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Your ticket includes materials, expert tuition and lunch.
First Nations Coiling Basket Weaving Workshop
Immerse yourself in First Nations culture through a guided weaving workshop with Aunty Barb Walker, a Wiradjuri woman from Wagga Wagga, NSW. In this relaxed and welcoming class, Barb will share stories of her Country and traditions while teaching traditional coiling and basket weaving techniques.
As you weave, you’ll gain an appreciation of First Nations knowledge and craftsmanship while connecting with fellow participants.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home your own beautifully woven basket and a deeper understanding of this enduring cultural practice.
Program presented in partnership with The University of Queensland.
About the instructor
Aunty Barb Walker is a senior Wiradjuri woman from Wagga Wagga, NSW, now living in Pittsworth, Queensland on Giabal Country. A retired midwife who worked across most states and territories in Australia, Barb now shares her culture through weaving and language, holding Certificates I, II and III in Wiradjuri Language.
Barb teaches Wiradjuri Wadya Waybarra (coiling weaving), using raffia she dyes herself with fruits, plants and natural colourings. She regularly runs workshops for children and adults across the region and enjoys seeing participants continue weaving and sharing what they create.
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Age Recommendation
This is a 16+ event.
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