Artist in Residence

Artist in Residence

SCHOOL BASED PROGRAM

All workshops begin with an Acknowledgement of Country and the importance of this practice to honour the First Nation of the country we live on, work on and meet on to deliver the Lakun Mara weaving workshops. I share my story of weaving and the strong cultural connection to my Ngarrindjeri and Ngadjuri heritage. It includes historical content in relation to the impact of colonisation and invasion has had upon Aboriginal people. The impact on loss of land, language and cultural practices. Strong emphasis on cultural revival and maintenance for the survival of the weaving traditions which is at the heart of Lakun Mara. I also share a wide range of examples of my weaving demonstrating the diversity of materials and techniques I use when creating my weaving pieces.

Workshops for students Kindy – Year 12. Activities are varied and adapted for age appropriateness. Also workshop available for staff profession development training learning the traditional Ngarrindjeri and Ngadjuri weaving working from a starter round.

Kindy – Year 4 – weaving boards using the colours of the Aboriginal flag. Students learn about the meaning of the colours of the Aboriginal flag. Materials – coloured wool or raffia.

Year 5 – 12 – learn traditional Ngarrindjeri & Ngadjuri weaving working from a starter round using the colours of the Aboriginal flag. Students learn about the meaning of the colours of the Aboriginal flag. Materials – coloured raffia.

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Price: Enquire below- quote will include workshop, preparation and travel.

Students: Up to 160

Time: 1 day or can arrange a series of days