An afternoon of free demonstrations, workshops and talks with the artists from our exhibition ‘Place Makers’.

POP UP ARTIST TALKS: 1pm – Lisa Waup will reflect on how her Gunditjmara and Torres Strait Islander heritage is expressed through basket weaving. 2pm – Yunuen Pérez will explore how the Mexican traditional stories of her childhood are illustrated through textiles. 3pm – Ema Shin will discuss how her anatomical and botanical tapestry forms explore cultural heritage, sexuality and femininity.

DROP IN WORKSHOPS: 1–4pm Somalian finger weaving with Muhubo Suleiman and Nudo (knotting) workshop with Paula do Prado.

DEMONSTRATIONS: 1.30–2pm Bush Animals demonstration with Gunditjmara weaver Bronwyn Razem. 2–4pm Tapestry weaving demonstration with Karen weaver Mu Naw Poe with talk by mentor Sara Lindsay at 2.30pm.

‘Place Makers’ Open Day is proudly supported by the City of Port Phillip.