Art, nature, recycling and boomerangs

Video Workshop - 37 Minutes - primary students 7-12

Using dirt, ochre, and sticks from his garden and charcoal from his firepit, Gregg shows how to use everyday objects to create “Guda” (Koala) masterpieces. Watch and learn as Gregg performs what he calls “higgledy piggledy magic, magic, MAGIC” to make boomerangs (and the odd chocolate chip cookie) appear and disappear. You’ll also learn more about Aboriginal culture as Gregg explains what different boomerangs are called and how they’re used and some new words in Gamilaraay language.

Made using materials found in your backyard or local park, everyone can participate in this thrifty workshop! Head outside to gather objects such as ochre, clay, soil, charcoal and sticks, then tune in to follow Gregg’s lead to create your very own Guda.

This fun and entertaining workshop is ideal for primary students 7-12. 

What you need:

To prepare for the workshop, participants will need to head out to their garden or local park and find 3 sticks - a twig (or toothpick), a middle sized stick and a bigger stick (but only a few mm thick), PLUS soft rocks that when they rub together create a fine powder like ochre (or chalk) and charcoal, soil and/or clay, PLUS recycle a large envelope, a piece of cardboard (cut up a used cereal box), brown paper bag or blank piece of paper. You’ll need a pot for mixing your “paints” and a bottle of water.