Spirit of Place Workshop 10.11.26

Develop and deepen your cultural understanding to engage respectfully and meaningfully with First Nations people, stories and contexts. 

Guided by Kaurna Elder Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O’Brien, this First Nations-led workshop on Kaurna Country invites emerging creatives across all disciplines to explore the histories, stories and cultural significance of place through storytelling, cultural artefact making and shared dialogue on Country. 

This is a unique opportunity to build your cultural capability and develop a more informed, ethical and respectful approach to your future creative practice. A stronger connection to place, story, and community can broaden the way you think about your practice, your ideas, and the work you create.

The three hour workshop will involve;

• Presentation and Talk from Kaurna Elder

• Gardi Wappa Making and Patinthi 

• Water ceremony
  

Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy, comfortable shoes and be sun smart as part of the workshop will take place outdoors (hats, sunscreen etc).

KEY INFORMATION

Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

Time: 2pm - 5pm

Location: Tirkanthi Yangadlitya, Level 1, Barr Smith Library, Adelaide University (City East Campus), Kaurna Yerta

Capacity: 25 people (Waitlist open to 20 participants.)

Cost: Free to Register (must confirm place 48 hours in advance). 

We hope to see you there.

ABOUT US
The only organisation of its kind in Australia, Helpmann Academy empowers South Australia’s most promising emerging creatives to achieve their visions and build sustainable practices. Helpmann provides professional development opportunities including grants, awards, fellowships, mentorships, masterclasses, workshops, and artist residencies, tailored to South Australia’s tertiary education graduates and emerging artists. Helpmann Academy is a unique collaborative partnership, unifying the skills and resources of the state’s universities.

Image supplied by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O’Brien.