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Aussie Bush Illustration with Jess Racklyeft at the State Library of Victoria


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Be transported to the Australian wilderness in this hands-on illustration workshop with award-winning illustrator and author Jess Racklyeft.

Let Jess guide you through how simple shapes can be used to create the Australian animal illustrations found in her book, Bush.

Afterwards, use those skills to decorate your very own glow in the dark bookmark to take home.

Event details:

Dates:

  • 03 April 2024, 11:00am–12:00pm

  • 10 April 2024, 11:00am–12:00pm

  • 15 June 2024, 11:00am–12:00pm

  • 15 June 2024, 2:00pm–3:00pm

Cost: $10 (child admission), $8 (Family members admission)

Ages: Suitable for children aged 6-12 years

Book your spot now. Bookings required.

About Jess Racklyeft

Jess Racklyeft is a Melbourne based author and illustrator, and creator of over 30 picture books. Working in watercolours, mixed media and on her computer, her work has won several awards including the CBCA Picture Book of the Year award in 2022 for her book Iceberg (written by Claire Saxby). She loves to celebrate nature, conservation and the environment, with many animals and plants sprinkled across the pages of her books!   

More info here.