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Tableau I (one of six) has been selected as a finalist in STILL: National Still Life Award . Opening night 25th November.

Banana Fibre Workshop

Come and join me on Sunday March 13th, 2016.
I will be running a workshop exploring BANANA fibre.

This workshop focuses on learning how to use the abundant, locally grown banana plant. We will be using techniques used in traditional cultures since ancient times:

-harvesting and processing banana fibre,

-string (cordage) making from banana fibre,

-knotless netting to make a billum (string bag),

-coiling a basket.

All this using only your hands and a few very simple tools. At the end of the day you will be able to take home your creations and the banana fibre you've processed.

Suitable for all skill levels.

$125 (includes a vegetarian lunch, all materials and tools).

Limited to 10 participants.

 

ENROL NOW

 

Sugarmill Studio

4/15 Commercial Road

Murwillumbah, NSW 2484

Sunday 13th March,

9:30 - 3:30.

Terms and conditions:

• Full payment is required at time of booking to secure a place.

• If you are unable to attend the workshop, a refund is only available if you give 7 days prior notice.

• If the workshop is cancelled due to unforseen circumstance, you will receive a full refund.

For further information please email hellebjorgensen@gmail.com / mob: 0488005972.  

 

 

2014

Tweed River Festival

The Tweed River Festival is being celebrated this Saturday in my local town, Murwillumbah. The theme for this year's festival is "Birds of the Tweed Shire".

Christy Mcleod from Creative Village invited me to help create an activity on the day. Anne Stadler, a master weaver, will be joining us.

Visitors will be able to make birds with paperbark and string. Make cordage from the trunk of the banana and there will be a giant nest for the children (of all ages) to play with. There will also be lots of food, music and other activities to enjoy, including a lantern parade just after dark.

1. Banana plant with a good bunch. 2. Harvested and stripped banana drying in the sun. 3. Dried banana strips ready for use. 

I've been busy preparing and collating materials. Making birds and fruitbats and the giant nest is taking shape. It's predominantly made from, you guessed it........ banana!

 

Come and join us