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Bushland Creations & Dance

Sydney & Surrounds

In this engaging workshop, children explore Australia’s native flora, fauna, and Indigenous culture through three hands-on activities.

Bush Banksia Creative Experience
Using natural materials like gum leaves, shells, seeds, and fibres, children craft figures inspired by native animals and bush landscapes, fostering creativity and a love for wildlife.

Gum Leaf Storytelling Art
Children tell their own stories on gum leaves, using Indigenous symbols to explore culture, nature, and identity through art.

Traditional Dance
The workshop concludes with a session in Traditional Indigenous Dance, where children learn simple movements and rhythms, celebrating culture through music and movement.

Highlights:

  • Create native animals using gum leaves, seeds, and natural materials
  • Paint stories on gum leaves using Indigenous symbols
  • Learn simple traditional Indigenous dance moves

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