Weaving Country: First Nations harvesting & weaving workshop | Term 4 | 2026

We acknowledge this event takes place on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past & present. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

Join acclaimed artist Georgia Boseley for a unique weaving course that begins with an immersive Saturday workshop and continues with weekly Monday sessions. Together, participants will explore the traditional Aboriginal practice of basket weaving, learning skills that are deeply connected to culture, storytelling, and community. This workshop is for First Nations people and allies.

The course begins with a hands-on Saturday workshop where participants will harvest and prepare natural weaving materials, gaining an understanding of the journey from gathering fibres to creating woven forms. Following this foundational experience, weekly Monday sessions provide the opportunity to develop weaving skills, build confidence with different techniques, and create individual woven pieces in a supportive group environment.

This course will run for 5 sessions at NECCHi East Coburg, 32 Nicholson St, East Coburg

Dates:

Saturday 17 Oct - 10.30am-2.30pm

Monday 26 Oct - 6.30-8.30pm

Monday 2 Nov - 6.30-8.30pm

Monday 9 Nov - 6.30-8.30pm

Monday 16 Nov - 6.30-8.30pm

Traditionally woven by Aboriginal women, baskets have long been used for gathering food and carrying essential items. Beyond their practical purpose, weaving is a cultural practice that brings people together, creating space for yarning, sharing knowledge, and strengthening community connections.

Throughout the course, participants will:

• Harvest and gather foundational weaving materials
• Learn how natural fibers are prepared and transformed into weaving resources
• Explore traditional and contemporary basket weaving techniques
• Develop their own woven projects over multiple sessions
• Connect with others through a shared creative and cultural practice

At the heart of this course is a slow, tactile approach to making. Participants are guided through foundational techniques in a relaxed and welcoming environment that encourages conversation, creativity, and connection. Through the shared act of weaving, this course offers a meaningful space for reflection, learning, and community building.

Meet Georgia:

A Central and Eastern Arrernte artist based in Naarm, Georgia brings more than a decade of experience to her practice. Alongside facilitating workshops, she is recognised for her contemporary sculptural works, which draw on traditional weaving techniques and natural materials. Her practice often extends into large-scale woven installations exhibited across a range of public and gallery spaces.

Accessibility:

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