Waybali Murruway (Weaving Paths) - Walk & Yarn & Gather (SOLD OUT)
Location
Museum of the Riverina, Historic Council Chambers site
About
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TAKE A WALK around the wullundry lagoon ALONGSIDE WIRADJURI MAN, PETER BEATH, AND
NATIVE PLANT EXPERTS ALISON ELVIN and owen whitaker to talk about local weaving and native plants, and to gather materials;
returning to the exhibition space to talk about plants and alternative farming practices. -
This workshop forms part of the programme for Waybali Murruway, a multi-year rejuvenation project with the Wiradjuri community exploring Aboriginal and alternative agricultural practices.
Waybali Murruway has been a part of a revival around gathering resources, plant knowledge and skills in traditional weaving practices.
Over five years, this project has connected people across four generations and six communities; Mitta Mitta, Mutta Mutta, Ngurrungera, Wagga Wagga and Gudhamangdhuray demonstrating a capacity for cultural resilience; forgotten practices being reimagined and pride regained.
What to bring
All materials and light catering provided.
To avoid waste, please bring your own water bottle and keep cup.
DATE & TIME
Saturday 5 November, 2022
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Location
Meet at the Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers Site
Corner Baylis Street and Morrow Street
WAGGA WAGGA, NSW 2650
cOST
Free. Bookings essential as places are limited.
15 places available
ACCESSIBILITY
Parts of this walk may not be wheelchair accessible, but all efforts will be made to cater to all abilities. If you have specific access needs please contact us before booking your place.
CONTACT DETAILS
Melanie Evans, Curator and Lead Artist | weaver.melaniee@yahoo.com.au
Anna Schoo, Creative Producer, The Wired Lab | info@wiredlab.org
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