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March 2019
HONOURING OUR STORIES
Join us for a unique evening of cultural immersion as elders guide you through the significant Bangerang Cultural Centre collection and explain the stories behind the artefacts. Enjoy traditional food tastings and a glass of wine and celebrate the Aboriginal culture.
Find out more »RIVER WEAVING WORKSHOP
As the Kaiela/ River weaves its way through the landscape of our environment and carries the dreams of many generations through our dream state, so does the gentle art of fibre weaving as practiced by the first peoples of this place. Join with fibre weavers from Kaiela Arts for an introduction to coil weaving in the cool tranquillity of the evening. Suitable for Women of all ages. Location: The best way to reach the site is to park in Lincoln…
Find out more »PAINT WHAT YOU HEAR
FULLY BOOKED Paint What You Hear workshops are directed by musician Erica Rasmussen and visual artist Zakiya Kurdi. The workshops use classical and contemporary music and visual art to engage young people in the arts, inviting them to respond to live music using various art forms, such as drawing and painting. Kindergarten and daycare groups are invited to register to participate and learn about the elements of music and how to represent sound through artistic expression. Two sessions. Start times:…
Find out more »ART ALONG RIVER – POTTERY
Back by popular demand, RiverConnect presents Ceramics along the River with local artist Kaye Poulton. Create a nature inspired masterpiece in the ambience of the Australian Botanic Gardens. Free event. Bookings required on: riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au or call 5832 9700
Find out more »SIGNS AND SYMBOLS WORKSHOP
Signs and symbols of the land; scratched in the earth; messages left for others to discover a message. Learn how to read a story told using ancient Aboriginal signs and symbols then create your own visual language and leave a message in the earth. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event. Bookings required on: riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au or call 5832 9700
Find out more »SHARING LANDSCAPE STORIES
Join talented local photographer, Serana Hunt-Hughes on a short trek to the summit of the ‘Rock Correa Walk’ at Tallis, with cameras in hand and a sharing of skills from Serana along the way. Serana will reveal a unique exercise in seeing at the summit of the Tallis hill and upon returning to cellar door, enjoy a complimentary drink, shared platter, explore inspired thoughts and photographs.
Find out more »MY BOOMERANG WON’T COME BACK
Do all Boomerangs come back? Come and find out about the different designs and purposes for a boomerang. Learn about how each Man’s Boomerang was marked and then paint and mark your own decorative boomerang with your own symbolic story. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event. Bookings required on: riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au or call 03 5832 9700
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