This is a Council led event.

27/05/2025 - Hurstville Library.

Join Muruwari artist, Dr Virginia Keft, in this interactive weaving and yarning circle to learn about the artist's Aboriginal weaving techniques, understand the cultural connections behind the designs, and share your own stories.

No prior experience is necessary—everyone is welcome, and all materials will be provided. This event is suitable for ages 16 years and over.

This session is presented in English and will include a Mandarin Interpreter.

About the Facilitator:
Muruwari woman, Dr. Virginia Keft, is a multi-award-winning, inter-disciplinary artist living and working on Dharawal Country, (Wollongong, NSW). Engaged across weaving and textiles, sculpture, painting, and installation, Virginia’s practice reflects the resilience of tradition through themes of nature, home, and connection to culture.

Using fibre, timber, and natural materials, she weaves narratives of Country and truth-telling through a First Nations lens. Virginia is the Producer of bangawarra Art Yarns: for older and Elder mob at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia.

 

Tuesday 27 May 2025

 

Address

Hurstville Library
Corner Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville.
 

Times

10.00am - 11.30am.
 

Cost

Free.
 

Bookings

Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Book your spot using the button below.

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More Information

• Experience: No Experience Required.

• Equipment: All materials and equipment will be provided.

• Ages: Suitable fro ages 16 years and over.

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.

• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.

Accessibility Information:
Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.