Bribie Island Seaside Museum has engaged Elder Uncle Ron Powell to deliver a fun interactive nature sketch and drawing workshop for young people.
Uncle Ron has worked closely with young people as a community educator for many years, sharing his knowledge of all things natural. He is well versed from botany to geology and from maritime history through to First Nations culture.
Ron has collaborated with the Bribie Island Community Kindergarten to create and publish the popular children’s book Joondoburri Walk promoting children’s engagement with nature.
In this hands-on session, children will learn about local Bribie Island flora and traditional First Nations uses, including medicinal and culinary. They will then spend time drawing and sketching their own nature drawings.