Cassie Leatham Workshop
BUSH TUCKER – Learn the traditional uses of indigenous plants with Taungurung woman, Cassie Leatham (featured on ABC’s Gardening Australia} as she showcases up to 85 native plants from her private collection
Workshop 1 – 10am-12pm
Workshop 2 – l .30-3.30pm
- the $20 ticket includes one workshop only, lunch and any other sessions
Sessions
COOLAMON CUTTING – Taungurung man, Shane Monk will demonstrate the ancient method of a coolamon cutting.
STONE TOOLS – Shane Monk will discuss the cultural and natural resouces of the Traditional Owners, including stone tools and fish traps.
WEAVING – From identifying plants, harvesting materials, and creating your first basket, Aunty Lee and Tanya Moate will teach you the essentials of traditional weaving.
BUSHLANDS ‘WALK AND TALK’ – Join Brad Letman (Taungurung man) and Cathy Olive (Euroa Arboretum) for a tour around the native bushlands and wetlands of the Arboretum. Learn about the plants, wildlife, and Taungurung connection to country.
- the $10 ticket includes all sessions and lunch.. Excludes workshop with Cassie Latham.
Please note a timetable with all session times will be provided on the day. Numbers are limited. Please book soon to secure your ticket.
