Experience the creative and cultural spirit of Kaiela Arts in this 5-week hands-on weaving course, led by Eastern Kuku Yalanji and Girramay artist Melinda Solomon, offers participants the opportunity to sit, weave, and yarn together while learning weaving techniques using raffia.
Program runs 28 September to 26 October, on Mondays 6pm to 7:30pm
Women aged 18 years and over of all backgrounds are welcome.
Whether you’re new to weaving or looking to deepen your skills, this workshop offers a meaningful opportunity to learn, create, and connect.
Melinda Solomon is a proud Aboriginal woman of the Eastern Kuku Yalanji and Girramay peoples of Far North Queensland. A passionate visual artist, she expresses her deep cultural connections through a vibrant and diverse artistic practice.
Her work is inspired by family stories and a profound connection to Country, drawing on the landscapes of rainforests, bushlands, rivers, oceans, and the native animals that inhabit them. By combining traditional cultural symbols with intricate contemporary designs, Melinda creates bold and colourful artworks that celebrate her identity, culture, and the natural world.
Melinda’s work has been featured by the Koorie Heritage Trust and the Victorian First Peoples Art and Design Fair. She is also the founder of Baljil Art, a creative business based in Victoria where she sells art prints, handmade jewellery, and woven baskets. You can find Baljil Art at various festivals and markets, including Share the Spirit, NAIDOC Week events, and the Finders Keepers Market.
Places are limited. Register now.
