Culture on the Move – Bush Animal Weaving Workshops
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Culture on the Move – Bush Animal Weaving Workshops ended on Wednesday 13 July 2022.
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Create your own bush animal in connection with our MEGAfauna trail.
Come and join Ronnie Jordan a Kalkadoon Pitta Pitta woman who will share her traditional ecological knowledge with you.
Enjoy a hands-on experience where you and your child can each create a woven bush animal. The workshop inspires a connection to Aboriginal culture, and both children and adults will learn techniques of the age-old art of traditional weaving.
All materials, wool and straw supplied.
Suitable for ages 3+ years. Children aged 3 - 7 years must be accompanied by a participating adult due to COVID restrictions.
Ronnie is a qualified professional weaver and artist and has delivered weaving and art workshops to government agencies, community groups, schools, events and corporations.
Contact events@anbg.gov.au for further details
When
Sunday 10 July and Wednesday 13 July; 10–11.30 am & 1–2.30 pm
Where
Banksia Centre
Price
$55.00 single adult & one child (3-12 yrs); $38.00 adult; $20.00 child (3-12 yrs)
