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ART classes are heading to the great outdoors this weekend when artist Fran Callen hosts a Nature Studio session.<\/p>\n

Participants will immerse themselves in the picturesque Naracoorte Caves National Park and use items from the natural environment to create a piece of art which reflects that environment.<\/p>\n

They are invited to bring their own drawing or painting equipment, cameras or tablets and a selection of art materials will also be available for trial on the day.<\/p>\n

This is a free event, but bookings are required. Tickets are available here: www.countryarts.org.au\/events\/nature-studio\/<\/a><\/p>\n

EVENT DETAILS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Naracoorte Caves National Park<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 3 May<\/p>\n

10am onwards<\/p>\n

Complimentary lunch included<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ART classes are heading to the great outdoors this weekend when artist Fran Callen hosts a Nature Studio session. Participants will immerse themselves in the picturesque Naracoorte Caves National Park and use items from the natural environment to create a piece of art which reflects that environment. They are invited to bring their own drawing […]<\/p>\n

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