Nurturing a sense of belonging, inclusion, and welcoming from First Peoples to strengthen intercultural engagement.
Weaving Three Stories Project is a series of three yarning and weaving workshops led by First Peoples to promote intercultural engagement in changing neighbourhoods like Fisherman’s Bend. The project aims to create an ongoing sense of belonging and inclusion by sharing stories about the embedded narrative of place, cultivate appreciation of First Peoples' culture and untangle intercultural differences.
The workshop series is hosted in three locations in Fishermans Bend and includes a pop up Indigenous art exhibit, special guest performances including a didgeridoo healing, welcome dance and smoking ceremony. Open to all genders and children over 10 years of age from across Melbourne.
Workshop 1: Saturday 31 May, 2-5 pm - Dilly Bag Weaving: First Story of Place
Honouring Salt Water & Fresh Water Stories and pre-colonial landscapes from the Oldest LIving Culture on Earth
Venue: Romulus Gallery The Gladstone Tower B 15-85 Gladstone St South Melbourne
Tickets are $65 and $45 concession and includes materials.
Weaving Three Stories is a collaboration between Bianca Easton and Sarah Naarden who have created several weaving and yarning circles at significant Healing and Reconciliation events in Melbourne.
Proudly supported by Fisherman's Bend Ideas https://www.fbideas.org/ and Initiatives of Change Australia.https://iofc.au/
Bianca Easton a Boon Wurrung traditional cultural educator, creative workshop facilitator, and weaver who lives locally.
Sarah Naarden is the co-founder of Turruk yarning circles at non-profit organisation Initiatives of Change Australia. A trained architect, co-design facilitator and social ecological designer.
Michael Woods, documentary filmmaker from Pacific Studio, who will be creating a short film that follows the journey over the three workshops.
This event is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all visitors.
• Wheelchair accessible
• Low-sensory / relaxed environment
• Seating available
• Accessible bathroom
You’ll find the ROMULUS Folio Gallery on the ground floor, next to Lobby B at The Gladstone, located at 15-85 Gladstone Street, South Melbourne, 3205.