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Traditional weaving workshop

Where
Tote Building
Tote Building
100 Joynton Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
When

Saturday 19 August 2023 from 1pm to 4pm Saturday 26 August 2023 from 1pm to 4pm

The workshop runs over 2 days, you need to attend both sessions

Cost

Adult: $20Concession: $15

Learn traditional weaving techniques to make a basket.

The workshop will be held over 2 days on consecutive weekends (19 and 26 August, 1pm to 4pm). You’ll need to attend both days. All materials will be provided and you’ll go home with your basket after the second session. No prior experience in weaving needed.

Facilitated by Charlene (Charlie) Aguiar Dos Santos, Indigenous art educator from Koori Kinnections. Charlie is passionate about connecting past to present and making learning about Australia’s First Peoples fun and entertaining.

What you’ll get:

  • Opportunity to tap into the oral narrative of Aboriginal cultures

  • Demonstration from an experienced weaver and educator

  • Hands-on weaving experience

  • A woven basket that you handcrafted

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City of Sydney

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