Waleert-Waleert: Exploring the Threads of Ballarat

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Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections

383-389 Bradshaw Street,
Golden Point VIC 3350

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17 May & 23 May

10am–12pm | 2pm–4pm

$40 - $50

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Waleert-Waleert: Exploring the Threads of Ballarat's Heritage Through Possum Skin Cloaks.

In collaboration with the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections and Federation University, join Wadawurrung woman Shannen Mennen on a special session for the Ballarat Heritage Festival, offering a deep dive into the rich cultural history of Ballarat.

Focusing on the Wadawurrung people's connection to Country, this session will explore the creation and significance of Waleert-Waleert (possum skin cloaks), one of the most vital cultural and trade resources of the region.

Participants will engage in an immersive exploration of historical narratives, the craft of cloak-making, and the cultural exchanges that shaped Ballarat.

Content: Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

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Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections

383-389 Bradshaw Street,
Golden Point VIC 3350

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