Crafting wellness: exploring gut health through knitting
Wednesday 30 April from 4pm to 5pm Thursday 8 May from 4pm to 5pm
Dive into a creative, hands-on community art project that delves into the fascinating world of gut health, the microbiome and the powerful gut-brain connection.
Whether you're a beginner or expert, you’ll have the chance to crochet, knit, weave or stitch while gaining insights from leading researchers about the wonders of the gut.
This unique collaboration, led by the Gut Feelings Community Art Project, combines the worlds of art and science to support mental health and wellbeing. The Gut Feelings project invites everyone to contribute handmade textile microbes, gut cells, and intestinal villi to create a stunning, large-scale artwork shown at National Science Week.
All materials and knitting needles will be provided but feel free to bring your own.
How to book:
Wednesday 30 April session: Book
Dr Erin Shanahan, Microbiome and Gut Health Laboratory, The University of Sydney.
Thursday 8 May session: Book
Professor Georgina Hold, Professor of Gut Health, UNSW Sydney, and Director of Research, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Olivia Kelly, Programs Coordinator on 02 9265 9789 or okelly@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.