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Botanic art: 'en plein air' - Figs

Outdoor sketching under the big fig trees, walking between spots in the gardens while learning how native figs vary and adapt. Beginners are welcome, materials are supplied and it's for ages 16 and up.

A free workshop at Mt Coot-tha Library. Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.

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The short version

Every Friday until 16 Oct, with 2 sessions to go. The next one is this Friday, Fri 16 Oct at 10am. Each session runs for 2 hours. It's free. Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.

When
Every Friday
Cost
Free
Suits
Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors
Setting
At the venue
Type
Nature, Workshops

2 upcoming dates

Also on in Mount Coot-tha this week

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8amTue 13 Oct

Our pickBrisbane Sculpture Festival 2026

Free

A Sculptors Queensland exhibition of work by local sculptors, ranging across different forms, materials and ideas. Browse it any time during the gardens' usual hours.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

9:30amTue 13 Oct

First 5 Forever in the bamboo grove

Free

A singalong for parents and toddlers up to three, with clapping, dancing and action rhymes that help early reading, speech and social development.

Mt Coot-tha Library

10amTue 13 Oct

Our pickGrowing vanilla

Free

A workshop on raising vanilla orchids in Brisbane, from pollinating to picking the beans. You'll walk to the vines in the gardens, learn to cook with a pod and taste some vanilla treats.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha