CIAF 2025 - Masterclasses

Venue: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

Artist: CIAF 2025

Promoter: Ticketlink

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) Masterclasses are led by esteemed First Nations artists. These Masterclasses provide a unique opportunity to learn traditional and contemporary techniques directly from the masters.

Participants will explore intricate methodologies in The Art of Weaving with Helena Loncaric, honouring the ancestral practice of weaving as a vessel for storytelling and connection. Nephi Denham (Girringun Art Centre) will lead Mindi Weaving, examining both traditional techniques and contemporary adaptations. Matilda Nona will share her signature ink-making process in Printmaking with Natural Pigments. Samala Cronin (MumRed) will guide participants in working with traditional kangaroo and possum fur, combining embellishment techniques that fuse heritage with haute couture in From Fur to Feathers: Designing Bags. Finally, Kerry Klimm will inspire critical reflections on truth-telling while participants decorate teacups in Spill the Tea on the Colony.

These Masterclasses offer a rare opportunity to learn from some of the most respected artists in their fields. Whether you’re an artist, collector, or curious learner, CIAF’s Masterclasses invite you to create, reflect, and celebrate the enduring legacy of First Nations art.

CIAF Masterclasses Price
The Art of Weaving Workshop with Helena Loncaric
Fri 11 Jul, 10am – 12pm $150
From Fur to Feathers: Designing Bags with MumRed
Fri 11 Jul, 1pm – 3pm $200
Mindi Weaving with Nephi Denham
Sat 12 Jul, 10am – 12pm $150
Spill the Tea on the Colony with Kerry Klimm
Sat 12 Jul, 1pm – 3pm $150
Printmaking with Natural Pigments with Matilda Nona
Sun 13 Jul, 10am – 12pm $200
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