Threads of Tradition: Traditional Weaving and Native Foods Workshop

Join us for a unique and immersive workshop that celebrates the rich traditions of weaving and native foods. This hands-on experience will guide you through the intricate art of weaving, where you'll learn traditional techniques passed down through generations. Alongside, you'll explore the flavours and stories behind native foods, discovering the deep connection between culture, land, and sustainability. This workshop offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with Indigenous culture through creativity and culinary exploration.

What to expect:

Berni and Karen will guide & instruct you in creating a project using Cyperus gymnocaulos, a native plant & traditional weaving material. You'll also learn how to begin a larger project to continue at home. As you weave, Berni and Karen will share cultural knowledge, passed down through generations, offering a deeper connection to the traditions of traditional weaving. 
We will also create & share native food platters using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and preserves.

About your instructors:

Berni is a third generation Boandik, First Nation Lady. Born on Kaurna Country (Adelaide). Berni is continually improving her skills and loves weaving various baskets, turtles and swan egg catchers, to name a few items. Berni enjoys camping and harvesting the sedges at local Wetlands. 
Last year Berni was invited to join the Elders Committee of SAARG (Strathalbyn Aboriginal Action Reference Group) in Strathalbyn where she enjoys the camaraderie of First Nation friends and ally’s and feels that she is where she is meant to be as part of the group.

Drawing on over 10 years of experience in the Native Food industry, Karen will teach you how to create locally sourced native food platters. You’ll also gain insights into growing native plants in your garden and learn Karen’s techniques for harvesting and preserving native foods. 
Karen started her weaving journey during the first year of her Australian Native Food business in 2018, under the guidance of Buandig/Boandik woman, Aunty Ellen. 

Date: Saturday 22nd February 2025
Time: 1pm - 4pm 
Location: Hills Environment Centre, 4 Crescent Drive Norton Summit
Cost: Sliding scale fees are available for this course. Sliding scale fees are a pricing structure where the cost of a service or product is adjusted based on a person's ability to pay. We understand that factors such as income level or financial situation can effect the fee that a person is able to pay to access this course, and we want to make this as accessible as possible.
Fees start at $25 and range to $45, please select the amount that you can reasonably afford for this course. 



For further enquiries please contact: 

Jess Bamford

Coordinator, Hills Environment Centre

coordintor@hecinc.org.au

0405 527 610

Hills Environment Centre is proudly supported by Hills & Fleurieu Landscape SA Board and funded by Green Adelaide

We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the land and waters, the Peramangk and Kaurna peoples, upon whose land we live, work, travel and visit at the Hills Environment Centre.