Silk Painting Workshop

Noongar Arts Program artists Beverly Thomson and Rhonda Norman will guide you through the process of silk painting. Learn traditional techniques and modern adaptations while exploring the deep cultural significance of mark-making and storytelling.

Beverly, a Yamatji woman, and Rhonda, a respected Noongar Wilman Elder, will share their creative journeys and help you craft your own beautiful silk scarf to take home. This workshop is a rare opportunity to connect with Noongar artistic traditions and celebrate the rich heritage of South-West Aboriginal culture. 

We suggest wearing comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting messy.

About the Artists

Beverly Thomson is a Yamatji woman living on Wardandi Country. She is and a multidisciplinary artist specialising in pottery, weaving and “dirty pot” eco-dyeing. She is known for combining different mediums in interesting and innovative ways. 

Rhonda Norman is a respected Noongar Wilman Elder from Bunbury. Art serves as her connection to other women and her cultural identity as she navigates between two worlds. Through her art, Rhonda celebrates her cultural heritage and the beauty of Wardandi Country.