Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure
Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure
Mon, Sep 26, 10:30 AM
Visitor Centre, Australian National Botanic Gardens • Acton, ACT
$6.36 - $9.53
Culture on the Move - Bush Animal Weaving Workshops
Date and time
Location
Banksia Centre, Australian National Botanic Gardens
Clunies Ross Street
Acton, ACT 2601
Australia
Refund policy
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
Create your own bush animal during our MEGAfauna trail
About this event
Come and join Ronnie Jordan a Kalkadoon Pitta Pitta woman who will share her traditional ecological knowledge with you.
Enjoy a hands-on experience where you and your child can each create a woven bush animal. The workshop inspires a connection to Aboriginal culture, and both children and adults will learn techniques of the age-old art of traditional weaving.
Before you begin why not explore our MEGAfauna: myths & legends! sculpture trail in the Gardens to inspire something truly unique.
Ronnie is a qualified professional weaver and artist and has delivered weaving and art workshops to government agencies, community groups, schools, events and corporations.
All materials supplied, wool and straw.
Suitable for ages 3+ years. Children aged 3 - 7 years must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Held during NAIDOC Week (3 – 10 July) in celebration and recognition of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Contact events@anbg.gov.au for further details
