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CONNECT TO COUNTRY – BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP IN NAROOMA WITH ELDER PATRICIA ELLIS FROM MINGA ABORIGNAL CULTURAL SERVICES

Narooma, New South Wales

Learn how to make traditional baskets, rope and fishing line using natural resources with Yuin Elder Patricia Ellis. Patricia has a deep connection to the Brinja Yuin and Walbanga people. APPLY PROMO CODE “BUSHCRAFT” FOR FREE TICKETS

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Narooma, New South Wales
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WHAT:

Highlights and Inclusions

  • Two Hour traditional basket weaving workshop – learn how to make a basket using rafia and natural grasses.  
  • Learn all about ancient sustainability practices 
  • Sit and enjoy story telling and Dreamtime stories unique to the local Yuin people. 
  • Please note a minimum of 6 people are required to run this experiece. The maximum attendance is 20 people. 

WHO: ALL AGES, UNDER 5’S ARE FREE

HOW LONG: 2 HOURS

WHEN: 2 pm to 4 pm

INCLUDED: All materials

BRING: JACKET FOR COOLER WEATHER AS THIS EXPERIENCE WILL TAKE PLACE OUTDOORS IF THE WEATHER IS GOOD AND IN THE NAROOMA VISITORS INFORMATION CENTRE IF IT IS RAINING. 

Patricia belongs to the Brinja Yuin and Walbanga; Dhurga speaking people of Moruya.   Relax and enjoy this 2 hour workshop.   Not only will you learn how to make baskets out of natural grasses but you will be mesmerised by stories of the region – stories that have been told for thousands of years.   Patricia is highly connected to Country.  This authentic and transformational experience is suitable for all ages so bring the whole family and learn about the culture and crafts of the Yuin people. 


bagan njiinj ngarn yuwinj-nggul warigamban bugiya nhaway buraadja

soil this place Aboriginal-belong to long time (past or future) yesterday today tomorrow

Always was always will be Aboriginal land. 

Minga Aboriginal Cultural Services  acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live and work and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

FOR MORE TOURS FROM MINGA ABORIGINAL CULTURAL SERVICES SEE https://mingaaboriginalculturaltours.securedirectbookings.com/

WE ARE 100% ABORIGINAL OWNED AND OPERATED

Location

Narooma, New South Wales

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