Weaving Workshop with Gamilaraay Gulay

Weaving is a longstanding tradition practised by First Nations peoples across Australia and around the world. For thousands of years, natural materials sourced from Country have been woven by hand into functional and cultural objects including baskets, mats, nets, dilly bags and more. Today, weaving continues to be practised as a way of sharing knowledge, strengthening cultural connection and creating space to slow down, connect and make by hand. Join proud Gamilaroi woman Shareen Griffiths, founder of Gamilaraay Gulay, for a relaxed and hands-on weaving workshop. Shareen will introduce you to the fundamentals of weaving with raffia, sharing her knowledge, techniques and tips as you work towards creating your own woven basket to take home. Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn how to shape and build your basket step-by-step while developing practical weaving skills. No previous experience is needed, making this a great opportunity to try something new, get creative and enjoy the process of making. About Gamilaraay Gulay Shareen Griffiths is a proud Gamilaroi woman with strong connections to Toomelah, Boggabilla, Tingha and Inverell in far north inland New South Wales, and is currently living on the Gold Coast. A mother and passionate cultural practitioner, Shareen established Gamilaraay Gulay as a way to share her culture, knowledge and love of weaving with others. Through her weaving practice and workshops, Shareen creates opportunities for people to connect with culture, community and Country through hands-on making and knowledge sharing. Event Details Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm Location: Aboriginal Art Co Gallery, 1/23 Anthony Street, West End Whether you’re completely new to weaving or looking to build on your existing skills, come along for a morning of creativity, culture and hands-on making. Create something with your own hands, learn from a passionate cultural practitioner and take home a unique woven basket made by you. Pay-It-Forward Opportunity Gift a Ticket Want to support First Nations participation? You can purchase a Gift a Ticket option, providing a First Nations participant with free entry to the workshop. It’s a meaningful way to help make creative and cultural experiences more accessible while supporting connection, knowledge sharing and community. Supporters Aboriginal Art Co is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and the Australian Government through Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS), with philanthropic support from the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and Creative Partnerships Australia via the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF).