Wildflowering by Design Workshop Weekend at Wondai

We want to share the joys of wildflowering experiences – through guided walks, workshops in nature, artmaking, curated exhibitions, and locally designed products and mementos. We work with artists, environmental groups and others, providing experiences and the chance to engage and connect, connecting people to nature, their creativity and each other. We invite you to explore the wonder and wild joys of wildflowering! (All welcome including those who identify as men, women and other genders - the business name is 'Wild/flower Women' and relates to where the inspiration first came from for a series of exhibitions and activities.)

Wild/flower Women Projects

In the lead up to the ‘Wildflowering by Design’ exhibition coming to Wondai, curators and artists will be visiting the region in October!

Wondai Regional Gallery

Curators and artists from the 'Wildflowering by Design' exhibition will visit Wondai for a workshop weekend prior to the exhibition in December. Opportunities for local artists to participate in the show will also be discussed.Participants can register for the whole weekend, or Saturday or Sunday only. Special discounted rates are available for residents of the South Burnett and Cherbourg communities.SATURDAY - 1.00 - 4.30 pmIntroduction to 'Wildflowering by Design' and the upcoming exhibitionWildflower Paper Lantern WorkshopLearn how to make a wildflower inspired paper lantern to take home. Use naturally sourced products, a range of papers and wildflower prints you will add your own creative flair as you work through the process while absorbing Sue’s extensive knowledge of a range of Queensland flora. All materials provided in this hands-on workshop.Dr Sue Davis is co-curator for the 'Wildflowering by Design' exhibition and initiator of the 'Wild/flower Women' series of exhibitions and projects. Sue has been an arts educator for decades working across school, university and community sectors. She uses a range of media and arts processes to capture and respond to wildflowers and the natural world. Sue loves to share the joys of Queensland wildflowers and nature-inspired creativity with others.<a href="https://www.wildflowerwomen.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.wildflowerwomen.net/</a>Fieldwork tripSUNDAY - 9.00 am - 2.30 pmWildflower pattern playIn this workshop you will be encouraged to play, experiment and observe, drawing on local native wildflowers to create a series of nature based patterns. You will be guided through drawing and mark making a variety of pattern styles by Textile Designer and Illustrator Edith Rewa. All abilities are welcome, this is a workshop about creativity and slowing down to collaborate and admire nature's natural beauty. All materials will be provided.Edith Rewa is an Australian illustrator and textile designer currently based in Meanjin/Brisbane. Her work is grounded in protecting the diversity of Australia’s natural environments. She often looks for new ways to entwine the worlds of traditional botany with the contemporary Art + Design space, whilst exhibiting native plantscapes that are under-represented. Her works can be found on silk scarves and art prints, on book covers, stationary, and printed textiles. She has a particular fondness for the flowers of Australian heathlands and for the past three years has enjoyed exploring the wallum of South East Queensland.<a href="http://www.edithrewa.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.edithrewa.com/</a>Discover the World of CyanotypeCreate your own unique artwork and gain skills to continue exploring this captivating art form at home. Explore this historical photographic process using plants, found objects, and sunlight. Keep your unique prints as cherished artwork or as gifts to someone special.In this workshop, you will create your own stunning cyanotype prints on cotton and paper in a relaxed atmosphere learn some history of the process, coating, developing and fixing techniques. You will acquire the skills to continue experimenting with cyanotype at home.Dr Renata Buziak is a biochrome photo-media artist, researcher, and educator with over 15 years of teaching experience. With a focus on plant life and helping people to reconnect with nature, her captivating artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Renata holds a PhD from Queensland College of Art, Griffith University. Her art has received several awards and is featured in private and public collections, as well as on ABC TV's Gardening Australia.<a href="https://renatabuziak.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://renatabuziak.com/</a>Q&A and discussion about ways that local artists and designers might have their work included in a section of the exhibition, scheduled for December 2023-January 2024.What is provided?Materials for workshops will be provided however participants are welcome to bring their own paper and preferred drawing pens/drawing materials.Morning and afternoon teas will be provided. Participants need to bring their own lunch or can purchase lunch from several locations in town.Participation and bookings:Participants should be aged 18 or older. 14-18 year olds should be accompanied by a paying adult.Pricing:Saturday: $25/$15 South Burnett &amp; Cherbourg ResidentsSunday: $45/$25 South Burnett &amp; Cherbourg ResidentsWhole weekend: $60/$35 South Burnett &amp; Cherbourg ResidentsAcknowledgmentsHero image Marni Stuart 'After the Fire' other images provided by Sue Davis, Edith Rewa &amp; Renata Buziak. This project is made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance. The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia.

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