Aboriginal Art
This experience is very hands-on: every student engages in an activity of making traditional Aboriginal paint and painting their own boomerang.
THE EXPERIENCE
In the absence of a written alphabet, Aboriginal people used symbols and artwork for thousands of years to record and transmit information. Students also learn that Aboriginal art varies greatly between Nations and communities, reflecting the diversity of Aboriginal cultures across Australia.
In this program, students explore Aboriginal art techniques and symbolism and learn how they can be used to tell a story, Students learn how to make their own traditional paint (with ochre, clay and charcoal) and create artwork inspired by Aboriginal storytelling traditions, using traditional patterns and symbols, to take home at the end of the day.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories & Cultures cross-curriculum priorities:
COUNTRY/PLACE: OI.3 CULTURE: OI.5
We supply: Wooden boomerangs, brushes, ochres and grinding rocks, large banners illustrating Aboriginal symbols and acrylic spray to seal the finished artwork.
We need: Tables and chairs set up for 4-6 students per table. Easy access to a sink to clean resources between the sessions (allow 30 minutes between classes).
Session time: 50 minutes.
Cost: $650 +GST per class.
Educator/s: Ganga Giri or Sean Candy
Cancellation Policy: To cancel or reschedule, please contact us at least 24hrs in advance.
