Weaving Workshop
February

Weaving Workshop
February

Event status:
coming soon
Program type:
Weaving Workshop
Date:
Thursday, 13 February 2025
Time:
12pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
210 mins
Location:

KHT
Birrarung Building
Fed Square
Narrm

Admission:

Free
Bookings required

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Weaving Workshop<br>February

Join us our our monthly weave along this February. We’ll be guided by a Yorta Yorta weaver, Donna Blackall, in making a memento of love for Valentine’s Day.

We will be using raffia and using coil stitch and blanket stitch to make a small object or jewellery piece.

Tools and materials are supplied.
Feel free to bring your own materials if desired
Light catering is also provided.
Session is free but bookings are essential.


About Donna

I was born in Mt. Gambier SA, but raised in Ballarat.  I have lived in Ballarat most of my life.  My Mother brought me up with cultural knowledge, although it became more important to me once my Mother passed away.  I have been involved in cultural tourism and art for many years.

My weaving work has been featured in Melbourne Town Hall, National Gallery of Victoria, Koorie Heritage Trust and Deakin University collections. I have also done many collaborative works with other First Nation artists.

I worked with the Pepperminarti NT community and learnt different techniques of weaving.

Weaving keeps me connected to my culture and spirituality.  It’s healing and important to keep our stories strong and pass on our libraries of knowledge.

We acknowledge the generous support of our public programming partners: Viva Energy Australia, Krystyna Campbell-Pretty and Family, and The Orloff Family Charitable Trust.