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To weave grass stories on Wiradjuri Country, 2021 Workshops
This multi-year skills development and knowledge sharing project is oriented around Wiradjuri agriculture, use of native grasses for weaving, storytelling, and the creation of presentation outcomes for exhibition.
The project includes a series of free weekend workshops for the Aboriginal community that will further build skills, while sharing knowledge about Country and the creation of cultural objects.
Workshops will be for community that have participated in The Wiradjuri Grasslands Project workshops from 2017 onwards.
WORKSHOP 1: BRUNGLE COMMUNITY
Saturday 1 + Sunday 1 May | 10am-5pm
@ Brungle Health and Community Centre
Corner Bray + Adams Streets, Brungle
WORKSHOP 2: NARRANDERA COMMUNITY
Saturday 5 + Sunday 6 June | 10am-5pm
@ TAFE NSW
Elwin Street, Narrandera
WORKSHOP 3: WAGGA WAGGA COMMUNITY
Saturday 24 + Sunday 25 July | 10am-5pm
@ Ngurra Youth Hub
16 Blakemore Avenue, Ashmont
WORKSHOP 4: PRESENTATION PLANNING WORKSHOP
Saturday 13 + Sunday 14 November | 11am-3pm
@ Ngurra Youth Hub
16 Blakemore Avenue, Ashmont
Follow up workshops will take place in each location according to community needs.
Facilitators include: Melanie Evans, Amanda Reynolds (Stella Stories), Cheryl Penrith, Harriet Goodall, Julie Montgarrett, the Deadly Mentor Group and others.
For workshop bookings please contact:
Brungle – Aunty Cheryl Penrith – Community Liaison 0413 698 277
Narrandera – Nioka Dupond – Community Liaison 0448 018 086
Wagga Wagga – Melanie Evans – Curator/Community Liaison 0421 563 173
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