Astronomy weaving experience with Muruwari artist Virginia Keft

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Discover the beauty of Aboriginal weaving in a workshop guided by Muruwari artist, Dr Virginia Keft. Weave your own star!

Connect with others and learn Aboriginal weaving techniques; share a story and discover a new skill while you create your very own woven star.

About the artist

Dr Virginia Keft is a Muruwari Woman; artist, curator, and researcher - living and working on Dharawal and Gadigal Country. Her practice includes painting, drawing, weaving, sculpture and sound art. Her work is a powerful statement on the resilience of tradition, persistence of cultural memory, and the strength of Aboriginal identity. Virginia gained a doctorate from the University of Wollongong. She sits on a number of First Nations artist advisory boards and holds the role of Producer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Suitable for adults and children 12+.

Materials will be provided. Bookings essential.

If for any reason you cannot attend the event after registration, please contact us to cancel your tickets ASAP so that we can fill your place.

Image credit: Virginia Keft, Mirrinj (detail), 2022, raffia and emu feathers

Visitor Information

We follow NSW Health guidelines for the health and safety of our community and staff. Please read our Conditions of Entry before your visit.

This event may be filmed or photographed. Images may be used on Council websites, publications, social media channels and circulated to the press and other media organisations for publication, transmission or broadcast. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify staff before the event.

When

  • Saturday, 01 July 2023 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Chatswood Library, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, 2067, View Map

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