Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 Masterclass: Carrying Culture

Join Dulguburra Yidinji artist Carly Wallace for a hands on weaving workshop celebrating cultural knowledge, creativity and connection.

Originally from Yungaburra in Far North Queensland and now based in Brisbane/Meanjin, Carly is a rainforest and freshwater woman (bama) and founder of Durban Bagii. In this relaxed, welcoming session, participants will learn the foundations of traditional raffia weaving—a calming, meditative practice carried by First Nations people since time immemorial. Guided step by step by Carly, you’ll create your own hand-woven raffia basket to take home as a meaningful keepsake.

Durban Bagii creator Carly Wallace is a Dulguburra Yidinji woman from Yungaburra in Far North Queensland. Carly is a rainforest and freshwater woman now residing in Brisbane (Meanjin) since 2013. The art form of traditional and contemporary weaving has been handed down to Carly from her elders. Weaving is a cultural practice Carly is proud to keep alive for her family and loves to share with people across Australia and the world through her woven creations and teachings.

Price

Price Guide

When

Fri 10 Jul 2026

Venue Opens

Doors open

1.50pm

Show Time

2.00pm

Interval

Duration

2.5 hrs

Supporting Act(s)

Rating

MA - 15+

Seating

Unreserved Fully Seated

Food

Bar

Companion Card

Yes, click for more info

Ticket Collection

The Box Office opens at the advertised Venue Opens time for ticket collection and enquiries.

Seating Plan

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