Selection from collage illustration from Jeannie Baker’s ‘Window’ children’s picture book

Holiday and children's events 2013

For young children

3D Nature Story | 10am – 11.30am

Monday 15 April | Purchase tickets
Wednesday 24 April | Purchase tickets

Children will explore story and collages inspired by Jeannie Baker’s books ‘Window’ and ‘Belonging’, stories of growth and the world around us , then develop one of their own creations using plant material collected from the Gardens.

Ages 5 – 9 accompanied by parent.
Cost per child $15 plus online booking fee | bookings essential

Collage illustration from Jeannie Baker’s ‘Window’ children’s picture book

For older children

Design a Garden Community | 10am – 12noon

Tuesday 16 April | Purchase tickets
Thursday 25 April | Purchase tickets

Explore our natural environment with fun and engaging cartooning workshops lead by local illustrator - Andrew Hore. Workshop groups will move amongst the Gardens and discover the unique qualities of the rain forest, rock garden and red centre gardens.

Ages 7 – 13yrs (parents also welcome to participate).
Cost per child $25 plus online booking fee (includes morning tea)

For young adults

Creative Caricatures | 2pm – 4pm

Thursday 18 April | Purchase tickets
Tuesday 23 April | Purchase tickets

Interpret the fascinating world of Australian fauna in this challenging cartoon illustration workshop lead by local illustrator - Andrew Hore. Participants will work with their creative ideas to develop a poster, cartoon strip or other story illustration.

Ages: 12+
Cost per child $25 plus online booking fee (includes afternoon tea)