Cross-cultural paper string rolling workshop with Jenna Lee
Jenna Lee is a Gulumerridjin (Larrakia), Wardaman and KarraJarri Saltwater artist of mixed Japanese, Chinese, Filipino and Anglo-Australian ancestry, whose practice explores cross-cultural methods of making, with a particular focus on paper.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare and cut large sheets of Japanese kozo washi for use in weaving. Lee will then guide participants through a hands-on lesson combining kozo washi with the Traditional Aboriginal ‘leg rolling’ technique to create strong, twisted string. This process was traditionally used for making dillybag handles, fishing lines, nets, and other string objects out of natural fibre such as pandanus.
This workshop is suitable for participants at all skill levels.
Workshop note:
Participants will need access to their mid-thigh for this leg rolling technique. Wearing shorts, a skirt/dress or similar is recommended. A private area can be provided for anyone with modesty requirements.
Date: Saturday 6 September
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $90 / $70 conc
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: JamFactory Showroom
Level 1 (lift access available)
19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Jenna Lee is a Gulumerridjin (Larrakia), Wardaman and KarraJarri Saltwater artist of mixed Japanese, Chinese, Filipino and Anglo-Australian ancestry, whose practice explores cross-cultural methods of making, with a particular focus on paper.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare and cut large sheets of Japanese kozo washi for use in weaving. Lee will then guide participants through a hands-on lesson combining kozo washi with the Traditional Aboriginal ‘leg rolling’ technique to create strong, twisted string. This process was traditionally used for making dillybag handles, fishing lines, nets, and other string objects out of natural fibre such as pandanus.
This workshop is suitable for participants at all skill levels.
Workshop note:
Participants will need access to their mid-thigh for this leg rolling technique. Wearing shorts, a skirt/dress or similar is recommended. A private area can be provided for anyone with modesty requirements.
Date: Saturday 6 September
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $90 / $70 conc
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: JamFactory Showroom
Level 1 (lift access available)
19 Morphett Street, Adelaide