Adults Painting and Punch-Needling Workshop

Join artists Desmond Taylor and Mariaan Pugh, the artists behind Jila Kujarra: Two Snakes Dreaming, for a workshop that combines design, storytelling, and punch needle art. 

Discover the ancestral story of Niminjarra Jukurrpa (Dreaming), deeply rooted in Warnman Ngurra (Country), through a screening of the captivating documentary Niminjarra Story by Curtis Taylor and experiencing the exhibition Jila Kujarra: Two Snakes Dreaming.  

Under the guidance of Desmond, participants will unleash their creativity by designing their own imagery inspired by Niminjarra Jukurrpa, using canvas and paint pens.  

Mariaan will teach participants punch needle techniques to bring their designs to life on fabric. The workshop also includes how to finish the artworks using stitch.  

No experience necessary. Light refreshments included. 

This is a Joondalup Festival event. To find out more, head to joondalupfestival.com.au