Weaving Connections

Next date: Saturday, 28 February 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Dr Virginia Keft, a Muruwari woman sits on green grass weaving

Join Muruwari artist and Darebin Art Prize finalist Dr Virginia Keft for a hands-on, interactive weaving workshop.

Virginia, an experienced weaver, will guide participants through weaving techniques using natural fibre while sharing cultural connections and material knowledge.

The workshop brings people together through making, yarning, and shared activity. It is suitable for all skill levels and supports learning through hands-on practice.

All materials provided. Bookings essential.

Date/ Time

Saturday 28 February | 10:30am- 12:30pm

Ages

Suitable for all ages 12 years+

Children should be accompanied by an adult

Cost

General admission: $20 + booking fee

Blaktix: Free

What are Blaktix?

BlakTix are discounted or free tickets reserved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. No proof of identity is required to book this ticket type.

About the Facilitator

Dr Virginia Keft, a Muruwari woman, is a multi-award-winning interdisciplinary artist working across weaving, sculpture, painting, and installation. Rooted in cultural storytelling and connection to Country, her practice honours matrilineal knowledge and First Nations truth-telling, with her work held in national and international collections. Alongside her studio practice, Virginia works with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander programs and sits on the board of Firstdraft Gallery

virginiakeft.com.au

Instagram: @virginia_keft

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilet
Flexible seating options
Assistance animals welcome
This event is not Auslan interpreted

Visit our Accessibility page for more information and resources to help plan your visit.

On this webpage you will find:

A virtual tour of Bundoora Homestead
A social story
A sensory map
A video tour of Bundoora Homestead
A floorplan of the building
Accessibility and transport options

If you have any questions please contact us via bundoorahomestead@darebin.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9496 1060.

Getting here

Disabled parking available (2 spaces); entry via ramp at main entrance
Free car parking available (40 spaces) via onsite car park
Bike parking also available
Tram route 86, stop number 63 (Greenwood Drive) + approx 6 min (550m) walk. This tram stop is accessible.

To plan your visit click here.

Terms & Conditions

Please note we are a cash-free venue.

Please note for a refund of ticket to be considered we require at a minimum 48 hours notice.

Please note general photography and short videos (for social media) may be recorded at this event for promotional use only and to document this event internally. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know once you arrive.

To plan your visit and for more information please click here.

A group of people gather in a circle working on weaving projects