Wadawurrung Weaving – String Bags
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Wadawurrung Weaving – String Bags

Learn traditional string bag weaving technique with Wadawurrung woman, Tammy Gilson.

By The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Date and time

Sat, 18 May 2024 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM AEST

Location

The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Bradshaw St Golden Point, VIC 3350 Australia

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About this event

  • 3 hours 30 minutes

A string bag is a type of carry bag traditionally made and used by Wadawurrung people. In this workshop, you will make a string bag or ballang as it is known to Wadawurrung using jute and plant fibre. You will learn techniques including rope-making through hands-on practice under Tammy’s tuition. The finished ballang will be personalised with adornments such as feathers, possum fur, gum nuts and shell.


A ge: Adults 18+

S kill Level: Beginner

I nclusions: All materials included.

W hat to Bring: Snacks, Lunch, Water, Notepad

C lothing Guidelines: Comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes.

Tammy Gilson is a Wadawurrung woman and award-winning fibre artist continuing the cultural practice of weaving.

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The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

The Australian Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades is a place to learn and preserve Australia's rare trades through a series of workshops and masterclasses.

$150