Weaving

Accomodation

Arnhem Weavers Workshops for 2008

2 – 6th June inclusive,
collecting dyes and pandanus, preparation and weaving workshop
dates do not including travel time.

14 – 18th July inclusive,
collecting dyes and pandanus, preparation and weaving workshop
dates do not including travel time
Booked out.

29th Sept – 3rd October
collecting dyes and pandanus, preparation and weaving workshop
dates do not including travel time


27th October - 5th Novemnber. Booked out
Cycad bread making or weaving,
dates do not including travel time.

Dates for 2009

1st to 5th June
13th to 17th July
7th to 11th September
26th to 31st Oct

If you and your friends are interested in a workshop, or want the Mäpuru women to run a particular workshop at another time, or for an activity that isn’t noted below, please email. arnhemweavers@iinet.com.au

• Pandanus weaving, including pandanus collection, preparation, dyeing, and weaving.
• Mewana (reed) weaving (for the more experienced).
• String making (using Banyan and Brachychiton barks).
• Bush medicines.
• Harvesting of yams, fruits, shellfish, fish (seasonal).
• Preparation and production of cycad bread, (requires two weeks). This is a rare opportunity to learn and be involved in this annual activity, September through to November.
• House and shelter construction.
• Trekking, following pre-contact paths across country.