Kingston Weaving Workshop

Learn traditional First Nations weaving techniques that incorporate contemporary materials, language and knowledge with First Nations artists and weavers of the Southeast - Suzy, Sonya and Sarah Smith.

Kingston Weaving is an ongoing state-wide sculpture project by the artists Suzy, Sonya and Sarah Smith, and Open Space Contemporary Arts (OSCA). Focusing on the cultural representation of animal totems in connection to the local environment, Kingston Weaving will see the creation of a series of large-scale community-created sculptures that will premiere in Kingston, Southeast, South Australia as part of the 2026 Nature Festival.  

For more about the Kingston Weaving project CLICK HERE.

Here's what you are going to do on the day

During the workshop Suzy, Sonya and Sarah will show you how to weave the pieces that will become the animal totem exterior cladding. This is a great opportunity to get involved and be part of this extraordinary project of enduring cultural significance as it begins to take shape.  

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, no previous weaving experience required.

Age Range: 8+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cost: FREE, but please register
Includes all materials.
Tea & coffee provided. If you want to eat lunch/snacks during the workshop, please BYO food or purchase from nearby shops on the day.

If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend your workshop, please email gallery@murraybridge.sa.gov.au so we can offer your place to another member of the community.

Kingston Weaving is a new work commissioned by OSCA as part of their Projects of the Everyday initiative that seeds, develops and presents artist-led projects in innovative spaces of creativity, making and experimentation. 

Supported by Create SA South, Creative Australia, Stand Like Stone Foundation, FRRR, Creative Partnerships Australia, Nature Festival, Fabrik, Kingston Community School and the Kingston District Council. 

https://osca.org.au/project/kingston-weaving/