Come and try – ghostrope weaving workshop (Portland)

Weave a basket or vessel using salvaged ropes and beach plastics collected off local beaches and help keep our oceans clean.

Port Campbell Film Society – ‘Girls Can’t Surf’

A free screening of the iconic documentary ‘Girls Can’t Surf’.

Come and try – ghostrope weaving workshop (Warrnambool)

Weave a basket or vessel using salvaged ropes and beach plastics collected off local beaches and help keep our oceans clean.

Photo Challenge Winner – Connecting with the Coast

Congratulations to Kate Emond who has done a a beautiful job showing us their connection to the coast with this photo of an oncoming storm at Barwon Heads.

Katie took this image as part of Bellarine Connections Photography, an initiative of genU | Building Inclusive Communities

Thank you to all who entered.

 

Photo Challenge Winner – Coastal Colours

Congratulations to Casey Watson who has captured the beautiful colours of the seaweed regularly present at the Ocean Grove Dog Beach

Casey took this image as part of Bellarine Connections Photography, an initiative of genU | Building Inclusive Communities

Thank you to all who entered.

 

Photo Challenge Winner – Creatures of the Coast

Congratulations to Myra Kelly who captured this local hermit crab who knew how to do the van life trend before it became cool.

Thank you to all who entered.

 

Photo challenge

Calling all amateur photographers with a passion for Victoria’s spectacular coastline!

Get outdoors, get snapping and enter your photos into the Summer by the Sea 2022 photo challenge.

Your entry(ies) must showcase one of the following themes:

  • Connecting with coast
  • Creatures of the coast
  • Coastal colours

 The important details: 

  • The challenge runs from 3rd – 25th January and is open to all ages
  • Participants can enter up to three photos
  • Whilst exploring the coastline and capturing your images, please ensure not to disturb wildlife or their habitats
  • Images must be:
    • Taken within Victoria
    • JPEG format

  How to enter:

 Share with us on social media by tagging the Summer by the Sea | Facebook or Instagram (@summerbythesea_vic) and use the hashtag #SBTSphotochallenge and either #connectingwithcoast #creaturesofthecoast or #coastalcolours depending on your theme entry

Choosing the best: 

The top photos under each theme will be chosen by the Coastcare Victoria team, announced on January 28th 2022 and will feature on our website.

Marine Illustration 23 January 2020 – Aireys Inlet



Come and try your hand at landscape drawing at Eagle Rock!



This Event is suitable for ages 7+. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by a supervising adult.





What to Bring…

 

Suitable clothing for the weather conditions – be sun smart




  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

  • Bottle of water

  • Insect repellant

  • Food eg. snacks

  • Sturdy Shoes no thongs

  • A happy disposition, an inquisitive nature and a smile!


Where to meet…

The meeting place will be provided in your confirmation email upon booking.

Marine Natural History Illustration 22 January 2020 – Warrnambool





Marine Natural History Illustration


Join Tarryn Coward for a brief introduction to gesture drawing and bird anatomy and maybe touch on landscape drawing, emphasising the importance of observation and spending some time just watching the animals.



 

This Event is suitable for all ages. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by a supervising adult.





What to Bring…





  • Sketchbook or paper

  • Clipboard/something to lean on

  • Pencils, pens and any other media you want to create with



Suitable clothing for the weather conditions – be sun smart


  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

  • Bottle of water

  • Insect repellant

  • Food eg. snacks

  • Sturdy Shoes no thongs

  • A happy disposition, an inquisitive nature and a smile!


Where to meet…

The meeting place for this activity is Pickering Point Lookout, Macdonald Street, Warrnambool. Keep an eye out for the Coastcare flags.


Marine Natural History Illustration 21 January 2020 – Port Fairy





Marine Natural History Illustration


Join Tarryn Coward for a brief introduction to gesture drawing and bird anatomy and maybe touch on landscape drawing, emphasising the importance of observation and spending some time just watching the animals.



 

This Event is suitable for all ages. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by a supervising adult.





What to Bring…





  • Sketchbook or paper

  • Clipboard/something to lean on

  • Pencils, pens and any other media you want to create with



Suitable clothing for the weather conditions – be sun smart


  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

  • Bottle of water

  • Insect repellant

  • Food eg. snacks

  • Sturdy Shoes no thongs

  • A happy disposition, an inquisitive nature and a smile!


Where to meet…

The meeting place for this activity is the Rotunda on Girffith Island, Ocean Drive Port Fairy.