Bush Tucker & Traditional Aboriginal Weaving with Wolgalu Footprints

Learn about local bush foods and traditional Aboriginal weaving techniques used to make baskets, dilly bags and nets from Shane Herrington at the 2025 Falling Leaf Festival. Shane will introduce you to a range of traditional native food and medicine sources that can be found in our region and you will get hands on with traditional weaving methods. Learn about local fibre sources such as reeds and stringy bark. Each participant will begin their own weaving project to take home. Proud Wolgalu Wiradjuri man Shane Herrington is a Traditional Owner and Cultural Knowledge-holder. He has been sharing traditional Cultural practices for over 20 years both privately and through various roles connected to government agencies. Knowledge and practices passed to Shane by his family, community and Elders now form part of his Wolgalu Footprints demonstrations and teachings. Shane is an award winning Cultural educator, dedicated and passionate about preserving and protecting Aboriginal Culture and passing on knowledge through hands-on learning and practical experiences. Strictly Ages 12+ What to bring: Sunscreen, Hat, Drink, Camp Chair if you like. The venue is undercover, but in the event of really bad weather you will be contacted about an alternative venue for the workshop.