Paint, Sip & Yarn: Aboriginal Symbols Art Workshop with Buffie Creative

Paint, Sip & Yarn - Aboriginal Symbols Art Workshop with Buffie Creative

Friday 24th July | 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Location: Creative Edge Art Collective (Shop 2 21 Joondalup Drive, Edgewater)

Tickets: $110 per person

Adults 18+ only

Limitied spaces available

Join us for an inspiring evening of creativity, culture and connection with award-winning Noongar artist Buffie Creative.

More than just a paint and sip, this unique three-hour workshop is an opportunity to slow down, share stories and build connections through art. Guided by Buffie, you'll learn about the meaning of traditional Aboriginal symbols and how they can be used to tell your own story, reflecting your journey, the people who are important to you, and the connections that shape your life.

As you paint, you can yarn with others in the group, creating a welcoming space where conversations, creativity and community come together. This workshop celebrates the power of art to bring people together.

No artistic experience is needed, just come as you aare. Enjoy a glass of wine, delicious grazing snacks, and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere as you create a meangingful artwork to take home, along with new connections and a deeper appreciation of Aboriginal storytelling through art.

What's included:

• all art materials provided (including a 12x16" canvas to take home)

• Wine, bubbles and delicious snacks!

• Guided Aboriginal art workshop

• Yarning and connection

• A relaxed, welcoming space to learn, connect and share

Come along to paint, sip, yarn, unwind and connect in a supportive and creative environment. Take home not only your finished artwork, but also a deeper appreciation of Aboriginal storytelling through art.

Spaces will be very limited so make sure to book your tickets quick!

About the Artist:

Buffie is a proud Noongar Yorga (woman) of the Noongar Nation, with family connections to Gnowangerup in Western Australia. Living in her soul purpose as a full-time artist since 2018, she draws inspiration from her culture, spirituality, and life experiences to create intuitive, storytelling artworks that often feature traditional Aboriginal symbols. Buffie’s art is both a personal expression of her spirituality and a platform to support others through healing, mentoring, and connection. Recognised for her impact, she was awarded NAIDOC Perth Artist of the Year 2024 and continues to share her gift through workshops and community engagement.

The NAIDOC Exhibition:

The exhibition will be running from the 10th July until 31st July 2026 with a variety of events;

Friday 10th July: Exhibition Opening Night

Friday 17th July: Paint, Yarn & Learn with Richo: Ages 5-8

Friday 17th July: Paint, Yarn & Learn with Richo: Ages 9-15

Friday 24th July: Paint, Sip & Yarn: Aboriginal Art Symbols workshop with Buffie Creative

All events in 'The NAIDOC Exhibition' will be limited numbers so we recommend booking as soon as possible so you don't miss out. 

Proudly sponsored and supported by; Arts Edge Gallery, The City of Joondalup, Lizard Dragon Distillers.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. This year's theme focuses on the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC. Please read below an expert from the NAIDOC organisation about this year's events and what it means to the community.

‘For five decades, NAIDOC Week has celebrated the voices of our communities — steady, unapologetic, and proud. Each year, its themes have called for truth, celebrated culture, honoured resistance, and reminded the nation of who we are.

Fifty Years of Deadly marks a milestone. It’s a tribute to the people who built this movement. the Elders who stood firm, the organisers who made space, the artists who turned resistance into expression, and the communities who keep showing up, year after year.

NAIDOC has always been more than a week — it’s a platform, a protest, a celebration, and a statement of survival.

This moment is about looking back at the stories, the marches, the languages, the art, the leadership. At the strength it took to get here. It’s about recognising how far we’ve come, not by chance, but because generations of people refused to be silenced.

It’s also about the here and now, who we are today. Grounded in culture. Strong in our identity. Leading change across every field, from health and education to media, business, and the arts. We’re telling our own stories, in our own way, on our own terms.

And it’s about the future. The next 50 years. The young ones growing up proud. The return of language. The return to Country. The fight for justice continuing with new tools, new voices, and the same fire.

Fifty Years of Deadly is a marker, not just of time passed, but of the momentum still building. It’s proof of what our people build when culture leads and community comes first. NAIDOC belongs to mob. It always has.

We honour what came before by continuing the work.

This is our story. This is our celebration. This is our future.

Still deadly. Always.’

About Creative Edge Art Collective:
Creative Edge Art Collective is a not-for-profit art’s hub in Perth’s northern suburb of Joondalup. The collective develops artists through education, exhibition and engagement to inspire and develop artists while supporting disadvantaged communities through the arts.
Creative Edge showcases established and emerging Western Australian artists in our gallery space. We host exhibitions, workshops and mentoring programs that engage artists and support our community.

Our Vision: Creative Edge Art Collective inspires, engages and nurtures artists and contributes sustainably to the local community, providing an inclusive and vibrant hub that supports all people to have access to the arts.
Our Mission: Creative Edge Art Collective develops and promotes WA artists and makes their work and expertise accessible to the local community. Creative Edge Art Collective enriches the community by making art and its intrinsic benefits accessible.
Our Purpose: The Creative Edge Art Collective exists to enrich cultural life, foster artistic expression, and support the development of creative industries. Our projects and initiatives focus on promoting and nurturing the talents of artists, providing educational opportunities, and enhancing community engagement with the arts.