TRADITIONAL FIBRE & WEAVING WORKSHOP
Join Ashweeni Mason from Marrawanggan and Shane Herrington from Wolgalu Footprints for a special hands-on Traditional Fibre & Weaving workshop on Saturday 28 November at Giiyong Ganya, located at Jigamy on Thaua Country.
Learn about traditional weaving methods used by both women and men to make nets, dilly bags, baskets and even traps. Discover the use of local fibre sources such as reeds and stringy bark to make items used in Traditional daily life.
Each participant will begin their own weaving project to take home.
ALL WORKSHOPS MUST BE BOOKED. NO WALK-INS ON THE DAY.
When: 2.00PM Saturday 28 November 2026
Where: Jigamy, 4381 Princes Highway, Broadwater, Thaua Country (between Eden and Pambula NSW)
On Arrival: Please arrive 15 mins early to allow time to park and walk to the assigned venue on the Jigamy property. There will be directions available when you arrive.
Please bring your own drinks, snacks, hat and sunscreen.
No dogs are allowed on the property other than registered service dogs.
Accessibility: If you require assisted access, please let us know when purchasing your ticket.
Cost: $100 per person
Ages: 16+
Duration: 90 minutes
About Ashweeni Mason
Ashweeni Mason is a proud Yuin, Dharawal, Monero and Gunai Kurnai multi-disciplinary artist, dancer and cultural practitioner and educator. She is dedicated to celebrating, preserving and sharing her family’s rich cultural heritage through her cultural business, Marrawanggan.
Ashweeni has played a crucial role in the development of Giiyong Festival since its inception in 2018.
Image: Ashweeni Mason dancing with her daughters Bella & Arianna Landini.
About Shane Herrington
Proud Wolgalu Wiradjuri man Shane Herrington is a Traditional Owner, Cultural Knowledge-holder and award-winning Cultural Educator.
Knowledge and practices passed to Shane by his family, community and Elders now form part of his Wolgalu Footprints demonstrations and teachings. Shane is dedicated and passionate about preserving and protecting Aboriginal Culture and passing on knowledge through hands-on learning and practical experiences.
Shane is highly regarded in the fields of cultural learning, regularly collaborating with the Australian National University and the University of Wollongong, and many other institutions.
In 2024, Shane received the Ray Kelly Award for collaborating with communities to empower them in protecting cultural heritage. In 2023, he was awarded ANU Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Indigenous Education alongside colleagues Dr Amanda Stuart and Alison Simpson, and his son Aidan Hartshorn.
Shane’s connection to his own community of the Tumut and Brungle region and his love for the mountains and rivers of Wolgalu country runs deep. Shane is also an accomplished artist, storyteller and yidaki (didgeridoo) player.
Find out more at www.wolgalufootprints.com.au