School Holidays
Deadly Friendship Bracelets
with Hollie Johnson

These school holidays, we are presenting jeweller and designer, Hollie Johnson (Gunaikurnai, Monero Ngarigo) in making Deadly Friendship Bracelets with you.  We’ll be putting a Blak twist on Swiftie faves.  Come along and get creative with beads and charms to make your own deadly bracelet with a message to wear with pride or swap with your kirrip (friend).

KHT will supply alphabet beads, coloured and sparkling beads, elastic and charms for you to craft a statement piece reflecting your love for mob, community and First Peoples culture.

• All materials supplied.
• Light catering provided.
• Free but bookings required.  
• Workshop is Ally Friendly.  All  are welcome.
• This is a workshop suitable for kids 7 – 15.
• Not suitable for very young children, due to the need for fine motor skills and choking hazards.
• All kids must be supervised and assisted by an adult.

About Hollie

Hollie’s work serves a purpose and tells a story. She is a young GunaiKurnai and Monero Ngarigo woman who aims to share culture through a range of creative mediums. Her jewellery pieces incorporate native plants and natural materials and is always on the hunt for new and interesting means to incorporate culture into her work.

Hollie has a Bachelor of Arts (Photography) and has studied Indigenous languages. She has been fortunate to grow up with a family of traditional artists with expertise in woodcraft, painting, burning and more. Her own work includes jewellery, photography, bush materials, native plants and an eco-friendly and ethical apparel and accessories label, Deadly Wears. Currently working with and mentoring Indigenous students in education, along with combining her knowledge and language Hollie respectfully hopes to utilise her skills to start up her own business that will support up and coming Indigenous artists and people and running a local program supporting our Indigenous Youth. @by_mhj