

Celebrating excellence in creative and performing arts education in our public schools
T: Telephone02 8512 1108
E: Emailtheartsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
Inspired by Nature is a visual arts enrichment program in the creative domain for high potential and gifted public school students in Year 3 and Year 4. This one day learning experience is held at the Royal National Park. Students will explore the local environment, learn art theory, and produce a range of ephemeral and permanent artworks. They will investigate artists such as Andy Goldsworthy and his rich diversity of forms, structure, patterns and textures.
With exploration during an outdoor nature walk, students will gain a rich source of ideas to create artworks and an appreciation of art. Students will study the Elements and Principles of Design to gain a deeper understanding of how to create interesting and engaging artworks. They will experiment with and learn how to use different techniques associated with natural forms to create a range of artworks.
The operation of this program is contingent on advice provided by the NSW Department of Education in consultation with NSW Health. All activities will adhere to the DoE COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.
Workshops are held on each of the following dates from 9am to 3pm.
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre
159 Farnell Avenue
Royal National Park NSW 2233
Jill Bell - Activity Coordinator
Email: jill.bell6@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 02 9542 1951
Michelle Murphy - Arts Coordination Officer
Email: michelle.murphy3@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 02 9408 8920
Schools are invited to nominate up to 4 students from their school that demonstrate a talent or interest in visual arts.
Schools should complete the Inspired by Nature Nomination Form.
Nominations for the first workshop close on Monday 10 May 2021 (Term 2 Week 4).
$15 per student
Teachers are welcome but not required to attend. Schools or parent/carers are responsible for transport to and from the venue.
View images from previous programs in the Inspired by Nature photo gallery.
address The Arts Unit Corner Toothill Street & the Boulevarde, Lewisham NSW 2049 Locked Bag 1500, PETERSHAM NSW 2049
telephone 02 8512 1108
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