Local artists team up for nurturing eco-tourism/wellbeing program

Art has long been used to nurture wellbeing, while drawing attention to natural beauty, illustrated via a new creative experience at a picturesque Flaxley farm where locals and visitors are invited to discover their own artistic talents within.

Ink Pot Arts – in partnership with Janesce Organic Skin Care – is currently hosting an innovative Eco-Tourism and Wellbeing program supported by Country Arts SA, to engage participants through a variety of art forms.

Ink Pot Arts’ Artistic Director Jo-anne Sarre explained that a team of six talented artists are running a number of workshops from the Strathalbyn Road location, showcasing their specialties.

“The Eco-Tourism and Wellbeing workshops expand on our arts-based wellbeing programs we have been running for a number of years now, seeing great outcomes and positive impacts for community members of all ages,” she said.

“Hosting them in the Janesce pavilion on Claret Ash Farm, which offers a view of the Janesce herb garden and gently rolling hills dotted with eucalypts, provides a totally nurturing wellbeing experience. You’ll come away uplifted and refreshed! ”

From Oct-Nov 2022 the following artists will share their work:

Aboriginal artist David Booth provides a desert art symbol workshop, encouraging participants to tell their story through sharing his cultural knowledge, while watercolour and ink illustrator Zinia King is inspired by natural surroundings, raising awareness of Australian flora and fauna through her work.

Passionate animal rescuer Rebecca Prince works with a variety of different mediums, including print-making across different styles, while textile artist Helen Moon teaches Nuno felting, allowing participants to take home a beautiful clothing creation of their own.

Finally, ‘bridge-builder’ Linda Hall offers an Art Play workshop to give people the experience of being creative and expressive in different ways through a wide repertoire of artistic materials – from percussion and movement and soft chalk pastels to sand-tray storytelling.

“Anyone aged 8 years to adults of any skill level is welcome to join us, as we have very capable artists who can guide people from wherever they are at,” Ms Sarre encouraged. “What we have found over the years of hosting workshops is that everyone is creative, and that participants discover ways to express themselves and are often surprised at what they can achieve.”

Classes are held on Wednesdays at various times from the Janesce Pavilion, Claret Ash Farm, 1680 Strathalbyn Road, Flaxley.

For more information visit (inkpot.com.au/programs) or to book a class visit

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Or call Ink Pot Arts’ Artistic Director on: 0429 673 327.