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Saturday 14 June, 2.00 pm to 4.00 pmPlease join us at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre for the final public program that celebrates Morgan Hogg’s exhibition, The last coconut drifted.
Ngiyampaa and Guringai mother daughter duo, Tarni Eastwood and Melinda Eastwood-Hunter return to Blacktown Arts for a one-off weaving workshop.
Tarni and Melinda will share the First Nations weaving techniques and knowledge that they’ve learnt from the strong matriarchs in their family and community.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own weaving projects or come prepared to learn and make!
The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre
Thursday 19 June
11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Suitable for ages 15+
Cost: $5 + booking fee
All materials provided
Limited spaces available, book now
Bio
Melinda Eastwood-Hunter is a proud Ngiyampaa and Guringai woman living and working on Dharug Land. She is deeply passionate about cultural education, community engagement, and using art as a powerful tool for healing and connecting with culture and identity. The work she does reflects her strong commitment to preserving and passing on cultural knowledge for future generations.
Tarni Eastwood is a Ngiyampaa and Guringai artist and curator based in western Sydney. She has a multidisciplinary arts practice working in photography, video, painting, weaving, sculpture and installation. Tarni emphasises the importance of weaving groups through its contribution to revitalise the culture whilst providing a safe space to pass down creative knowledge.
You can find Tarni on Instagram here
This project is presented by Blacktown Arts and supported by Blacktown City Council and the NSW Government through Create NSW.
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