What’s included:

All art materials required to make a vase

Fresh flowers from the garden to fill the vase

An original artwork of Mother and daughter / son 

Cappuccino or tea for mum

$150 for mother and child/tween/teen*

+Booking fee 

Optional extras:

Extra art supplies and flowers, so that Mum (or another sibling) can make and fill a vase too! +$40

About Emma Bond:

Emma Bond is a live fashion illustrator, drawing guests from life at celebrations and brand activations. Originally from regional New South Wales, Emma completed a Bachelor of Fine Art at The University of Newcastle in 2013, then studied fashion locally & abroad. Her illustration clients include Maserati Brisbane, Brisbane Racing Club, Mont Blanc, Queensland Ballet, Fashion Queensland, Brisbane Fashion Festival, and many local brides and grooms.  Emma is also the designer of fashion brand, Madi & Pip, and an advocate for Australian manufacturing and circular design.

“My artworks capture a moment in time: they are a memorable experience for guests. Turning the page of my artworks to show to guests is magical! When designing clothes, my work is very precise and methodical. My art practice is the opposite: it captures a fleeting moment in time, with all the joy and feeling of the present! It is also about allowing people to see themselves as others see them: often with kinder eyes! I adore capturing fragments of personality and little details; from a small necklace to a tattoo peeking out from under a sleeve. Fast, gestural strokes don’t capture it all, but I do emphasise what I think may be important to the sitter. My art practice is interactive, it is pure joy to create.” Emma Bond

Emma is a Fine Arts teacher registered with Queensland College of Teachers. She has lectured at Queensland University of Technology, Tafe and The Fashion Institute.

About the house and garden:

Set on two acres of gardens our art deco inspired holliday home offers a combination of elegant country charm and sophisticated modern style. The flower garden is a small section at the back of our property, beyond the creek. It contains specialty flowers consciously grown and arranged with no single use plastics, using growing practices that build soil health and biodiversity. 

Like our holiday home? It is available for stays via airbnb.

What to wear:

Please wear (or bring) gumboots. The secret garden is on the other side of a small creek. There is no bridge - just stepping stones. Alternatively, we can pick the flowers for you, just leave a note when you book.

Please be aware:

We share our garden with native animals. You are likely to see Kangaroos & birds. Wildlife is wild - please don’t try to pat any animals, birds or bugs! The flower garden is loved by ants, bees & spiders - you may also see them out and about and they are best left alone.

Parking, finding us + further helpful information provided after you purchase your ticket.

What is nearby:

Our property is at the base of Tamborine Mountain. We are located less than 10 minutes from Canungra, and a few minutes in the opposite direction is Albert River Winery. Learn more about the Scenic Rim here

Terms and conditions:

Anyone partaking in classes or events by Emma Bond must agree to these terms and conditions.

1. LIABILITY WAIVER

I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which might incur whilst participating in classes and /or events organised by Emma Bond.

1. PHOTO AND VIDEO

I agree to give Emma Bond unrestricted publishing rights for any photos or video taken during an event by Emma Bond (these may be used in marketing materials, including various social accounts under the brand/s Madi & Pip and Licence to Bloom). When children are involved we will always ask the parent and/or guardian whether you would prefer photos that do not include your child’s face/ full identity eg photos of hands’ creating.

Cancelations and adverse weather

Unfortunately we can’t refund for change of mind. However, you can gift your ticket to someone else to come in your place.

In the rare event of severe weather this event may be cancelled. Should this occur you will be given the option of a full refund or invitation to reschedule. In the event of natural disaster in the garden impacting flower availability, or creek waters rising impacting access to flower garden, we will cut flowers for you or source locally grown blooms for you to use in your arrangements.