This Easter school holidays, Landcare NT invites young people to join a series of creative workshops celebrating our urban creeks. Participants can try printing, drawing, sculpture, and clay, making artworks inspired by the local landscape and wildlife. Each creation can be entered into our June Creek Connections Youth Art Exhibition.
Workshops are led by local artists Tisha Tejaya, Jasmin Jan, and Janie Andrews, offering hands-on, fun ways to explore, create, and connect with our creeks.
Programs run from Tuesday 7th - Sunday 11th April 2026. There are various times and workshops available across Ludmilla, Sandy, and Rapid Creek.
All children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. Bring along your hat, walking shoes, water bottle, sunscreen and snacks.
Please note that the uneven terrain throughout the site is not suitable for wheelchairs. Please keep an eye out for accessible events as they become available.
See below for more information.
Tuesday 7th April 2026 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm at Rapid Creek - Mouth Gurrumbai
Join artist Jasmin Jan at the mouth of Rapid Creek to explore patterns in nature at this special location.
Younger participants will be guided to observe and gather found leaves and natural pieces from the shoreline and transform them with painted patterns, contributing to a collaborative artwork inspired by place. The finished piece will be exhibited in our June Youth Art Exhibition — giving young artists the opportunity to share their work with the wider community.
This event is suited for children 6-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Only children require a ticket.
Wednesday 8th April. 9.00am - 12.00pm at Rapid Creek- Near White Rock
Young people can spend a creative morning by Rapid Creek with local artist Janie Andrews.
In this two-hour workshop, participants will use found natural materials — leaves, seed pods, driftwood and more — to create sculptures inspired by creatures of the creek. It’s a hands-on opportunity to explore art, connect with nature, and see the landscape through a creative lens.
Join us for a morning of making, imagining, and discovering by the water.
This event is suitable for children aged 6–12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are only required for children.
Thursday 9th April from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Rapid Creek - Mouth Gurrumbai
Local nature artist Jasmin Jan will take you on a journey of nature journaling people to explore nature journaling with pen, ink and paper, inspired by the flowing waters of Rapid Creek. Participants will observe, sketch, and paint the creek’s wildlife and landscapes, developing their own creative interpretations that will be made into a consatina story. Finished pieces are encouraged to be exhibited in the Creek Connections Youth Art Show in June.
This event is suitable for children 10 years and over. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Only children require a ticket.
Sunday 11th April from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Sandy Creek (meeting at the last beach carpark)
Join local artist Tisha Tejaya for a guided walk at Sandy Creek, exploring the mangroves through plein air drawing.
Participants will be supported to observe closely, sketch outdoors, and transform the beauty of the creek into expressive artworks. Finished drawings can be entered into the June Creek Connections Youth Art Exhibition if participants wish to share their work.
This is a family friendly event suitable for young people of all ages and their family. Both adults and children require a ticket for this event.