Pandanus Weaving

It's 2024 and we're kicking off a new year of workshops at Songlines in Darwin! 

Every wondered how beautiful Top End Aboriginal natural fibre weavings are created? This is the opportunity to find out and try it yourself.

We have a number of expert and patient Arnhem Land weavers happy to share their skills with you. We anticipate this workshop will be led by Betty and she's looking forward to teaching you fibre techniques that have been handed down by her ancestors, skills in use over thousands of years. We will have at least two teachers present.

Over 3 hours we'll share with you techniques for preparing and weaving Pandanus fibre - both coil and twined (traditional) techniques. Everything is hands-on. Be ready for laughter, sharing and learning. 

ON THE DAY

Fresh (prickly) Pandanus fronds may be on hand on the day (if the planets align) - but this cannot be guaranteed. 

We have pre-prepared fibre on hand (stripped, dyed and dry) so we can start weaving, learning the coil technique or mat (traditional twined) weaving techniques. The latter technique can be taught if Betty is available. 

Weavers will be here from 10.30 am and we wind up around 1.30 pm. You are welcome to stay on and finish your piece.

We have bench seating but please bring a cushion if you'd like a bit more comfort.

DATE/TIME
Sat 20th Apr 2024 10:30 am

VENUE
Songlines

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