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Presented by State Library to coincide with our Through Mununjali eyes exhibition currently on display, a powerful tribute to Mununjali photojournalist Wayne Coolwell and his legacy.Join us and enjoy the heat of the campfire, while listening to Wayne's friend and colleague, Jo-Anne Driessens, share memories of him, and what his work means for the future generations.Come along to listen, learn, and share.Light refreshments will be provided. Warning: Live firepit and smokeThis event is suitable for all ages; however young children are to be supervised during the event.This event is accessible, however please email kurildhagun@slq.qld.gov.au to reserve accessible seating or to answer any questions. ABOUT THE SPEAKERJo-Anne Driessens, a Guwa-Koa, Gungarri, and Kuku Yalanji woman, has spent three decades documenting Aboriginal communities in urban, remote, and regional areas.Since completing a photography cadetship at the State Library of Queensland in 1999, she has worked in curatorial and photography roles, focusing on archival research, exhibitions, and Aboriginal family history. Please consult our Conditions of Entry and Ticketing Terms and Conditions before making your booking.We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.The views expressed by the speakers are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library.

Draw, sprinkle, sift and play - This highly engaging, tactile experience is all about telling stories through symbols and sand. Take your time and create a carefully layered textural artwork to take home using beautiful colourful sand. Or simply enjoy the process of exploring nature's own canvas for creativity. No booking required for this free activity. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. First 5 Forever is a family-centred program providing free playful experiences to support Queensland families on their child’s journey through the first 5 years. The program is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Privacy information We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.

In this hands-on session you will learn all the key skills you need to walk away feeling confident to start your sewing journey, and take away your very own handmade tote bag.In this workshop you will learn:How to thread and adjust a sewing machine to suit your project.How to adjust stitch length, and sew straight and curved stitches.How an overlocker can be used for finishing work on future projects.Our 101 workshops are a great way to gain some new skills and explore creative tools learning from experienced local creatives in an inclusive space. Please consult our conditions of entry and Ticketing Terms and Conditions.Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian.Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event.