Welcome to the Banj (meaning ‘Sister’ in Taungurung language) Weaving Workshop.
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.
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.
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.
Accessibiliy
Wheelchair accessible
Auslan interpreted
The Arts Project Australia gallery has accessible toilets in the Perry Street Building. They are located in the northern end of the building. On the upper ground level they are located off the northern side of the service corridor. On L1 and L2 they are located behind blue manual double doors.
Entry 30A Perry Street is wheelchair accessible and offers direct access to the Courtyard, Perry Street Building upper ground and Johnston Street Building upper ground.
Lift access is available to visit other buildings and levels.
Getting Here
The closest tram stops to Collingwood Yards are:
Route 86 towards Waterfront City/Docklands: Johnston St/Smith St (Stop 19)
Route 86 towards Bundoora: Johnston St/Smith St (Stop 19)
The nearest Bus stop is the corner of Johnston St and Smith St on Routes 200, 207 and Night Bus Route 966.
The corner of Johnston St and Smith St is approximately a 300 meter, 5 minute walk to and from Collingwood Yards.
The closest train stop is Victoria Park on the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines.
Victoria Park Station is approximately a 700 metre, 10 minute walk to and from Collingwood Yards. Victoria Park Station is elevated and access to the platforms is either via a ramp or lift.
Collingwood Yards offers a single accessible parking bay, located in the entryway via 35C Johnston Street vehicle entrance. Limited parking is available in the surrounding area.
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