Weaving Three Stories workshops to promote intercultural engagement and connection in Fishermans Bend

Image supplied by Bianca Easton and Sarah Naarden

We are excited to announce the launch of Weaving Three Stories, a unique series of yarning and weaving workshops led by First Peoples to promote intercultural engagement in Fishermans Bend. As the precinct undergoes transformation, this project aims to create an ongoing sense of belonging, inclusion and welcoming from First Peoples. The project brings local First Nations educators together to weave stories about the embedded narrative of place and invites the broader community to learn stories of common connection that can untangle intercultural differences and build a more meaningful appreciation of First Peoples culture.

This collaboration between cultural educator and weaver Biana Easton and Sarah Naarden, a regenerative designer who co-designs with First peoples, builds on the weaving and yarning circles they have partnered on at significant Healing and Reconciliation events in Melbourne.

We are thrilled to be working alongside Bianca and Sarah and to have the support of key Fishermans Bend partners to support this project. Spaces for these workshops have been generously provided by The Gladstone in collaboration with ROMULUS, by Port of Melbourne, and by Gamuda Land Australia who are supporting the FB Circular Design Collective.

In collaboration with documentary filmmaker Michael Woods who will also be creating a short film that follows the journey over the 3 workshops that includes voices and insights from Traditional Owners, First Nations artists and community participants.

Workshop dates are Saturday 31 May, Saturday 21 June and Saturday 26 July. Booking are now open for the May workshop. For more information check out the Weaving Three Stories project page.

We look forward to sharing this experience with you and hope to see you there.