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NADIOC Week - School Holidays - Create your own Murnong Daisy Necklace with Deanne Gilson at Fed Square

Join artist and Blak Designer, Dr Deanne Gilson (Wadawurrung), this NAIDOC Week for a free school holiday family workshop.

Participants will learn about the significance of the murnong daisy within Victorian Aboriginal culture and create their own murnong daisy necklace.

Inspired by Deanne’s textile and Blak jewellery designs, learn how to design your own jewellery from fabric off cuts, buttons, beads and everyday materials creating your own fashion pieces to wear.

 This workshop involves hand stitching and is designed for adults to work together with their kids in some of the finer sewing work.  There will be use of scissors and sharp sewing needles.

  • All welcome but bookings are essential.  Best for ages 8+

  • This workshop is designed for adults and kids to work together.  Adults should plan to stay and work with their kids. 

  • Adults are welcome to come solo too.

  • All materials supplied and light catering.

  • Free.

  • Uncle Stewart Room, Third Floor KHT, Yarra Building, Fed Square, Naarm (Melbourne)

More info & bookings here.