a unique collection of all shapes, sizes and colours. On 25 October, join Ukrainian scientist and illustrator, Anna Voytsekovich in an online workshop and learn how to illustrate fungi in ink. With guided demonstrations and interesting insights to some of Australia’s different fungi species, you will learn a variety of drawing techniques to create scientifically accurate ink drawings! Follow the link to secure your place for this exciting online workshop >> https://natureartlab.com.au//copy-of-fungi-drawing-in-ink-

19.01.2022 The ACT is establishing its very own fossil emblem and needs your input! Together, the @Geological Society of Australia, @ACTAMSA, @Geoscience Australia and the ACT Government are asking you take a vote. Choose from five candidates including a graptolite, two trilobites and two brachiopods all over 430 million years old and each coming from a distinct area in the ACT. Voting is now open, and we encourage everyone across the ACT to take part, and help unveil the first fossil emblem for our capital! The winner will be announced next month during Earth Science Week (11-17 October). Vote now >> https://surveyhero.com/c/ACTfossilemblem Artwork by Molly Kamenz

18.01.2022 Visiting the beautiful beaches of Portland Roads near Lockhart River yesterday was a highlight of our NatureArt Lab Iron Range Cape York trip - an incredible landscape with much historical significance.

17.01.2022 Wherever you are, now is the time to learn the art of nature journaling with Julia Landford. In an online workshop on 20 September, learn how to turn your observations of nature into mindful sketches and drawings. This is the perfect way to slow down, explore your surroundings and record unique moments in nature to revisit over time. Suitable for beginners through to advanced artists, the workshop will take place via Zoom with guided assistance and easy-to-follow demonstrations. Book your place now! https://natureartlab.com.au//introduction-to-nature-journa

16.01.2022 The power of citizen science is revealed through this fascinating scientific study on the origin of birds around the Australian continent. Did you know that around 60% of all waterbirds around Australia originate from the Murray-Darling Basin?

16.01.2022 This is an interesting summary about the incredible biology of cone shells!

15.01.2022 Native bees - so many different species in Australia! And some are still not described or are new to science.

15.01.2022 An iconic species from our 2020 Costa Rica trip!

15.01.2022 Another couple of lovely bird photographs by David Flannery.

13.01.2022 In flower at the Australian National Botanic Gardens today! Try doing some nature journaling as well - all you need is curiousity, a small notebook and a set of pencils, ink pens or watercolours!

12.01.2022 Flowering in the summer season, Blueberry Ash is renowned for its blue, olive-shaped berries and spectacular bell-shaped flowers a favourite for a range of Australian birds. The lush shrub thrives in a rainforest habitat and can sometimes reach 30m high! Blueberry Ash will be just one of the many wonderful things to see on our upcoming tour to Murramarang next week.

12.01.2022 Spring is finally here! As we welcome a change of season, we are excited to commence a number of new and exciting courses online and in the studio, including: Scratchboard Artwork with Joan McKay starting 13 Oct Introduction to Drawing with Gillian Carden starting 13 Oct Drawing Fungi in Ink with Anna Voytsekhovich 25 Oct... .and much more! Visit our website to see what else is to come >> https://natureartlab.com.au/ By Julia Landford, Oakey Hill. These beautiful native plants, Stackhousia Monogyna, Creamy Candles are starting to flower around Canberra’s nature reserves. We look forward to seeing our favourite pockets of nature welcome all that Spring has to bring!

12.01.2022 Imagine discovering a whole new genus of Australian daisies!

11.01.2022 Stunning colours We love this shot of a scarlet honeyeater perched on a vibrant red bottlebrush. What's in bloom at your place right now? ... : Tasman Hayes Photography

10.01.2022 There is still so much to discover! Imagine finding an underground orchid - that’s really special.

10.01.2022 Are you interested in learning more about the local wildlife, flora and fungi near you? Or perhaps you are well acquainted with your plants, or have some great photos of birds and would like to share your knowledge for citizen science. You may be interested in joining the Great Southern Bioblitz, a citizen science effort to document biodiversity over the weekend of 25th to 28th September. You can find out more about the event here: https://greatsouthernbiobl.wixsite.com/website or follow the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GSBioblitz/ If you are in the ACT you can join the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1726562764148371/?ref=share to share observations or get help with using iNaturalist.

10.01.2022 Coming up this weekend a chance for you to learn about nature journaling - a relaxing and mindful way to observe and draw nature. Book your spot now at https://natureartlab.com.au//introduction-to-nature-journa

10.01.2022 If you are keen to do something good for our environment you can contribute to development of the Holt community micro forest! NatureArt Lab has made a contribution today and we may be able to provide nature journaling workshops on site as well. All contributions made by midnight tonight will be matched by an anonymous supporter. Start some good!

09.01.2022 There is still time to book for the upcoming workshop The Theory, Art and Practice of Nature Photography with Damien Esquerré. Starting on Tuesday 8 September, the workshop will run over four sessions where students will learn to capture nature in new ways covering everything from camera setup, lenses, exposure, composition, to approaching animals, getting sharp images and digital editing. To secure your place, follow the link >> https://natureartlab.com.au//the-theory...-art-and-practice-o by Damien Esquerré

09.01.2022 99% of Natural Temperate Grasslands have disappeared since European Settlement. In Canberra, less than 30% of this habitat is found in conservation areas (reser...ves or national parks). This makes the recent protection of the Franklin Grasslands a big deal! To have your say on how this Canberra Nature Park is managed and used in the future, go to https://bit.ly/2QM7d7I to fill out the survey, or attend the open day this Sunday. You can learn more about Canberra's grasslands, and what we recommend, at our new State of the Environment site: https://actsoe.com.au/report/ by Mark Jekabsons

09.01.2022 Brilliant marine wildlife!

07.01.2022 What an incredible week on Canberra Nature Map, with 948 new sightings received, smashing our previous record from a couple of years ago, and we also welcomed 2...5 new users. Thank you to everyone for your valuable contributions to our amazing citizen science project. If you aren't registered, then now is a great time to join - it's free and it's a lot of fun: https://canberra.naturemapr.org/Account/Register #Canberra #CitizenScience Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Conservation Council ACT Region Australian Citizen Science Association

07.01.2022 In a constant search of blossom, these rare Regent Honeyeaters are often found in the woodlands of south-eastern Australia stretching from Melbourne to Brisbane. Yet the beautiful species has been critically endangered in recent years and their numbers continue to decline. As part of a captive-breeding program to save the species, 20 Regent Honeyeaters were recently released in the Hunter Valley just two months ago. After weeks of very little sightings, the birds were spotted last week, by one leading conservationist, having joined up with a wild flock; fantastic news. As a vulnerable native species, these sightings provide hope for the future of Regent Honeyeaters. Bronwyn Ellis via ABC

07.01.2022 Look at this beautiful bird! It’s a little known species of frogmouth from the northern forests of Borneo.

07.01.2022 Such a wonderful little spider!

05.01.2022 Walking in nature enables us to see many special gems in our environment. With the recent wet conditions and longer daylight hours we are seeing wildflowers emerging everywhere. These photographs were taken at the base of Mount Taylor, Canberra. #nature #wildflowers

04.01.2022 This year, we have encouraged our students more than ever to get outside in nature to observe and document what they see, feel and hear around them. Next month, on Sunday 20 September, join NatureArt Lab Director, Julia Landford for an online Introductory Nature Journaling Workshop where you will learn the process of observing, sketching, drawing and note-taking in your own space and time. Nature Journaling is the perfect art for anyone picking up a paint brush for the first time, as well as for the experienced artist eager to put their ideas down on paper. To book your place, visit https://natureartlab.com.au//introduction-to-nature-journa

03.01.2022 Today is National Threatened Species Day an important day for us to reflect on all the native species we’ve lost, and shine a spotlight on those that are facing the same fate. As a country with some of the most beautiful and unique native wildlife, it is heartbreaking to know Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world. WWF Australia is aiming to highlight the plight of Australia’s threatened native species and urge the government for stronger federal nature laws to protect our beautiful wildlife. For more information and to learn how you can help, visit http://www.wwf.org.au/

02.01.2022 We are excited to announce our newest Nature Tour to Murramurang National Park commencing 1 December. With so many of us in need of a recharge in nature, this five-day tour is the perfect opportunity to see and experience the beauty and tranquillity of this wonderful location. From early morning bird walks, spotlighting at night to see owls, possums and greater gliders to clambering over rock platforms to discover fossils and iron lacework formations, we promise every moment of this tour to be uniquely special. Follow the link for more information or to secure your place>> https://natureartlab.com.au//murramarang-national-park-1-5

02.01.2022 For our newest students, why not get started with our Introduction to Drawing Evening Class with the wonderful Gillian Carden. Starting 13 October, this course will teach you the fundamentals of drawing by looking at shapes in nature, shadows, perspective and more. Follow the link for more information >> https://natureartlab.com.au//evening-class-drawing-1-from- For any Senior cardholders, remember to enter the code SENIORS at checkout to receive 10% off any course or workshop. #NatureArtLab #Nature #OnlineArtClasses #Canberra #OnlineWorkshops #AustralianLandscape #Environment #LearnInspireLove

02.01.2022 Back for our final term of the year is the wonderful Introduction to Colour Pencil with Annette Dahler. Starting 2 November, this six-week beginners’ course will guide you through the basics of using colour pencil for drawing. With a mixture of theory and practical exercises, you can work at your own pace and create your very own botanical illustration in colour! Book your place via the link >> https://natureartlab.com.au//copy-of-introduction-to-colou

01.01.2022 Why did the wombat trio cross the road? Check out this cute photo taken recently at Cradle Mountain. : @brecker58 on Instagram