Child of Society workshops are run by Celina Samarakoon. Her work is influenced by the ways that place shapes culture and identity, weaving together her Japanese and Sri Lankan heritage with her upbringing in Far North Queensland.
She is passionate about indigo dye and has immersed herself with growing a variety of indigo plants and creating dye from Japanese Indigo. She participated in the Learning Indigo Course through Tokushima Rotary at BUAISOU (Tokushima, Japan). She has also traveled through Japan and Sri Lanka to learn about traditional dyeing techniques such as katazome, shibori, batik, and more.
By employing natural dye techniques that have been sustainably practiced for thousands of years, she builds an ongoing relationship with the lands, seas and traditions that shape her. She sees indigo dyeing as a great way to connect with culture, history, and the environment. In her workshops, you will explore these traditional techniques and learn about the stories and the meanings behind them. She also likes to bring a modern touch to these techniques, so you’ll have the chance to experiment and make your own unique outcome.
No matter your skill level, these workshops are a relaxed and welcoming space to explore indigo dyeing, get creative, and connect with textiles, nature and crafts.
Child of Society acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional custodians of the lands and waterways in the area that the workshops take place. As we craft and discuss connections to land, environment and culture, please always consider the strong connection to land that continues to be an important part of First Nations connection to country and culture.
