Yuma Yarn at Canberra Spinners and Weavers

Learn the joyful, meditative practice of slow-stitched coiled weaving in a relaxed and conversational environment with wonderful live music.

Wiradjiri artist Rechelle Turner will guide you through the process of stitching and shaping your own coiled piece using raffia. As your hands work, enjoy rich and soulful music by Wallabindi – a Wardandi Bibbulmun Noongar, Yamatji and Burmese singer and songwriter.

By the end of the workshop, you will have the start of a coiled piece to take home and continue growing using the techniques you have learnt. All are welcome – no experience is required and materials will be provided.

About the Artists

Rechelle Turner is a contemporary Wiradyuri artist living on Ngunnawal Country.  In 2020 she began a Graduate Certificate in Wiradjuri Language Culture and History to reconnect with her culture in an incredible and life-changing journey. As an artist and Wiradyuri nation builder, she says it is her responsibility to help to strengthen Wiradyuri language and cultural practices in our people and to ensure the continual passing on of cultural knowledge.

Wallabindi is a contemporary Aboriginal (Wardandi Bibbulmun Noongar, Yamatji) and Burmese artist who has been creating on Ngunnawal Country for over 20 years. She is descended from the Wardandi Noongars of South Western Australia, with strong family connections up and down the WA coast. Her late Mum was born in Geraldton and was a part of the Stolen Generations. Much of her creative expression is inspired by the strength and resilience of her Mum and the long line of staunch matriarchs she is descended from. He works are a form of reclamation her culture and her voice as a proud Blak woman.