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This 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.
This project includes a series of free weekend workshops for the Aboriginal community that will build skills while sharing knowledge about Country and the creation of cultural objects.
This workshop program will extend into 2020 and 2021. Objects created and skills developed throughout the course of the project will be on display via presentations at both The Wired Open Day 2020 and as part of an exhibition at the Museum of the Riverina in 2021.
WORKSHOP 1: NARRANDERA
Saturday 9 + Sunday 10 November | 9:30am-4pm
@ TAFE NSW – Narrandera, Conference room Elwin Street, Narrandera
Sat | 9.30am Gather, Meet + Greet
Sat | 10.00am Welcome to Country + Introductions
Sat | 11.00am Morning Tea
Sat | 11.15am Looping + Netting
Sat | 1.00pm Lunch
Sat | 2.00pm Coiled Basketry
Sun | 9.30am Gather on Country
Sun | 10.00am Harvesting on Country
Sun | 11.00am Morning Tea
Sun | 11.15am Twined Pouches + Dilly Bags
Sun | 1.00pm Lunch
Sun | 2.00pm Finishing Projects + Discussion of Exhibition
WORKSHOP 2: WAGGA WAGGA
Saturday 23 + Sunday 24 November | 9:30am-4pm
@Ashmont Ngurra Youth Hub – Wagga Wagga 16 Blakemore Avenue, Ashmont
Sat | 9.30am Gather, Meet + Greet
Sat | 10.00am Welcome to Country + Story Sharing
Sat | 11.00am Morning Tea
Sat | 11.15am Harvesting + Plant ID
Sat | 1.00pm Lunch
Sat | 2.00pm Coiled Basketry
Sun | 9.30am Gather, Meet + Greet
Sun | 10.00am Twined Pouches + Dilly Bags
Sun | 11.00am Morning Tea
Sun | 11.15am Making Elements for Exhibition
Sun | 1.00pm Lunch
Sun | 2.00pm Finishing Projects + Collaborative Installation
Facilitators include: Harriet Goodall, Melanie Evans, the Deadly Mentor Group and others.
For workshop bookings please contact Cheryl Penrith:
0413 698 277 or cher-pen@hotmail.com
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This 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.
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