Banj — Weaving Workshop

Arts Project Australia

Arts Project Australia gallery

Banj — Weaving workshopPresented by Stacey Edwards, The Torch, and Arts Project AustraliaDate: Saturday 28 September 2024, 1:00-3:00pmVenue: Arts Project Australia gallery, Collingwood Yards, Level 1, Perry Street Building, CollingwoodFREE: Materials provided Arts Project Australia is thrilled to announce Taungurung/Boon Wurrung artist Stacey Edwards (The Torch) will host the next public program as part of the 50 Birds exhibition. Welcome to the Banj (meaning ‘Sister’ in Taungurung language) Weaving Workshop. My name is Stacey Edwards, and I was taught by an Aunty 20 years ago how to traditionally weave baskets with grass reeds. These days I teach with raffia, which is easier and more flexible. This workshop will take place seated around a yarning circle and will run for 2 hours. I will be teaching basket weaving which involves an easy-to-follow blanket stitch. The starter coils (center piece) will already be created so you can sit back and enjoy the process. I will also be teaching how to add extra raffia as your basket expands.Anything you create on the day you can take home, including a small gift bag. This workshop is suitable for adults aged 18+. No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. ABOUT THE ARTIST Stacey is a Taungurung/Boon Wurrung woman with traditional connections to the Melbourne region. She is a weaver, painter, print maker and collage artist. Stacey's grandfather and his siblings were removed under government policies and today Stacey describes herself as a grandchild of the Stolen Generation. In 2013, Stacey started working at the Koorie Heritage Trust where she met an Elder who traced her ancestry back to the Bunurong/Boon Wurrung people. Stacey lives in Melbourne where she explores and reclaims traditional designs from southeast Australia through her arts practice. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetorchvic/?hl=en" title="https://www.instagram.com/thetorchvic/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@thetorchvic</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thetorchproject/" title="https://www.facebook.com/thetorchproject/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">thetorchproject</a>

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