Chris Rockley - the art of science

It's been a productive month so far. It all began with my artist window display at Julia Street Creative Space, Portland.
I'm excited to say that two of my artworks pictured here have now gone to new homes. Many thanks to Kris from Hollands Picture Framing for your help. I hope the new owners enjoy the artworks for years to come.

Looking forward to seeing you all at tomorrows Autumn Seaweed forage. Still 3 spots left if you'd still like to come along. Please book online at:
www.chrisrockley.com/classes

Hope to see you at the Winter Seaweed forage on the 23rd May!
Book your place: https://www.chrisrockley.com/classes/p/whichseaweedscanieat-6bkhw-37spt

'Presenting Seaweeds - The flora of the sea' @ Botanica yesterday. Thanks for coming along everyone, it was a huge success. It was clear you love seaweed as much as me. ;)
Such a great venue and I was interviewed at lunch by local radio Southern Radio 88.3 FM. Will post the interview when they send it through.
Pics by Herman.

Festival Fun at Rippon Lea A celebration of nature, gardening and sustainable living

Been prepping for this all week, can't wait! Hope to see you at Rippon Lea.

Festival Fun at Rippon Lea A celebration of nature, gardening and sustainable living

I'm always in wonder of the talented people my seaweed forages bring together. There have now been 3 books written by participants. The third I have just received a copy of. Thank you Rachel Pitts and Alex Hotchin. Nice one gals!
This gorgeously illustrated little book 'Seaweeds of Southern Australia' eloquently sums up and takes to the next level the advice you'll hear at the forages.
Thanks for the heartfelt acknowledgement. So chuffed you were inspired to create this.
The book is available for sale at The Fruitful Kitchen - https://www.fruitfulkitchen.com.au/books/seaweeds-of-southern-australia-a-foragers-guide/

Can't wait to see you all at the National Trust annual event 'Botanica 2026' on Sunday (Mothers Day) at the gorgeous Rippon Lea Estate, .
I'll be in the upper ballroom bay window running a Seaweed pressing and artmaking 'Presenting Seaweeds - Flora of the Sea'
Starts at 10.30 - 12pm and then 12.45 - 3pm.
Tickets: $15 (Gets you into the grounds and all the events)
It's a huge event celebrating plants and nature.
Hope to see you there. X

Festival Fun at Rippon Lea A celebration of nature, gardening and sustainable living

The 'Garden in a box' workshop at Warrnambool Community Gardens yesterday. We made wicking beds out of styro boxes and explored gardens in small spaces as well natural pest control, plants to attract polinators and predators and autumm crops. It was a big but fantastic day. Thanks for coming along for the journey folks. I hope your littles gardens fill your tummies over the coming months.
Thanks also to the very lovely Courtney Mathews, Covener of the Warrnambool community gardens and big thanks to Willow and Bean, Portland for donating the boxes. Xox