WORKSHOP | Dilly Bag Weaving | Jessika Spencer (Wiradjuri)
Image | Jessika Spencer (Wiradjuri) Dillybag Collection 2026 | Image courtesy of the Artist
Please join us for Dilly Bag Weaving with Jessika Spencer (Wiradjuri).
Event | WORKSHOP | Dilly Bag Weaving | Jessika Spencer (Wiradjuri)
Date + Time | Saturday 27 June | 1pm-3.30pm
Location | North Building, 1, 180 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601
Cost | General Public Ticket $70 | Craft + Design Canberra Member Ticket $63
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Join Wiradjuri fibre artist Jessika Spencer (Wiradjuri) for a hands-on weaving workshop exploring the cultural practice of creating dilly bags through Aboriginal weaving techniques using contemporary fibres. Participants will be guided through the foundations of weaving with natural materials while learning about the rich history and ongoing practice of Indigenous fibre art.
Grounded in slow making and shared conversation, this workshop invites participants to create their own woven dilly bag in a welcoming and culturally safe environment. Suitable for beginners, the session forms part of Reclamation, an exhibition exploring reconnection through weaving, adornment and fibre installation.
What you will be doing
- Create your own woven dilly bag to take home
- Develop foundational skills in weaving with natural materials
- Learn about the rich history of Indigenous fibre art
What you will need to bring
- All materials are provided including fibres and weaving needles
This workshop is best suited for
- Beginner friendly and suitable for participants of all skill levels
About the Artist
Jessika Spencer is a Wiradjuri woman from the Sandhills of Narrungdera (Narrandera) in New South Wales. A First Nations weaver, writer and activist, she has lived on Ngunnawal/Ngambri Country for more than a decade.
Jessika’s practice is grounded in natural materials gathered from Country, holding to a strong emphasis on land management and cultural heritage. Working across photography, writing and both contemporary and traditional weaving, Jessika explores and expresses her cultural identity.
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- Less than 14 days: Customers are not entitled to a refund. Customers are entitled to a ticket transfer to a friend or family member.
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