Basket Weaving with Emma-Jane Hunt
Join Aboriginal weaver and jewellery-maker Emma-Jane Hunt to learn all about the art and technique of basket weaving using wool and raffia. In this workshop you will learn techniques to build and shape your own coiled vessel to take home.
Emma-Jane Hunt, is a Yjindibarndi and Djaru woman with both traditional and ancestral links to both the Pilbara and Kimberly regions of Western Australia. Emma-Jane was taught to weave when living in the East Pilbara by Martu Weavers from the Western Desert.
Basket weaving is a part of women’s business practices so Emma-Jane only shares this technique amongst females.
Over the past 8 years, Emma-Jane has kept her techniques as close to what she was taught as possible. She is grateful for being taught these weaving techniques and is passionate about keeping this cultural practice alive by confidently sharing this with other females.
All tools, materials and light morning tea will be provided.
There are no previous skills required, simply bring your authentic self.
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This class is for women-only.
About Emma-Jane
Emma-Jane Hunt, is a Yjindibarndi and Djaru woman with both traditional and ancestral links to both the Pilbara and Kimberly regions of Western Australia. Emma-Jane was taught to weave when living in the East Pilbara by Martu Weavers from the Western Desert. Emma-Jane is a weaver and a jewellery designer, you can learn more about her work
here.
Terms and Conditions
Please note this class requires a minimum of 6 attendees in order to run. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to make your date you are able to send someone else in your place. You can find more details in our Terms and Conditions.
Photos by Rae Fallon.
