kanalaritja: Workshops

Workshops in Shell Stringing

Sun 21 Jan 2018Tue 23 Jan 2018

9:30am4:00pm

Museum of the Great Southern

"Shell stringing workshop 2015."

The Museum of the Great Southern and Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery welcomes Tasmanian kanalaritja shell stringers, Tahana Rimmer and Verna Nichols.

They will present workshops on the ancient Aboriginal custom of shell stringing.

Visit the exhibition kanalaritja: An Unbroken String to see exquisite shell work and then learn traditional shell stringing techniques to make your own art or jewellery pieces.

Workshop Times & Details

Sunday 21 January - 9.30 - 12pm & 1.30 - 4pm
Monday 22 January - 9.30 - 12pm & 1.30 - 4pm
Tuesday 23 January - 9.30 - 12pm

Cost: $40 per person. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential. To book, phone (08) 9841 4844 or email greatsouthern@museum.wa.gov.au


Caption: Shell stringing workshop 2015.

Image copyright Matthew Newton.