Overview
This July and August, get hands-on experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander weaving as part of QPAC’s Clancestry.
During these free workshops, you’ll be immersed in the regeneration of traditional cultural and art practices using raffia from the regions of Far North Queensland, and palm leaves from the regions of the Torres Strait Islands, to create your very own masterpiece.
Tickets are free but capacity is limited so don’t wait. Click on the ‘Register Here’ button and secure your spot today.
Weaving Workshops is part of Clancestry. Find out more here.
Weaving Workshops
Weaving with Carly Wallace
Saturday, 26 July 2025, 10:30am to 12:30pm
This workshop focuses on the art of weaving with raffia from the regions of the Far North Queensland.
Language Group: Dulguburra Yidinji
Region: Yungaburra, North QLD.
Carly Wallace is a Dulguburra Yidinji woman from Yungaburra in Far North Queensland. Carly is a rainforest and freshwater woman now residing in Brisbane (Meanjin) since 2013. The art form of weaving was handed down to Carly from her elders and is a cultural practice she aims to keep alive by sharing her creations with people across Australia and the world through her weaving and workshops.
Weaving with Brian Whap
Saturday, 2 August 2025, 11am to 1pm
This workshop focuses on the art of weaving with palm leaves from the regions of the Torres Strait Islands.
Language Group: Kala Lagaw Ya
Region: Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait Islands
Brian Whap is a Torres Strait Islander, born on Thursday Island and raised on Mabuyag. His clan totem is the Dugong and his language group is Kala Lagaw Ya. Throughout his weaving sessions, Brian reflects on many different uses of a coconut as a reliable natural resource. His stories promote a sustainable way of life based on knowledge regarding use of land and sea resources.
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