Waterhouse weaving workshop
Schedule
Sat Sep 07 2024 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Location
National Archives of Australia - Canberra | Canberra, CT
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The workshop will focus on ‘weaving’ together cultural and community connections, inspired by the winner of the 2024 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize, Jenna Lee: Grass Tree – Growing together.Run by local artist and weaver Ronnie Jordan, a Pitta Pitta Wangkamahdla woman from Culture on the move, this event will explore Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize exhibition before hearing Ronnie speak about weaving from a First Nation’s perspective.
You will learn techniques of traditional weaving, how to prepare traditional fibres and gain experience weaving in this hands-on workshop.
You will also receive your own weaving pack including a full weaving guide, bag and extra materials to keep.
The workshop will empower participants with a sense of connection and the opportunity to learn about and connect to the oldest continuous living culture in the world.
Image: Supplied by Culture on the move
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Where is it happening?
National Archives of Australia - Canberra, East Block, 1 Queen Victoria Ter, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia,Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
