Kathleen's story ....
My eclectic career began in 1980, leaving the south coast of NSW to become a Jillaroo in the Mudgee region (instead of the secretary my mother wanted, but at least I learnt to type).
In 1984 I enrolled at the Canberra School of Art and majored in painting. During the late 80's I was a freelance graphic artist, working mainly for the ACT community and welfare sector. Moved to the far south coast of NSW in 1997 and studied Ceramics for 3 years at Bega Tafe. Joined Spiral Gallery, an artists cooperative in Bega, for 5 years.
Did an Introduction to Permaculture Course and a Permaculture Design Course in 2004. 2005 saw me at Djanbung Gardens in Nimbin where I completed Cert 4 in Permaculture, and in 2015 I completed a Diploma in Permaculture with Riverina Tafe. Since then I have regularly delivered workshops and training courses throughout south east NSW and in the Monaro region. I also offer a Permaculture design and advisory service as Luscious Landscapes
THEN a friend said to me...'Kathleen, if you had all the support that you needed what would you do.....without a pause I said 'Make Art and do Permaculture on the side!'
So...
Now I'm back paying attention and taking action from my heart and soul about making art again......
making pieces that are a joy to create.
I'm doing both!
And no matter where I lived, I've just had to have a garden.
In 1984 I enrolled at the Canberra School of Art and majored in painting. During the late 80's I was a freelance graphic artist, working mainly for the ACT community and welfare sector. Moved to the far south coast of NSW in 1997 and studied Ceramics for 3 years at Bega Tafe. Joined Spiral Gallery, an artists cooperative in Bega, for 5 years.
Did an Introduction to Permaculture Course and a Permaculture Design Course in 2004. 2005 saw me at Djanbung Gardens in Nimbin where I completed Cert 4 in Permaculture, and in 2015 I completed a Diploma in Permaculture with Riverina Tafe. Since then I have regularly delivered workshops and training courses throughout south east NSW and in the Monaro region. I also offer a Permaculture design and advisory service as Luscious Landscapes
THEN a friend said to me...'Kathleen, if you had all the support that you needed what would you do.....without a pause I said 'Make Art and do Permaculture on the side!'
So...
Now I'm back paying attention and taking action from my heart and soul about making art again......
making pieces that are a joy to create.
I'm doing both!
And no matter where I lived, I've just had to have a garden.