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Bunjil eagle banner decorated by students during a year Level Program taught First Nations Incursions

Bunjil & Waa

A collaborative art project to create large murals based on two significant local creation ancestors, using traditional symbols.

​THE EXPERIENCE

In this program students learn the stories of Bunjil and Waa, get introduced to a number of Aboriginal symbols and patterns, learn about traditional paint (made with ochre, clay and charcoal), traditional bark painting, and working collaboratively on either creating a large format Eagle or Crow mural. The finished product makes for a great banner display for your school!

(Approx. 1 single mural per 10 students or 1 double mural per 20 students)

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories & Cultures cross-curriculum priorities:

COUNTRY/PLACE: OI.3

CULTURE: OI.5

PEOPLE: OI.8

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Also available for cohorts of up to 150 students (Whole School Program

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We supply: Pre-prepared “Bark Painting”support (craft paper with gesso and an outline of a bird), brushes, paints/pens & large banners illustrating Aboriginal symbols.

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We need: Adequate floor space space for participants to gather around the mural and easy access to a sink to clean the resources. Each mural is up to 4.5m long.

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Session time: 50 minutes.

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Cost:  $550 +GST per class.

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Educator/s: Ganga Giri or Sean Candy

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Cancellation Policy: To cancel or reschedule, please contact us at least 24hrs in advance.

Bunjil and Waa First Nations Incursions typical is set up with a pre-stencilled eagle or crow with paints and paint brushes.
Bunjil & Waa bark painting mural telling a story using traditional aboriginal symbology
Starry Crow painted by Preston Primary School Students at a Whole School program designed by First nations Incursions.
Preston Primary School hosted First nations Incursions for a whole school program including our Bunjil & Waa activity for 150
Bunjil & Waa being actively painted by primary school students.
Preston Primary school students created beautiful murals in acrylic paint showcasing their knowledge of aboriginal symbology.
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