Nature Festival SA at The Fleurieu Arthouse
Fleurieu Arthouse & what’s on for Nature Festival SA 2022
Nature Festival SA is looking to be an exciting and varied celebration of the natural world and here at Fleurieu Arthouse, we’re pleased to be on-board and offering a variety of special, creative activities.
Nature Festival SA looks to throw the spotlight on nature as a whole and to help the public to engage with and enjoy it in as many forms as possible.
A relatively new festival in South Australia’s impressive list of established celebrations, Nature Festival SA was originally conceived in 2020 as a way of bringing together a collection of nature-based activities previously organised by Amongst It - a collective of individuals and organisations who care deeply about nature in SA.
In this, the third year of the official festival, there are over three hundred events and activities due to take place under the umbrella of Nature Festival SA at variety of locations and establishments.
From musical performances and tasting events, to guided walks and art tours, there’s something to suit all interests and all ages.
Here at Fleurieu Arthouse, we’re acutely aware of the important part that nature plays in our everyday lives.
Many of our resident artists are deeply inspired by and draw upon the natural world in their work. Our concern for the natural world and of course, our love for it too - led to us becoming involved in Nature Festival SA this year and we’re pleased to present a selection of events for the festival.
Ceramics with alex linden and draw, taste, tend with Wattle & Wonder at Fleurieu Arthouse for Nature Festival SA 2022
We are hosting four events for Nature Festival SA 2022 - the first, a workshop with ceramicist Alex Linden - make your own botanical ceramic pinch bowls under Alex’s guiding hand. Clear your diary for Saturday 15th October when the workshop will take place in the relaxing and inspiring atmosphere of the design space here at Fleurieu Arthouse.
Alex will show participants the correct techniques to form beautiful, organic ceramic bowls by hand. After decorating the creations by pressing fresh, local botanicals into the clay, Alex will spirit them away to be fired, ready for collection the following week.
Enjoy discovering the magical medium that is pottery, learn the first techniques necessary to mould, shape and bring to life a beautiful vessel which you can admire and use for years to come.
Get your tickets for Alex Linden’s botanical ceramic pinch bowl workshop here.
Alex Linden’s botanical pinch bowl workshop is at Fleurieu Arthouse on 15th October
Our next event is a Draw, Taste, Tend experience with proud Kaurna, Narungga, Kokatha woman, Quahli Newchurch and local nature guide, Hannah Jones and is scheduled for 18th October. Together, Quahli and Hannah present “an evening of creative inquiry, delicious edible native plant tastings and a culturally rich and inspiring experience.”
Upon arrival, participants will be served a Eucalyptus Martini and seated amongst an array of beautifully displayed native plants then Welcomed to Country by Quahli.
The evening will be spent studying a variety of native plants which are found along the Fleurieu Peninsula and as each plant is presented, participants will learn about their Kaurna significance and some of their cultural uses.
Tasting plates with dishes containing each plant, thoughtfully prepared by Quahli will be part of the experience and Hanna will guide the group through creatively recording the plants with pencils, ink pens and watercolours.
Tickets to the event on Saturday 18th October are available through Eventbrite.
Mini Mindfulness Retreat at Fleurieu Arthouse
The third event which we’re hosting is a Mini Mindfulness Retreat which will take place on Sunday 9th October 10.00am to 1.00pm and is presented by Sarah Wood from Happy Tiger Back Care.
This special retreat offers a welcome break from the chaos of day-to-day life during which participants can spend some peaceful time in the beautiful grounds of Hardy’s Tintara and Fleurieu Arthouse engaged in guided meditation, gentle movement and nature-based creativity topped off with a delicious morning tea.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite and you can book your spot today.
Sarah, of Happy Tiger Back Care is a qualified and experienced yoga teacher and practicing artist. She combines the two disciplines to bring people to a sense of wellness, calmness and happiness as she guides her participants through a gentle exploration of the environment and their own being.
POETRY OF THE EARTH AN ART EXHIBITION
Nature has inspired artists for centuries. During the Nature Festival we have invited 20 artists whose beautiful art works are inspired by nature.
Come along to the opening event and meet the artists with a glass of wine or visit on another day. The exhibition is free to visit and will be open until Sunday November 20th.
Grevillea Ned Kelly by Judy Morris
Sheltered Bay by Paula Josling
Banksia by Beryl Hunter
Whether you’re attending a workshop or not, a visit to the Fleurieu Arthouse is always a breath of fresh air. Our surroundings are peaceful, full of history and beautiful native plants and a walk around the grounds is always inspiring and relaxing.
The gallery is open between 11.00am and 4.00pm every day apart from Tuesday and Wednesday when we are closed.
The Fleurieu Arthouse features a design space full of locally-made art, jewellery, homewares, sculpture and ceramics in addition to the artist’s studios from which our resident creatives work, there’s also an exhibition space which showcases the work of a wide variety of artists on a regular basis.
Stop by, enjoy a coffee and a savoury or sweet pastry at our cosy coffee bar - take time out to relax and enjoy the art, the atmosphere and of course, the naturally beautiful surroundings which we are lucky enough to share with Hardys Tintara.
You can find us at 202 Main Road McLaren Vale in the grounds of Hardys Tintara.
Enquiries to hello@fleurieuarthouse.com.au
Tel. (08) 7288 3095