Weaving Workshop with Cassie Leatham

Event Sold Out but names will be placed on waiting list when booking.

The Euroa Arboretum welcomes Cassie Leatham, Cassie is a master weaver with the Victorian Aboriginal Weaving Collective. She uses native grasses in her traditional coil weaving workshops where you will create a unique basket. She can also teach how to weave an armband with pandanas and flax leaves.

About Cassie
Cassie Leatham is from the Taungurung / Wurundjeri people from the Kulin Nation. She is an Indigenous artist, master weaver, traditional dancer, bushtukka woman and educator.

She is extremely passionate about teaching her skills to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students of all ages. Her aim is to give participants the opportunity to learn and understand Aboriginal culture and develop knowledge of both historical and contemporary Aboriginal history. Read more about Cassie on her Website.

Cassie’s Work
Cassie’s work has been acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria, Koorie Heritage Trust Collection, Melbourne Magistrates Court of Victoria and is exhibited nationally and internationally.  Cassie has had numerous solo and collaborative exhibitions, which has seen success overseas also.

Ticket Prices and Catering
Euroa Arboretum Gardens for Wildlife Member $40
General Adult Tickets $50

Ticket prices include 4hr workshop, materials and lunch. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 18 participants.
Please note that we can include dietary requirements for Vegetarian and Gluten Free. Special Dietary requirements must be self-catered.

Image supplied by Great Alpine Gallery, Ensay Winery. Photographer: Kelly Coleman

“This event was supported by the Victorian Government through the Traditional Owner and Landcare Engagement Funding. This funding is to enable Landcare and environmental volunteer groups to build relationships with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians for the delivery of environmental protection and sustainable land management activities throughout the state.”