Weaving with Lomandra Workshop with Kylie Caldwell
10am - 2pm on Saturday 21 October
We invite you to join a workshop with Kylie Caldwell, proud Bundjalung woman, weaver, and multidisciplinary artist. Attend a weaving circle to learn introductory techniques in traditional and contemporary basket weaving. Learn how to strip and prepare the Lomandra for weaving and make a small basket. All materials provided. This workshop is held in conjunction with the exhibition Where they walked.This workshop has sold out. If you would like to go on the wait list please email linsey.gosper@lismore.nsw.gov.au
When: Saturday 21 October, 10am - 2 pm
Where: Lismore Quadrangle, 11 Rural St, Lismore, NSW, 2480
Price: $40 + booking fee
We have set aside complimentary workshop spaces for First Nations, which can be booked on the ticket link above.
There is an option to choose Auslan interpretation at the time of booking, and to give us information on your access requirements. The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you would like to discuss your access requirements prior to the event please get in touch with us on +61266274606 or linsey.gosper@lismore.nsw.gov.au.
Please note this workshop is taking place under cover outside, and to dress accordingly.
About the artist
Bundjalung artist Kylie Caldwell is a weaver and fibre artist, interested in reviving and pursuing traditional cultural practices that her ancestors have used over thousands of years, rediscovering these ancient Bundjalung crafts and threading them into the modern world. Caldwell seeks to soak up the knowledge and wisdom from Bundjalung Jargoon (country), utilising varied modes to deepen and expand her own cultural creative expression and knowledge.
Caldwell is committed to growing traditional weaving through both the ancient form and contemporary artistry to represent an enduring Bundjalung identity.