About this Event
Arty Pots: Australian Native Plants
Australia - Day 1 of our Christmas Around the World Advent Calendar
Date: Tuesday 1 December 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Ngutungka Henley
Kick off our Christmas Around the World journey with a colourful and creative Arty Pots Workshop, inspired by the beauty of Australian native plants and flowers!
Let your imagination run wild as you transform a plain pot into a unique piece of art. Led by a talented local artist, you’ll explore a range of creative techniques, including collage with colourful decorative papers, acrylic paints and paint pens.
Take inspiration from banksias, gum leaves, waratahs, wattle and other Australian native flora, or create your own colourful interpretation.
You’ll leave with your very own one-of-a-kind arty pot - perfect for displaying a favourite plant or giving as a handmade Christmas gift.
What you'll do:
- Transform a plain pot into your own artwork
- Explore Australian native plants and flowers for inspiration
- Experiment with collage, decorative papers, acrylic paints and paint pens
- Create a unique pot to take home
- No previous artistic experience needed - just bring your creativity!
Suitable for anyone over 15yrs
Come along, get creative and celebrate an Aussie Christmas by bringing a little bit of Australian nature into your festive season!
Please note:
- Stay at home if you are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath.
- Maintaining social distancing is the responsibility of the individual.
The City of Charles Sturt would like to acknowledge the land we occupy today is the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.
Event venue & nearby stays
Ngutungka Henley, 378 Seaview Road, Henley Beach, Australia
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