Don’t miss our incredible series of hands-on workshops and interactive demonstrations taking place at Parrtjima from 4-13 April, 2025.
Discover the healing power of native plants in enlightening sessions on bush foods and traditional medicine, where you’ll learn about their significance in Aboriginal rituals, harvesting techniques, and medicinal properties. Watch celebrated chefs Rayleen Brown and Mark Olive bring these ingredients to life in a live bushfood cooking demo, sharing knowledge, recipes, and stories of how bush foods sustain communities and preserve deep connections to Country.
Explore the iconic watercolour techniques of the Hermannsburg artists, weave stories of connection to Country with Parrtjima Curator Rhoda Roberts AO, and find your own inner rhythm in an electrifying drumming workshop led by Hip Hop artist and drummer, DOBBY.
Join us in engaging with the ancient skills, traditions, and enduring creativity of First Nations people.
All workshops have limited capacity and require on-site sign-up at the Knowledge Space upon arrival – be sure to secure your spot early.
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Friday, 4th April @ 7:30pm
Hermannsburg Watercolour Workshops by Iltja Ntjarra Art Centre (Interactive)
Create your own watercolour masterpiece in the iconic Hermannsburg style under the guidance of skilled artists from the Iltja Ntjarra (Many Hands) Art Centre. Limited spaces available.
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Saturday, 5th April @ 6:30pm
Explore the World of Hermannsburg Pottery (Interactive)
Join the Hermannsburg Potters for this hands-on workshop, where you’ll explore the artistry and cultural significance of their unique style while crafting your own hand-coiled clay piece. Limited spaces available
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Sunday 6th and Wednesday 9th April @ 7:30pm
A Demonstration of Weaving with Rhoda Roberts AO (Presenting)
Join Bundjalung woman and renowned creative and cultural leader Rhoda Roberts AO for an engaging session on the timeless tradition of weaving; exploring techniques and the provenance of specific grasses and plants from Country.
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Thursday 10th April @ 6.30pm
(Interactive Workshop)
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Friday 11th and Saturday 12th April @ 8.00pm
Bushfood Cooking Demo with Rayleen Brown & Mark Olive (Interactive)
Join Rayleen Brown, a Ngangiwumirr and Eastern Arrernte woman from Kungkas Can Cook, and acclaimed Bundjalung Chef Mark Olive of The Midden, as they share their expertise and recipes for cooking with bushfoods, highlighting its cultural significance and superfood qualities.
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Sunday 13th April @ 6.30pm
Drum Workshop with Dobby (Presenting)
Fuse traditional Indigenous rhythms with modern percussion techniques for an unforgettable experience in this drumming workshop led by Muruwari man and renowned hip hop artist, Dobby.
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Sunday 13th April @ 7.30pm
Bushfoods and Medicine with Veronica Perrule and Camille Dobson (Presenting)
Uncover the healing power of native plants, their harvesting methods, and their cultural significance in Aboriginal rituals in this enlightening session presented by esteemed language holder, author, and ecologist Veronica Perrule Dobson, and her daughter Camille, from the Eastern Arrernte people.
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