Weaving with Weeds with Lea Taylor
Join award-winning weaver Lea Taylor to learn about the history of Aboriginal weaving and make your own bracelet.
Join Lea Taylor for an informative and fun session. You'll learn about weaving with natural fibres from the bush and the history of Aboriginal weaving in Australia. Lea will show you how to make natural string and weave a bracelet from the pest weed, Watsonia.
About Lea Taylor
Lea Taylor is an award-winning weaver and artist from the Wadandi/Minang Nations of South West Western Australia. She was taught basic basket weaving by noted Aboriginal artist Sharyn Egan, and now works full-time as an artist and weaver. Lea shares her culture through her art and through the weaving, art and culture workshops she runs in schools, youth groups, community centres and independently.
Book now as places are limited. All ticket sales are final, no refunds will be provided. Substitutions will be accepted.
Join Lea Taylor for an informative and fun session. You'll learn about weaving with natural fibres from the bush and the history of Aboriginal weaving in Australia. Lea will show you how to make natural string and weave a bracelet from the pest weed, Watsonia.
About Lea Taylor
Lea Taylor is an award-winning weaver and artist from the Wadandi/Minang Nations of South West Western Australia. She was taught basic basket weaving by noted Aboriginal artist Sharyn Egan, and now works full-time as an artist and weaver. Lea shares her culture through her art and through the weaving, art and culture workshops she runs in schools, youth groups, community centres and independently.
Book now as places are limited. All ticket sales are final, no refunds will be provided. Substitutions will be accepted.
Event Showings
Sat 14 Nov | 2pm
Price
$20 per person
Location
City of Perth Library
Perth WA
Accessibility
Wheelchair access