Coolamon baskets with Ngumpie Weaving- ONLINE- Thursday 13th June

13/06/2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Join us for a Ngumpie workshop where you can connect with the rich traditions of our culture and find inner calm through the art of Weaving. Discover the significance of coolamons, traditional vessels used by Aboriginal women for carrying water, fruits, nuts and cradling babies. Under the guidance of Tegan, immerse yourself in the meditative […]

Drag Make-up with the Motherless Collective- ABBOTSFORD- Friday 14th June

14/06/2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – This workshop is for all the blossoming Kings, Queens and drag artists in the making! Come learn the tricks of the trade from the Motherless Collective, a First Nations Drag collective they made up of Stone Motherless Cold (Arrernte), Mora Money (Wiradjuri) and Cerulean (Miriam). This is a gentle and welcoming space for creative self-expression and […]

Canvas Painting with Emma Bamblett- Abbotsford- Monday 17th June

17/06/2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 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 @ […]

Macrame’ with Aunty Rhonda – Melton- Thursday 20th June

20/06/2024 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Aunty Rhonda Fahey is a Wurundjeri woman with over 40 years’ experience in crafting and designing macramé. Macrame is a textile art that uses knots rather than weaving or knitting. Whether you are a beginner or have tried macramé before, this workshop will suit you. This is a creative and fun workshop that will give […]

Feather flower workshop with Kathy Nicholls- Thursday 4th July- Melton

04/07/2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Kathy Nicholls, a woman of many clans from the River to her connection to the sea. Kathy has been passed down the aspects of feather flower making from her Elders – Grandmother and Mother. Kathy works with different types of feathers and willing and happy to share her teachings with women interested to learn. Kathy […]

FULLY BOOKED – Djirra NAIDOC Family Day – Tuesday 9 July – Djirra in the West

09/07/2024 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm – Djirra is hosting a NAIDOC family fun day and you’re invited!  🖤✨❤️ Cultural activities and entertainment Face painting Family fun Food trucks Raffle Djirra services and support available on the day. Limited parking, car pool if you can. Download the PDF flyer here.   This event is now fully booked.  

Painting with Matakupaat Arts- Friday 19th July- Online

19/07/2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Join us as we learn to paint with Kenitalee. Kenita Lee is a proud mum of three children from the Boon Wurrung, Wotjiboluk, Nari Nari and Wemba Wemba tribes. This interactive workshop will include any tips and skills she has learnt over her time as an artist. You will receive paints and brushes and learn […]

Earring Making With Ngumpie Weaving – Monday 22nd July – ONLINE

22/07/2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Tegan Murdock is a proud Barkindtji, Yorta Yorta woman. She has been weaving for two years, taught by her mum which she now passes on to others. Tegan uses weaving as healing and medicine, to connect to culture and to share this special craft with the world. Ngumpie in Barkindtji language translates to ‘Beautiful’ – Ngumpie […]

Kangaroo Skin Bags with Wax Treasures Feathers- Thursday 1st August- Melton

01/08/2024 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Join proud Yuin, mum, healer and creative Amanda in this deadly new Workshop. In our culture nothing was wasted, and everything was given purpose, kangaroo skin was used for many things such as cloaks, water carriers, jewellery, pouches and gathering bags. In this workshop you will create your own draw string pouches or bags using […]