Lea Taylor workshop

Housed on the Curtin University campus in Bentley, the John Curtin Gallery is one of Western Australia’s foremost public art galleries and one of the largest and best-equipped university galleries in the country.Everyone is welcome at the Gallery. We have more than 40,000 visitors each year, and contribute to ongoing community conversations about the world and our place within it. Our exhibitions, events, and public programs are a catalyst for critical dialogue and cultural exchange.We collaborate with local, national and international artists, curators, museums, galleries, partners and supporters. This combination of local and global perspectives, and the associated discourse about human rights, sustainability, inclusiveness and reconciliation, has the power to develop understanding in our communities and create lasting change.

John Curtin Gallery

John Curtin Gallery Speaker Series

Lunchtime talks at John Curtin Gallery to experience and critically engage with the visual culture of our time.

Workshops

Join Award winning Aboriginal Weaver Lea Taylor for a relaxing workshop in which you will learn the ancient art of Coil Weaving using natural and hand dyed raffia. You will share your time with like minded women in this 3 hour event while learning about our rich culture.F﻿ee: $110 paid in advance direct to gallery or over the phone (08) 9266 4155 to secure your place.This event is for women aged 16 years plus.-﻿----- Suitable for beginners and experienced weavers.All materials supplied.Note: If you are unwell with cold or flu like symptoms, you should not attend.Due to cultural protocol I do not teach men weaving. This is a women only event.------Lea Taylor was a finalist in the John Stringer Prize 2021 and is an award-winning weaver, artist and cultural educator from the South West of Western Australia. Reintroduced to weaving by artist Sharyn Egan she is dedicated to the exploration of her craft, facilitating cultural exchange through storytelling and shared experiences.

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