Wood Burning 'n' Ochre Clap Stick Creation (Thursday 11th December)

Thursday 11th December 

11:30pm-1:30pm

My Dilly Bag Forrest Glenn

Native Infused Tea and Light Snacks will be provided.

Please notify of dietary requirements directly via email. - Vegan and vegetarian catered for.

About the class: Learn the ancient ways of clap stick creation. These are not just a musical instruments but have many uses including a weapon, tool, story, dance, yarningaticks and healing practices. We explore each of these in the workshop.

Taking time to sit together, yarn and enjoy some Bush Infused Native Brew Tea on arrival, and snack through out the session. You will connect with your pieces and be guided through how to complete the following:

• Journey of the wood - You will receive two up-cycled fallen gumtree clap sticks which are blank, hand burnt and carved - ready to read. Each is unique and has a story.
• Creat your story on card, first you learn to design your meaningful connection story.
• Sanding - Using sandpaper fig leaves we gently sand the sticks back. 
• Polish - Using a stone we will polish and ready your pieces for painting. 
• Practice - create your story on card using traditional symbols. 
• Using burning tools supplied you will embellish your sticks using your card design as inspiration,
• Paint with sacred ochre -  rub or paint with ochre your prepared pieces to tell your story which can be healing and significant.

What you'll take home: 

• Your two clap sticks can make a wonderful gift or memory to take home and enjoy its many uses. 
• You will receive, an extra small take home gift for you to enjoy.