A Charm of Native Bees An exhibition of Australian native bees rendered in watercolour by Cheryl Hodges 29 February - 1 April 2024 Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra Immerse yourself in the marvel of Australian native bees through intricate and lifelike watercolor paintings by Cheryl Hodges. Cheryl's larger-than-life artworks encapsulate the allure and diversity of native bees discovered at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Cheryl aspires for her creations to spark conversations, leaving viewers with a profound appreciation for nature's intricacies. During the exhibition, Cheryl will be available most days to chat all things bees as well as demonstrate her painting techniques. There will be a guided walk within the Gardens to seek out the displayed native bees, as well as children’s activities and an enriching watercolor workshop led by Cheryl. If you cannot make it to the exhibition but would like to see the artworks online, Cheryl has uploaded some photos here: EXHIBITION Whilst painting native bees for her exhibition Cheryl would listen to podcasts and find websites with useful information. She has made a list for others interested in native bees - click on the link her: information native bees Gift Shops Rhapsody Design - Shop 570 - Dirty Janes Canberra 80 Collie Street, Fyshwick ACT (behind Domayne) Ph: (02) 6169 4945 Cool Country Natives 5A Beltana Road, Pialligo ACT Ph: 02 6257 6666 www.coolcountrynatives.com.au V & M - Vetro e Metallo 68B Wallace Street, Braidwood NSW The Botanical Bookshop Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross Street, Canberra Ph: (02) 6257 3302 www.botanicalbookshop.com.au Australian Choice Canberra Centre, Canberra City Ph: (02) 6257 5315 www.australianchoice.com.au Lygon St Nursery Lygon Street, Brunswick VIC www.lygonstnursery.com |