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Join us at Baluk Arts for the book launch of Weaving Country by authors Chris Joy and Aunty Kim Wandin, and illustrator Ashleigh Pugh
Weaving Country Book Launch
Baluk Arts is excited to celebrate the launch of children’s book Weaving Country by authors Chris Joy and Wurundjeri elder Aunty Kim Wandin, and Noongar illustrator Ashleigh Pugh.
Weaving Country is a book about working together and sharing lessons from country. It shares Wurundjeri language.
We invite you to join us from 11am for refreshments (courtesy of Walker Books) and book signings. Aunty Kim and Chris will be holding an author talk and book reading. Come along and hear the traditional words spoken by Aunty Kim Wandin.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase in the gallery, thanks to the support of Stories by the Sea.
Original illustrations featured in the book will be on display in the gallery for you to view. Ashleigh will also have a small selection of original new artworks available for purchase.
For more information, please call the gallery on 0497 004 179 or email gallery@balukarts.org.au
Come and sit with Sammy and yarn while learning how to make a weaved string necklace to hold a special crystal.
Sammy Trist is a Taungwurrung woman, artist and cultural educator.
All materials and instruction will be provided. Enjoy a cup of Australian bush tea by Jala Jala Treats.
Attendance is welcome for adults and children aged 15+.
For more information, please call the gallery on 0497 004 179 or email gallery@balukarts.org.au
