Cool Palm Frond Coolamons
About the experience:
Learn the ancient ways of coolamon creation. Coolamons traditionally have many uses - serving & carrying food, the mixing of ochres & medicines, carrying babies and being toy canoes for the little ones. In this workshop we:
- Take cut pieces of piccabeen frond and soak them, discussing the process and Cultural history
- See and experience the creation process
- Create a mini art piece to take home
What you'll take home:
- Your palm frond coolamon
- A self-created piece of art