Making Art With Natural Materials

Guided by Shelley, participants will begin with a gentle walk through Carss Bush Park, collecting small natural materials such as branches, leaves, sticks, flowers and seed pods. Back at the cottage, you will use your found materials to create unique monotype contact prints and experiment with craft wire to make small, sculptural forms.

Over light refreshments, enjoy an informal conversation with the artist about their creative process and time in residence. Shelley will also demonstrate a lumen print (a camera-less photographic technique developed in the 18th century) and share field recordings gathered during their residency at Carss Bush Park.

This hands-on session offers a thoughtful opportunity to slow down, connect with nature, and explore creative making in a supportive and inspiring setting.

About the artist
Shelley Watters (she/they) is an emerging artist and curator living and working on the unceded lands of the Gadigal and Wangal peoples. Their practice is action-led and often grounded in community contexts, working across installation, sculpture, performance, photo media, textiles, sound and video to explore ideas of entanglement and repair.

Dates

Saturday 14 February

Saturday 7 March

Saturday 28 March

Time

1:30-3:30pm

Location

Meeting point: Carss Park Life Saving Hall, 103 Carwar Avenue, Carss Park

Program to take place inside the Artist in Residence Cottage at Carss Park (2 minute walk from the Life Saving Hall)

Age Group

Adults 16+

Terms & Conditions

• Bookings are essential for all activities.
• No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings.
• Program swapping is not permitted.
• Programs are fully supervised by qualified staff.
• While all reasonable precautions are taken, participation in the program is at the participants' own risk.
• The museum and its staff are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage sustained during the program unless caused by gross negligence.

More information

For more information, please contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery on (02) 9330 6444 or museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

Accessibility

Hurstville Museum & Gallery is committed to providing inclusive services and programs. If you require additional assistance please contact us via phone (02) 9330 6444 and museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

Image: Shelley Watters, Holding on (3) (detail), 2025, unique lumen print on Ilford Multigrade FB Classic gloss, 44.5 x 57cm framed