TRAVELLING LIGHTLY WITH PRECIOUS CARGO l PRESENTED BY JULIE MONTGARRETT

This 4-week short-course hosted by textile artist, Julie Montgarrett will explore 4-different styles of stitched textile bags: a Pauper’s Bag; Japanese Tsuno Bukuro and Kimona style bags and variations of folded Afghani – Pashtun coin and tobacco pouches.

For many centuries and across all cultures, people have carried precious items in these kinds of elegantly designed, folded bags. Coins, jewellery, books, medicines, tobacco, food, and even small children were cleverly wrapped for protection for travelling lightly to ward off damage, loss or theft.

No textile skills or knowledge are required. 

Dates + Timings:
Sunday 12 June, 10am to 1pm
Sunday 19 June, 10am to 1pm
Sunday 26 June, 10am to 1pm
Sunday 3 July, 10am to 1pm

Entry Cost:
$130 [+bf] l Limited places
Participants will be provided with a small materials list prior to the first class.

Venue:
Community Learning Space
Wagga Wagga City Library
Corner Baylis & Morrow Streets

This short course takes place indoors and a COVID-safe plan will be followed. Participants must be fully vaccinated to attend and provide proof of vaccination status at the time of check-in.