Botanical Print on Wool Shawl & Bushflower Essence Remedy Workshop

Immerse yourself in the earthy aroma of bush plants as we welcome the cooler days ahead.

Annette Wiguna and Nikki Quartermaine of Kaya Kwobidak are proud to present this beginner-friendly 2-in-1 workshop at the Fremantle Fibonacci Centre. Your morning will begin with an introduction to the art of botanical printing, guided by Annette. You will learn how to prepare a wool shawl for printing using selected, locally foraged native plants that produce beautiful red prints. You’ll also discover how to prepare a natural dye pot from scratch, using ingredients from your pantry and garden. Annette will demonstrate effective bundling techniques to ensure exceptional print clarity.

While the bundles are in the pots, Nikki will share her Dreamtime story of wildflowers, explain their cultural uses, and guide you in creating your own bushflower essence remedy to take home.

Please bring/wear:

Enclosed nonslip foot wear
Waterproof gloves
your own water/lunch (optional) - There is a Japanese cafe onsite specialising in homestyle meals, coffee/tea/other beverages, and sweets.

Free street parking available. Entry is via the ramp on the left hand side of the building that leads to an ornate iron door. Please proceed down the hallway into the main hall.

This workshop is suitable for beginners from age 15+.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

Before you book, please ensure that you are able to attend the workshop as I won't be able to provide a refund or transfer/exchange for another workshop. If you are unable to attend the workshop, it is your responsibility to arrange someone else to take your place. Please advise me prior to the workshop should you need to pass on your ticket to someone else.

About Annette Wiguna

Annette is a textile and visual artist whose work spans across textile installations, painting, photography, and ceramics. She is passionate about empowering others to adopt environmentally friendly alternatives to dyeing textiles. She facilitates textile workshops across Perth and is a lecturer at North Metropolitan TAFE. Her studio is based at the Fremantle Fibonacci Centre where her workshops are regularly held.

About Nikki Quartermaine (Kaya Kwobidak)

Nikki is a Noongar woman based in Fremantle. She has a background in education and a certificate IV in Holistic Counselling and Mind Body Medicine. Nikki is the business owner of Kaya Kwobidak (meaning Hello beautiful in Noongar language) who specialises in Bushflower Essence workshops that are rooted from the cultural tradition of her people.