WORKSHOP | Painting a Cultural Artifact | Ross Spencer (Wiradjuri) at Canberra Centre
Painting Cultural Artifacts with Ross Spencer. (Wiradjuri)
Paint your own boomerangs with Ross Spencer. Along the way, Ross will share the meaning behind Aboriginal symbols and the cultural importance of these beautiful artifacts.
Artist Bio - Ross Spencer – Aboriginal Woodworker and Cultural Artist
Ross Spencer is a proud Wiradjuri artist from the Western Riverina of NSW, Narrungdera. Based on Ngunnawal, Ngambri Country in the Nation’s Capital, Ross continues the long tradition of creating wooden cultural artefacts, using skills and knowledge passed down through generations.
Ross handcrafts a range of traditional tools and cultural pieces including boomerangs, shields, spears and clubs. Each piece is made with great care and respect for cultural practices, drawing on traditional methods and natural materials.
Deeply connected to his heritage, Ross’s work is grounded in cultural preservation, storytelling, and respect for the land. Sustainability and cultural integrity are central to every artefact he creates, ensuring that each piece honours both past and present.
Through his work, Ross empowers cultural knowledge-sharing and celebrates Aboriginal resilience and self-determination, keeping important traditions strong for future generations.
When
Saturday 31 May 2025
Painting a Cultural Artifact | 10am - 11:30am
Painting a Cultural Artifact | noon - 1:30pm
Sunday 1 June 2025
Painting a Cultural Artifact | 10am - 11:30am
Painting a Cultural Artifact | noon - 1:30pm