QPAC

1 and 2 August 2026, 11am | Lyric Theatre Lounge, QPAC

These hands-on workshops invite participants of all ages to explore working with native florals through a relaxed and engaging making experience.

Guided by Blak Botanics, participants will create their own pieces using natural materials, taking part in a slow, mindful process with space to explore and experiment.

There will also be an opportunity to contribute to a shared installation across the day, while creating something personal to take home.

Please note, these workshops take place inside QPAC in the Lyric Theatre Lounge.

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1 and 2 August 2026, 12pm | Cultural Forecourt, South Bank

First Nations cooking practices draw on knowledge passed down over generations, using native ingredients and natural elements to prepare and share food.

Join First Nations chefs Aunty Dale Chapman (My Dilly Bag) and Chris Jordan (Three Little Birds Events) as they bring together bushfood cooking, showcasing native ingredients and ancient flavours in a contemporary setting.

Gather around as they prepare and share dishes using native ingredients, with Chris leading the cooking and Aunty Dale sharing knowledge and stories along the way.

From preparation through to tasting, this session offers a deeper understanding of how food connects people through shared experience.

A relaxed and interactive session where audiences are invited to listen, learn and enjoy tastings along the way.

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Saturday, 1 August 2026, 1:30pm | Cultural Forecourt, South Bank 

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. Durban Bagii is her weaving business. 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. Carly uses a mix of contemporary and traditional fibres to create art pieces in the form of woven jewellery, baskets, dilly bags and more.

Sunday, 2 August 2026, 1:30pm | Cultural Forecourt, South Bank

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: Mabuyag Island, Torres Strait

Brian Whap was born and raised in the Torres Strait. His clan group is Panay and his totem is Dugong. 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 living based on knowledge regarding use of land and sea resources.