Story of Creation: Gammin Threads
Event description
Join us for an exciting webinar where we will explore the inspiring journey behind the creation of Gammin Threads! Discover the evolution, creative process, and passion that drives its success!
Our special guest, proud Yorta Yorta and Taungurung woman, Tahnee Edwards is the creator and director of Gammin Threads.Â
"Gammin threads is a love letter to my culture and to Blak fullas everywhere. It’s a staunch Aunty label that likes good design and being cheeky!".
Whether you aim to start a side hustle or become a rising entrepreneur within the creative industry, this webinar is designed to inspire all Blak creatives and visionaries to express their distinctive artistic voices to the world!
Creatives | Artists | Wear-Your-Values | Cheeky-Threads | Jewelry Crafters | Fashionistas | Products That Amplify First Nations Culture and Voices!
Gammin Threads is a beloved and celebrated First Nations brand, representing a journey of artistic discovery and empowerment. This evolution highlights the importance of finding and expressing your unique artistic voice with confidence!
We will delve into the vital topic of pricing—learning how to set prices that truly reflect your worth and brand identity. Gaining insight into important factors that influence pricing, including cost of goods (CoGs), labour hours, design time, distribution expenses, sales and profit.
We'll also explore the importance of brand alignment in partnerships and collaborations, exploring how to honour and uphold cultural values in business as an Indigenous entrepreneur, and how to staying vigilant for black-cladding red flags.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your entrepreneurial journey, this webinar will provide you with essential guidance and resources to navigate various stages of business development within the creative industry.
Connect with like-minded trailblazers who share your dream! Lift each other up as you navigate your unique paths to success. Together, we can inspire and motivate one another to reach new heights!
Take the steps to make your Business Dream, a reality!Â
Invest in yourself.
Believe in yourself.
Make your business dream, your reality!
Learn more about Tahnee Edwards
YO! My name is Tahnee Edwards, I’m a proud Yorta Yorta and Taungurung woman, designer and community worker. Gammin threads is my side hustle and creative outlet from my part-time job at Aboriginal family violence prevention service, Djirra.Â
Gammin threads is a love letter to my culture and to Blak fullas everywhere. It’s a staunch Aunty label that likes good design and being cheeky.Â
I design everything from my studio in Brunswick East, Naarm. If you’re up for a collaboration or need some deadly merch designed and produced for your org, or wanna do a t-shirt workshop, hit me up at tahnee@gamminthreads.com.
Learn more about Gammin Threads
"I felt super inspired to create some designs around my love and admiration for Aboriginal women, the women in our community holding it down and getting sh*t done with very little support," Tahnee explains.
"Working at Djirra taught me that gendered violence ultimately stems from disrespect (along with the violent invasion and colonisation of this country).
"And so I created some designs about respecting the Blak matriarchy and Blak women."
Edwards poured all her ideas into an A5 notebook before experimenting with colour and typeface in Illustrator. The result was her first batch of graphic T-shirts and crew-necks.Â
The positive response from her community made her realise she had potentially started something big.
Edwards named her label Gammin Threads after her "favourite Blakfulla word", which she takes to mean fake, inauthentic, crap or a way of saying "only joking".
Fast forward six years and that same brand has been recognised by the National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFAs).
Edwards is one of six First Nations designers up for the fashion designer award at the prestigious event, which is held on Larrakia Country in Darwin and supported by the Northern Territory Government.
The NIFAs, which have been running since 2020, are part of the Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP), a week of events that also include the Country to Couture runway (at which Edwards's designs will feature) and the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair.
Gammin Threads is a nationally recognised First Nations brand, beloved by Mob, and Ally's. Gammin Threads serves as a heartfelt tribute to First Nations people across Australia, inspiring Mob to unapologetically take up space - be seen, heard and feel LUBLY doing it!
Connect with Tahnee!
Instagram: @GamminThreads
Website: Gammin Threads
Email: tahnee@gamminthreads.com
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This training is created By Mob, For Mob to ensure it is culturally appropriate and allows Indigenous Australians to succeed now, and into the future.
This workshop is an initiative supported through the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy, funded by the Victorian Government, through the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industries and Regions.
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This Community Event is welcome for all LGBTQIASB+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to attend, our Rainbow Mob.
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