Try something new, learn a skill, be creative! Eco-Lab is offering 3 free workshops that will take place during the residency at NASA Gallery.
Plein air in Your Pocket with artist Sarah Anderson
Local artist and horticulturalist Sarah Anderson will lead this free creative workshop as part of the Eco-Lab 2026 residency @ the NASA Gallery at the Servo.
A workshop for capturing moments outdoors through sketching on paper with whatever materials hide in your bag. It’s a really great way to ‘see’ a landscape by recording what interests the participant.
Sunday 25th October
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Suitable for Adults 18+
Free workshop, tickets essential:
https://events.humanitix.com/plein-air-in-your-pocket-with-artist-sarah-anderson
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Bamboo paper-making and embossing workshop with artist Sarah Ong
Learn hands-on how to make paper using natural fibres harvested from the bamboo plant. In the workshop, you will also experiment with embossing techniques that incorporate elements of different bamboo textures and shapes.
Sunday 08 November
10:30am – 12:30pm
For ages 12+ (children must have a ticket and be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult)
Free workshop, tickets essential:
https://events.humanitix.com/bamboo-paper-making-and-embossing-workshop-with-artist-sarah-ong
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Jewellery from Plastic Debris with artist Melinda Young
Working with gathered marine plastics, soft plastic bags and domestic plastics, this workshop introduces a range of simple jewellery making techniques including drilling, stitching, stringing and cordage which are then applied to your gathered materials to create beautiful wearable objects for the body, such as a necklace, bracelet, earrings or brooch.
Sunday 08 November
10:30am – 12:30pm
For adults 18+
Free workshop, tickets essential:
https://events.humanitix.com/jewellery-from-plastic-debris-with-artist-melinda-young
