The 2025 Weaving Stories workshops offer a unique opportunity to engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity.

During the workshops you will hear captivating stories shared by Aboriginal knowledge holders while learning traditional weaving techniques.

Whether you are a seasoned artist or novice, these workshops provide a welcoming space to learn, create, and celebrate First Nations culture and heritage.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Leading the workshops is Senior Knowledge Holder, Caroline Glass-Pattison who is a proud Wiradjuri, Dungutti woman, residing in Gai-mariagal Country for over three decades.

Master Weaver Karleen Green is a Bunjalung, Munjalau and Kgari woman who is currently living on Gadigal Country. Karleen has been leading weaving workshops using natural fibres and traditional techniques for more than thirty years. Together they bring you the Weaving Stories workshops for 2025.Weaving Stories is part of the 2025 Gai-mariagal Festival.

Places are limited. Book using the link below. Suitable for ages 12+

Weaves made during the workshop will be kept for an exhibition outcome in July 2025.

Manly Creative Library

Please note that for the Saturday work shops, Manly Library opens at 10am. Caroline, Karleen and the Northern Beaches Council team will be waiting for you in the Creative Library. Please take the lift or the stairs to Level 1.

Though the workshops are free to attend, bookings are essential.

Saturday 31 May - 10am - 12pm
Friday 20 June- 10am - 12pm
Saturday 28 June - 10am - 12pm

Please allow time for your parking. Manly can be busy in the mornings.

We also have workshops at Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery please find the booking link below:-
https://events.humanitix.com/weaving-stories-workshops-mona-vale

For more information regarding similar events please see Gai-mariagal Festival website
gai-mariagal-festival.com.au

Image Credit: Shane Rozario