Workshop Details 

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Introduction to Coiling with Raffia

This introductory workshop focuses on learning and practising the basic techniques required for starting, adding to and finishing off a coiling project. Most suitable for absolute beginners, this workshop is also suited to those who need to brush up on their basic techniques. Depending on the time allocated to this workshop, participants may also complete a small project of their choice. 

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Minimum recommended workshop time:  2.5hours

 

Coiling with Raffia

Stage 2

This  workshop develops the basic techniques practised in the Introduction to Coiling with Raffia workshop. Participants will experiment with differing base shapes,  fibre thicknesses, colour composition and stitch length to explore texture, pattern and shape. Depending on the time allocated to this workshop, participants may also complete a small project of their choice. 

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Minimum recommended workshop time:  2.5hours

 

Preparing and Creating Cordage with Banana Fibre

Banana fibre has multiple uses as a sustainable component of paper, fabric and weaving materials. In this workshop,  participants learn how to harvest, strip and dry and prepare for use, the beautiful fibre found in banana stalks. 

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Minimum recommended workshop time:  2.5hours

 

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We acknowledge the Minjungbal people of the Bundjalung nation, the traditional owners of the land we live and work on, who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued, deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation. We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the From the Heart campaign for a Voice to Parliament enabled by the constitution.

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We also acknowledge the elders and ancestors across the world whom out of both necessity and artistic  expression developed,  perfected and shared the arts techniques we have the privilege to share and enjoy today.