About this Event
Weaving Against Violence
Take a moment to slow down at this busy time of year and join us at the IC, together with local fibre artists and members of the Ava Tapestry Groups.
Join us for demonstrations of Tapestry and Basket weaving.
Learn to make:
· Tapestry and weaving on looms
· Weaving Projects
· Crochet squares
Make and take home:
· Macrame
· Crochet Flowers
· Hand knitted scarf
Materials provided and no experience necessary. Learn new skills and take home your creation.
This gentle action is in support of 16 Days Against Gender-based Violence – a global campaign for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. This year's theme is ‘unite to end digital violence against all women and girls’.
Join us in showing your support and helping create Victorian communities where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
All ages and genders welcome..
***Note: If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available. Contact The Orange Door: www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au or call 000 if you are in immediate danger.
Date: Wednesday 2 December
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Darebin Intercultural Centre - 350 High St, Preston 3072
Cost: FREE
Registration and Access
This is a FREE event, register on Eventbrite. Walk-ins on the day also welcome!
There is a quiet reflection room available in the IC.
If you have any access requirements to support your attendance at this event, please get in touch on (03) 8470 8440 or [email protected].
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Darebin Intercultural Centre acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi wurrung people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land we now call Darebin and pays respect to Elders past and present. We also acknowledge the diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from across Australia who have come to live, work and study within Darebin.
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Darebin Intercultural Centre, 350 High Street, Preston, Australia
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