SERIES - Winter Garden Journalling
Description
Garden Journaling Series: Rediscover Your Garden Through Artful Observation
Step into a deeper relationship with your garden through this inspiring three-part Garden Journaling series. Do you want to record what happens in your garden, but just can't find the mojo to make it happen? Designed especially for gardeners who want to observe more closely, and creatively connect with the natural world, each session offers a unique lens through which to really get to know your garden. The sessions are also suitable for your kids or grandkids. Perfectly timed for the school holidays so you can bring them virtually along too. You don't need to be an artist or a writer—just bring a piece of paper, a pen or pencil**, an open mind, and a love for the living landscape right outside your door. Those booking into the entire series will get access to a prerecorded session on “Garden Journalling” which will really get you prepared to leap into the three sessions.
** (optional – bring something to add colour to your page such as colour pencils, markers or watercolour paints if you want.
Session 1 – Finding Solace in Your Garden - Tues 8th July 10am A Sensory Journey into Stillness and Color Reconnect with your senses and explore how touch, scent, sound, and color in your garden can evoke calm, emotion, and creativity. A gentle, grounding session to help you find peace and presence through journaling in your patch of green.
Session 2 – Soil: Recording Its Gorgeousness - Weds 9th July 2pm Discover the Magic Beneath the Surface Unearth the fascinating world below your feet and learn how to document the textures, life forms, and stories hidden in your soil. From sketching tiny critters to testing and creatively recording soil pH, this session is perfect for curious, hands-on gardeners.
Session 3 – Nighttime Journaling - Thurs 10th July 6pm Discover the Quiet Magic of Your Garden After Dark Experience your garden in a whole new light—or lack of it. With a torch and a journal in hand, you’ll explore the hush of evening, meet nocturnal visitors, and learn how night journaling can replenish your spirit and sharpen your sense of wonder.
Whether you attend one or all three sessions, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for your garden and enthusiastic energy ready to start journalling with insight, sketches, and inspiration
Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount.
What you will learn
- Learn how to connect and really observe what is happening in their garden and learn creative ways to dcument what they see through writing and sketching.
What you will get
- Free access to recording for 2 weeks
What to bring
- Pen / pencil / paper / items to create colour
What to wear
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Appropriate for
Creative gardeners
Sustainable Gardening Australia (SGA) is a not-for-profit non-government organiation dedicated to achieving a healthy biodiverse planet.
Its driving purpose is to:
- Encourage, educate and enable home and professional gardeners to adopt sustainable gardening practices to protect or enhance the natural environment;
- Provide information, education and undertake research about the natural environment;
- Reconnect people to the natural world through gardening; and
- Ensure an understanding of the impacts that gardening decisions about chemical and resource use have on the natural environment well beyond their neighbourhood.
Your Teacher
Bethan Burton is an artist and environmental educator from Brisbane. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Conservation Biology and a Master of Environment majoring in Education for Sustainability. Bethan is the founder of International Nature Journaling Week and the host of Journaling With Nature podcast. She teaches nature journaling to all age groups and is passionate about connecting people with the natural world.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
Terms & Conditions
SGA’s Booking Conditions
- Bookings are considered final once payment is made and no refunds will be given for non-attendance.
- If there are insufficient numbers for an event it may be cancelled or postponed by SGA. If this is the case, you will be notified and given the option of either a full refund or a transfer to a different SGA event of equivalent value.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time for registration and seating