Oct
27
12:00 PM12:00

Seasonal Bush Tucker Feast & exhibition


 Drop in to view the display of baskets crafted by the Maldon weaving group under the 

instruction of Dja Dja Wurrung Master Weaver, Aunty Marilyne Nicholls, and sculptural nest boxes displayed throughout the grounds of the Neighbourhood Centre. 

Explore the Food and Fibre garden. 

Seasonal feast with Indigenous ingredients – catered by Myrnong Mammas. $30 per person.

(Bookings required: 5475 2093 or info@maldonnc.org.au)

Dja Dja Wurrung language about the six seasons and stories around the fire circle 

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Makarrata Garden Tarrangower Visioning
May
27
3:00 PM15:00

Makarrata Garden Tarrangower Visioning

Everyone is invited to have input and share ideas for a collaborative sculpture which will respond to the MaGaTa (Makarrata Garden Tarrangower) themes- honouring Dja Dja Wurrung Culture and local threatened species- Powerful Owl & Duan (Brush-tailed Phascogale)The sculpture might include indigenous plants, nest boxes and other elements of habitat creation.


Regular sessions will be held on Thursday afternoons at the Neighbourhood centre to create the sculpture.


No experience required

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Weaving Group session 1
Apr
22
3:00 PM15:00

Weaving Group session 1

Would you like to learn about Indigenous weaving culture and how to weave traditional coil techniques? This group will be guided by Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owner, Master Weaver Aunty Marilyne Nicholls to create baskets to exhibit. Participants are expected to attend each workshop and work on baskets between sessions.

 

No experience required & experienced weavers also welcome     Places limited         All genders           Age 12+

 

Application processTell us in a few words on the phone or in an email- Are you available for all sessions? 

Why do you want to participate? What’s your connection if any to the Tarrangower area?

Applications and enquiries Forest Keegel 0402 035 521 forestkeegel@gmail.com     

 

Venue Maldon Neighbourhood Centre Corner Church and Edwards Streets Maldon

 

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Makarrata Garden Tarrangower Smoking Ceremony and Launch
Apr
8
3:00 PM15:00

Makarrata Garden Tarrangower Smoking Ceremony and Launch

Hear about the project, meet Artist Forest Keegel and be a part of a Dja Dja Wurrung Welcome to Country. Celebrate the beginning of this 6 month transformative art project. Dja Dja Wurrung books & Indigenous plants for sale

Venue Maldon Neighbourhood Centre Corner Church and Edwards Streets Maldon

All Welcome

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