Join Muruwari artist, Dr Virginia Keft, for a series of free Weaving & Yarning workshops for all-ages and all backgrounds. Connect with others while you learn about Aboriginal weaving techniques, share a story, and discover a new skill.
We invite you to participate in creating a community artwork. During the workshop, Virginia will guide you through the process of weaving as we work together towards a collaborative artwork that will be displayed during the Weaving Climate Stories Film Festival, and enter into the Lane Cove Art Collection.
No prior experience is necessary; whether this is your first time or you are a master weaver, all are welcome. Weaving materials will be provided. Places are limited, booking is essential to reserve your spot.
Accessibility
This is an all-ages, all-ability and all-gender workshop. People living with a disability are welcome to attend, please bring your carer/support person with you if you require assistance to participate in the workshop
About the artist
Dr. Virginia Keft is a proud Muruwari woman, living and working on Dharawal Country and Gadigal Country. She is a multi-disciplinary award-winning artist and curator, First Nations producer, and researcher. Her practice includes painting, drawing, weaving, sculpture and installation and sound art. Virginia brings an open and positive approach to her Arts and cultural practice; promoting warm and encouraging spaces that support cultural connection and build understanding through collaborative art making.
@virginia_keft
Times and Dates
- 10:00am -12:30pm Wednesday 2 October
- 1:30pm - 4:00pm Wednesday 2 October
- 5:30pm - 8:00pm Thursday 7 November
Location
Lane Cove Library - Libary Walk, Lane Cove.
About the Weaving Cimate Stories Project
This workshop is part of the Weaving Climate Stories Project, which has various of other sessions that you can participate in. Check out the website for more information of the project and what other sessions you might be interested in. You can come to as many workshops as you like!
Find out more here: https://www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/weavingstories
Proudly funded by the NSW Government through the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government.
Images credits
Group photos: Virginia Keft, Weaving Connections Guraban (2023) Hurstville Museum and Gallery Image 1 & 2
Art photo in banner: Virginia Keft, Weaving Connections, 2024