In conjunction with Stories through time: Living cultures, enduring connections, The University of Queensland Anthropology Museum presents a special workshop with cultural arts practitioner Ranu James during the Museums Block Party Saturday March 1, from 11am to 12.30pm.

Join Ranu at the Museum to learn more about the cultural significance of weaving in the Papua New Guinea community & hand-craft a bracelet or earrings from Pandanus & raffia.

Ranu is from Gaba Gaba village, Central Province, Papua New Guinea, and although she grew up in Australia, she remains deeply connected to her culture and her village. Ranu extends her cultural practice across various art forms, including music, dance, bilas crafting, weaving and storytelling, finding unique ways to keep her traditions alive and practiced while living away from home.

Ranu also facilitates community bilas, bilum making and weaving workshops, where the spirit of her practice creates spaces for cultural exchange, healing, and community bonding — which she often puts down to the power that the act of weaving holds.

All materials will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothes for sitting on the ground.

All ages, and capped at 15 participants.