Wadawurrung Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Ballarat

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Learn traditional string bag weaving techniques with Wadawurrung woman and fibre artist Tammy Gilson.

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.

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.

Held at Ballarat’s Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades, a world-class facility dedicated to learning and preserving Australia’s rare arts and trades through a series of workshops, masterclasses, events, and residencies.

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Sat 9 Nov

9:30am–1pm

Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades

Bradshaw Street, Ballarat VIC 3350

$150 per person

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Actively welcomes people with access needs.

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