Djirra - Sharing stories finding solutions

03/08/2023 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm – Join Narungga Ngarrindjeri & Nauo Mimini artist Kylie Harcourtts to create some relaxed arts & crafts. In this hands-on workshop participants will choose their chosen art activity from a range of stations. Come along for some creative arts, have a yarn and meet other Aboriginal women, and enjoy the relaxing space at Djirra in the […]

10/08/2023 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Join proud Yuin, mum, healer and creative Amanda in this new and once in a lifetime creative opportunity. Yuin people have traditionally always had strong connections to animals believing that they were ancestral spirits. Amanda wants to share with you some stories of her people and those relationships while creating a personal piece that honors […]

11/08/2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Become the storyteller. We all know the importance of storytelling and culture. In this session we will use the Ancient Aboriginal Mindfulness Tradition of Dadirri to connect to Country and story and reflect through art. Participants are required to bring a pen and paper. Lee Couch is a proud Gamilaroi woman, born and raised on […]

16/08/2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Join Yorta Yorta Holistic Life Coach & Wellbeing Facilitator Yolanda Finette for a workshop to Pause, Reflect & Nurture as we yarn about the importance of radical self-care and prioritising our own holistic wellbeing • Cultivating Self-Care Awareness to create sustainable self-care practices • Holistic Self-Care practices, tools and rituals to create balance, connection, and […]

17/08/2023 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Emma Stenhouse is on her journey in belonging and connecting with her Ngarrindjeri heritage. Her work is predominantly inspired by nature and her connection to country using elements of contemporary art and traditional symbolism. Drawing on her knowledge of Indigenous flora and fauna, guides participants through monoprinting and lino printing to create a set of […]

28/08/2023 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm – Emma Bamblett is proud to have connections to the Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji and Taungurung people. Emma has found inspiration and motivation from the arts community in Melbourne and found purpose and meaning in her artwork which represents the stories and struggles for vulnerable children, youth and families. Come join Emma and the team @ […]

30/08/2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Are you feeling disconnected from the world around you? Come and hear from Gunditjmara/Muthi Muthi woman Jacara Egan, as she shares wellness through Wayapa Wuurrk: An Earth Mindfulness Practice. Wayapa Wuurrk translates to “Connect to the Earth” in the languages of the Gunditjmara and Gunai people. Based on ancient Indigenous wisdom, Wayapa combines mindfulness, narrative […]

31/08/2023 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm – Emily Lovett is a proud Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri women, living, learning, Weaving and teaching on Wurundjeri Country. Her business Mayapa Weaving started as healing journey during lockdown which as now grown and shares her knowledge to help participants to feel connected and grounded. Come along and learn the art of […]

04/09/2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Tegan Murdock is a proud Barkindtji, Yorta Yorta woman. She has been weaving for over two years, taught by her mum which she now passes onto others. In this class you will get to make a beautiful lamp shade using weaving techniques that have been shared with Aboriginal people for centuries. All materials will be […]