Paperbark Writer
Australian nature meets science and art
By Paula Peeters
More nature journaling workshops announced for 2024
‘Pay what you can’ option for most!
‘Nature journaling for teachers’ session in Toowoomba
After the enthusiastic response to my workshops so far this year, I am offering a series of similar workshops for the rest of the year. However I have changed the format and pricing after much thought, and feedback from participants.
The fee for all workshops that I organise (except ‘Nature journaling for Teachers’) will be ‘Pay what you can’ by donation. This is because I would like as many people as possible to experience the many benefits of nature journaling, and I am trying to reduce the obstacle of cost where I can.
Brisbane City Council also sponsors some of my nature journaling workshops at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and offers these for free to participants. These sell out quick once tickets go on sale, so if you are interested it’s best to follow Brisbane City Council on Eventbrite for notifications of event listings.
I have also changed the format of my 5 hour workshops to 3 hours.
‘Tree hollows are animal homes’
#1 Eucalypt Open Forests, south-eastern Australia
#2 Eucalypt Tall Open Forests, south-eastern Australia
‘Tree hollows are animal homes’ is a series of designs inspired by the relationship between the many Australian animal species that use hollows and the trees that provide them. #1 and #2 designs are available as posters now.
Click here for wholesale prices for educational poster ‘Tree hollows are animal homes #1 and #2’.
These designs are available on posters, prints and other goodies via my Redbubble store.
A walk in the mountain forests
My nature journal of Binna Burra, Beechmont and beyond
Discover the richness of the mountain forests through the playful, diverse and beautiful pages of Paula’s nature journal.
Paperback, 17 x 22.3 cm, 206 pages, full colour throughout with over 196 original illustrations. Printed in Australia on recycled paper.
Download a sample
“This is my favourite book”
Last Sunday morning, I was minding my stall at the Beechmont Market. The day was bright, sunny, with a chilly western wind. A woman picked up a copy of my book ‘Stories from the Wildworld’.
She looked at me and said “This is my favourite book. I try to give away lots of books, but I just can’t bring myself to get rid of this one. It’s my favourite book”.
Do you have any idea how wonderful it is, for an author and illustrator, to hear those words?
Free colour-ins to download: Tree hollows are animal homes #1
I’m very excited to release some new colour-in sheets that I’ve created from the first ‘Tree hollows are animal homes’ design. Both colour-ins are free to download, and you are also welcome to make multiple copies of each to give away free.
New designs: Magpie Studies and Australian Kin
Two new designs have just been added to my Redbubble store: ‘Magpie studies’ and ‘Australian kin’.
Why 15-second owls are wonderful, and 12 important elements for teaching nature journaling
A chance encounter with an owl made me reflect on how I teach nature journaling. Here are 12 elements that I think are important.
A super-easy mini-book for exploring nature
I had a fabulous time last Saturday, immersing myself in the garden, and in this little art project. Big thanks to @wildinksketch for the inspiration!
This easy-to-make tiny book is another great way to nature journal. There’s something special and exciting about 3D paper creations. I can’t wait to teach this nature journaling approach to kids and adults ☺️
Gorgeous, fun & educational: New sticker sheets
Add some nature bling to your things, and brighten up your day 🙂
Organic cotton tea towels
Greeting cards
Magnets
Books
Redbubble store
Here you can purchase clothing, prints, posters and other goods with my designs. They’re printed on demand and shipped straight to you from Redbubble.
Buy selected garments through my Redbubble store and 25 % of the retail price will be donated to environmental and animal welfare charities
Go to Redbubble store
Nature journaling workshop at Binna Burra; Photos by Renata Buziak
Escape…
Into the Wildworld, and discover The Kinship of All. Read Stories of the Wildworld.
Read a sample
Buy Stories of the Wildworld
