Drop-in Workshop: Phulkari inspired cards

Children and their families are invited to drop-in to Bunjil Place and spend time exploring the materials and techniques seen in our current exhibition Bush Diwan.

Developed by exhibiting artist Amardeep Shergill, the workshop will use Punjabi textile called Phulkari (meaning ‘flower-work’) to inspire you to develop your own colourful designs. You will use needle and thread to create your own unique designs into a perforated greeting card. 

You may take inspiration from traditional phulkari shawls and incorporate flowers, geometric shapes, animal motifs or anything that has a special meaning for you. 
 
Suitable for children aged 6 – 12 years. Parent supervision required.  

MEET AMARDEEP

Amardeep Shergill is a Canberra based emerging artist, having graduated from ANU School of Art and Design (Sculpture) in 2017. Her practice looks at the possibility of re-interpretation of heritage through new materials and exploring familial connections and traditional craft making skills. Amardeep is interested in exploring notions of culture, identity, transmigration, complexities and the triumphs of belonging to multiple spatial environments.