What's On
Check out the artists, workshops, talks and more that are happening at Inspire Festival on Saturday 7 September, from 10am - 2pm.
Special Guests
Dr Chadden Hunter
Dr. Chadden Hunter is an Australian wildlife biologist and filmmaker who has spent much of the last two decades working alongside Sir David Attenborough.
His television series, including Wild Arabia, Planet Earth 2 and most recently Seven Worlds One Planet have won twenty Emmy and Bafta awards.
Chadden joins us to share a multimedia presentation of beautiful imagery and never-before-footage, revealing the secrets of conservation in wildlife filmmaking.
TIME: 11am - 12pm
Craig Reucassel
Craig Reucassel is an Australian writer and comedian who is best known for his work with The Chaser and for going through your bins on The War on Waste.
Craig has hosted two series of the award-winning War on Waste documentary. He has also hosted climate change documentaries Fight for Planet A and Big Weather.
In 2020 he Directed the movie Big Deal, which looked into the issue of money in politics in Australia.
TIME: 12pm - 1pm
Wackadoo! Bluey is heading to Inspire Festival on Saturday 7 September – For real life.
Come and meet everyone’s favourite Heeler in person for smiles, photos and plenty of flossing of course!
SESSION TIMES FOR PRE BOOKED TICKET HOLDERS:
Session One: 10am - 10:30am (BOOKED OUT)
Session Two: 11am - 11:30am
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Session Three: 12pm - 12:30pm
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Session Four: 1pm - 1:30pm
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Larry Brandy
Larry Brandy is a Wiradjuri man from Condobolin NSW. He has been storytelling for over 30 years. He is a regular storyteller at cultural institutions, schools and preschools in Canberra and regional NSW. He has written 4 children's books which introduce children to Wiradjuri culture.
TIME: 10:15am - 11am
Fiona Veikkanen
Canberra Environment Centre's Fiona Veikkanen will share how to get your compost system thriving.
Bring along your composting questions- we’ll cover the basics of composting and worm farming and answer all your burning questions.
Get ready to transform kitchen scraps into nutrient rich black gold for your garden.
TIME: 11:45am - 12:30pm
Heidi Merika
Join Wildcraft author and naturopath Heidi Merika who will share a practical guide to using wild plants commonly found in your back garden.
TIME: 10:45am - 11:30am
Creative First Aid
Makeshift co-founders and authors Caitlin Marshall and Lizzie Rose will bring Creative First Aid to life through a Q and A format discussion about their book, an introduction to the methodology of Creative First Aid and a series of hands on live prescriptions.
TIME: 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Music
Ariana
Ariana is an acoustic pop artist and a Ranger for the Ginninderry Conservation Trust and an Educator. She combines her love for music, children and the outdoors to create a set for all to enjoy.
TIME: 10am - 10:45am
Minh Ha
Minh Ha is a solo artist who blends a concoction of sounds to create his raw blues and roots feel for his audience.
Touchasoul
Kirrah entered the music scene at age 7 and has toured with the Ministry of Sound Orchestrated Tour, supporting Adam Lambert, Rita Ora and James Arthur.
Ashley F with Jonty
Sit back and enjoy the atmosphere and the afternoon with DJ Ashley F and saxophonist Jonty.
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Workshops
Creative First Aid
Join authors Caitlin Marshall and Lizzie Rose as they take you through Creative Prescriptions from their new book Creative First Aid, the science and joy of creativity for mental health. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
TIME: 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Nature Art Journaling
Nature journaling is the perfect way to slow down and begin to appreciate the natural world around you. Best of all, anyone can do it. This workshop will introduce you to a wonderful way of enjoying nature and creating lasting memories.
TIME: Two Sessions - 11:30am and 1pm. Register or drop in
Basket Weaving
Join Ronnie Jordan and learn the art of traditional weaving that has been shared for many thousands of years.
TIME: 10am - 11:30am
Hapa Zome
Use flowers and foliage to get creative with this natural fabric print making technique, and take home a piece of art! An excellent way to rejuvenate tired textiles, and get to know the incredible properties of flowers and foliage from your own backyard.
Drop In: 10am - 12pm
Making Clay Critters
Australian native animals make great inspiration for creative clay play. Come roll up your sleeves and get inspired by our native flora and fauna or let your imagination run wild.
Drop in: 12pm - 2pm
Heidi Merika
To celebrate the launch of her new book From the Wild, Medical Herbalist and Author Heidi Merika will be demonstrating how to make an anti-inflammatory gel using local weeds that you can forage in your backyards and local parklands. This gel can be used for bites, stings, arthritis and joint and muscle pain from strain and inflammation. Heidi’s new book From the Wild will be available to purchase on the day.
TIME: 10:45am - 11:30am
Yoga For Families
Enjoy a peaceful Yoga session on site to start your day at the Inspire Festival with Mel from Wild Yoga. Mats will be provided.
Time: 10am - 10:45am
Potting Up
Join us all day for various activities near the veggie patch as you can pot up plants, seeds and seed bombs with the Inspire Team.
Time: 10am - 2pm
Mini Wicking Beds
Learn how to make a mini wicking bed and take home your very own self watering pot. Upcycling materials you already have at home is a great way to get your plants popping this Spring.
Time: 10am - 12pm