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Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live and work on Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge their unceded sovereignty over Wadawurrung Country, and the ongoing hardship and trauma as a result of colonisation. The history and continuous culture of the Wadawurrung people is an important part of our shared story.

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Suitable for adults 18+

About this workshopThis workshop is an introduction to traditional beading styles as practiced across the African continent. The session begins with a presentation about the heritage and traditions of beading styles from Ethiopia, South Sudan and Kenya, and how they have influenced the development of other cultural expressions such as African wax cloth.Providing a traditional design, Ethiopian / Sudanese artisan Nyibol Deng will guide students through the basics of pattern counting, colour mixing and threading techniques to create an individual interpretation of that model.

Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen

Comfortable clothes &amp; closed-toe shoes

Small class size – max 6 participants

Learn about the foundations and applications of the vibrant decorative traditions of African beading, a central element of traditional cultural celebrations, performances and identity.

Morning tea &amp; lunch break with morning tea provided; lunch available for pre-ordering

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Nyibol Deng

African Beading Workshop

The Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades - 383 – 389 Bradshaw Street, Ballarat VIC 3350

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Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades | Introduction to African…

Introduction to African Beading

This workshop is an introduction to traditional beading styles as practiced across the African continent. The session begins with a presentation about the 
heritage and traditions of beading styles from Ethiopia, South Sudan and Kenya, and how they have influenced the development of other cultural 
expressions such as African wax cloth.
 
 
Providing a traditional design, Ethiopian / Sudanese artisan Nyibol Deng will guide students through the basics of pattern counting, colour mixing and 
threading techniques to create an individual interpretation of that model.

Introduction to African Beading

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