Woven Stories: Create a Woven Wall Hanging with Cholena Hughes

Craft a meaningful woven piece using fibre, form and found objects with Cholena.

Join First Nations Artist and Weaver, Cholena Hughes, for a hands-on weaving workshop where you’ll create your own unique woven wall hanging using natural materials. Working with vine, raffia and meaningful objects, you’ll learn simple weaving techniques to create a piece you can keep for yourself or gift to someone special.

📅 Saturday, 6 June 2026
⏰ 10am-1pm
📍 My Dilly Bag, 5B/354 Mons Rd, Forest Glen QLD 4556
🎟 $85 per person

Cholena will guide you through shaping your vine base, learning basic weaving patterns and adding personal elements to your piece. Weaving is a slow, meditative process that encourages connection, reflection and creativity. The objects you choose to include help tell your own story, making each wall hanging completely unique.

During the workshop, participants will share, learn and connect in a relaxed and supportive environment. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a finished woven piece or a well-started wall hanging, along with the skills and confidence to continue at home if needed.

Participants are invited to bring along small items to incorporate into their weaving — objects that are lightweight and can be pierced or already have holes, such as seed pods, shells, small fabric pieces or found objects of personal meaning. A selection of materials and coloured raffia will also be available on the day.

This is a hands-on, no-fuss workshop designed to be welcoming, creative and enjoyable.

Suitable for
16 years of age or over
Beginner-friendly

What we supply
• Vine base
• Wire
• Raffia (natural and assorted colours)
• Weaving needles
• Morning or afternoon tea

What to bring
• Any small items you’d like to add to your weaving to tell your story

About Cholena Hughes
Cholena was born on Turrbal Country, grew up on Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi Country (Bribie Island) and now lives on Jinibara Country in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Her art practice spans many forms of making and reflects a deep respect for the natural environment. Through wandering on Country, listening and observing the fine details of nature, Cholena’s work is grounded in healing, self-care and connection. Her artworks offer a glimpse into these lived experiences.