Reconciliation Week: Weaving and Yarning with Dr Virginia Keft

Join Muruwari artist, Dr Virginia Keft, in this interactive weaving and yarning circle to learn about the artist's Aboriginal weaving techniques, understand the cultural connections behind the designs, and share your own stories.

No prior experience is necessary—everyone is welcome, and all materials will be provided. This event is suitable for ages 16 years and over.

About the Facilitator:
Muruwari woman, Dr. Virginia Keft, is a multi-award-winning, inter-disciplinary artist living and working on Dharawal Country, (Wollongong, NSW). Engaged across weaving and textiles, sculpture, painting, and installation, Virginia’s practice reflects the resilience of tradition through themes of nature, home, and connection to culture.

Using fibre, timber, and natural materials, she weaves narratives of Country and truth-telling through a First Nations lens. Virginia is the Producer of bangawarra Art Yarns: for older and Elder mob at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia.

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Address

Hurstville Museum and Gallery
14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville.

Times

12.30pm - 2.00pm.

Cost

Free.

Bookings

Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Book your spot now to avoid disappointment.

More Information

• Experience: No Experience Required.
• Equipment: All materials and equipment will be provided.
• Ages: Suitable for ages 16 years and over.
• Limited places available. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event so that your place can be offered to the standby queue. 
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.​

Accessibility Information:
Hurstville Museum & Gallery is committed to providing inclusive services and programs. If you require additional assistance please contact (02) 9330 9354 and communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

Attendance at our events may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or videos. These images may be used by Georges River Council and Hurstville Museum & Gallery in their publications, social media, council’s website or newspaper. Please notify staff if you do not wish to be filmed.

For more information, please contact the Community Capacity Building team on (02) 9330 9354 or communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.