An opportunity to learn the art of Ngarrindjeri Lakun from esteemed Elder, Master Weaver and 2025 JamFactory ICON, Aunty Ellen Trevorrow, and her long-time collaborator, Dr Jelina Haines.

In this masterclass, participants will learn traditional Ngarrindjeri weaving techniques using sedge grass/fresh water rushes Cyperus gymnacaulos and Cyperus vaginatus. You will learn how to prepare the rushes for weaving and start weaving your own basket or mat, or create woven earrings, bracelets and other accessories.

This workshop is suitable for participants at all skill levels.

Date: Saturday 6 September
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Cost: $190 / $150 conc
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: JamFactory Boardroom
Level 1 (lift access available)
19 Morphett Street, Adelaide

An immersive, hands-on experience where participants will observe and try a range of Yolŋu weaving techniques using naturally dyed Pandanas spiralis.

Weavers Margaret Gamuti, Helen Milminydjarrk, Jennifer Dikarr Roy and Lily Roy from Milingimbi Art and Culture (Milingimbi) and Evonne Munuyngu and Cecilie Djalarrnami from Bula’bula Arts (Ramingining) will demonstrate a range of styles and techniques using pre-prepared fibre from Arnhem Land. Workshop participants will learn various ways to begin making their own woven pendant, mat or basket and receive a small bundle of Pandanas to take home with them.

This workshop is suitable for participants at all skill levels.

Date: Saturday 6 September
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $90 /$70 conc
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: Light Square Gallery
TAFE SA - Adelaide College of the Arts
Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000

Jenna Lee is a Gulumerridjin (Larrakia), Wardaman and KarraJarri Saltwater artist of mixed Japanese, Chinese, Filipino and Anglo-Australian ancestry, whose practice explores cross-cultural methods of making, with a particular focus on paper.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare and cut large sheets of Japanese kozo washi for use in weaving. Lee will then guide participants through a hands-on lesson combining kozo washi with the Traditional Aboriginal ‘leg rolling’ technique to create strong, twisted string. This process was traditionally used for making dillybag handles, fishing lines, nets, and other string objects out of natural fibre such as pandanus. 

This workshop is suitable for participants at all skill levels. 

Workshop note:
Participants will need access to their mid-thigh for this leg rolling technique. Wearing shorts, a skirt/dress or similar is recommended. A private area can be provided for anyone with modesty requirements. 

Date: Saturday 6 September
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $90 / $70 conc
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: JamFactory Showroom
Level 1 (lift access available)
19 Morphett Street, Adelaide

Imuna Kenta and Sylvanna Kenny from Tjanpi Desert Weavers will share their knowledge and guide you through the raffia basket weaving process. Tjanpi Desert Weavers is a social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council that enables women living in the remote central and western desert regions to earn an income from fibre art.

Workshops with the Tjanpi Desert Weavers are relaxed, joyful gatherings – as much about connection and conversation as they are about learning new skills. Once everyone has found the rhythm of the craft there is plenty of opportunity to share stories, ask questions, and even learn a little bit of Pitjantjatjara language. 

This workshop is suitable for participants at all skill levels.

Date: Sunday 7 September
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $90 / $70 conc
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: JamFactory Boardroom
Level 1 (lift access available)
19 Morphett Street, Adelaide

Cassie Leatham is from the Dja Dja Wurrung and Daungwurrung people from the Kulin Nation. She is an Indigenous artist, jewellery and fashion designer, master weaver, bushtukka woman and cultural educator.

In this workshop, participants will learn to make string from emu feathers that have been sourced sustainably as they have naturally shed from the emus Cassie cares for at her property in on Gunai Kurnai Country in regional Victoria. You will then create wearable adornments, such as necklaces and bracelets, from the emu feather string.

This workshop is suitable for participants at all skill levels.

Date: Sunday 7 September
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $90 / $70 conc
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: JamFactory Showroom
Level 1 ( lift access available)
19 Morphett Street, Adelaide

Sharyn Egan works in numerous media, including painting, sculpture, woven forms and site-specific installations. As a member of the Stolen Generation who grew up in the New Norcia Mission School, much of her artwork is a commentary on her life as a Nyoongar woman and the associated trauma, emotions and deep sense of loss and displacement experienced by Aboriginal people.

Sharyn will demonstrate how to create sculptural forms, such as animals, from meadow grass and raffia. Participants will have freedom to explore and create from their imaginations and tell stories meaningful to them. 

This workshop is suitable for participants at all skill levels and all ages, with children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult.

Date: Sunday 7 September
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $90 / $70 conc
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: JamFactory Furniture Workshop
Level 1 (lift access available)
19 Morphett Street, Adelaide