Make your own Miniature Chicken Bag | TRIBUTE

Make your own Miniature Chicken Bag | TRIBUTE 

with Emma Buswell

Create your own miniature “chicken bag” inspired by Emma Buswell’s award-winning artwork The Sometimes Luxury Handbag and other Suburban Fables, featured in the City of Joondalup art collection.

In this relaxed evening workshop, participants will learn the basics of bead weaving using a simple handmade loom created from recycled materials. Emma will guide you through setting up threads, weaving beads into place, and building colourful patterns row by row.

Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about textile-based craft, the session explores slow making, creativity and accessible techniques you can continue at home. All materials are supplied, including beads, looms, threads and tools.

Light refreshments will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.

About the Artist

Emma Buswell is a Western Australian artist, curator and writer whose work explores ideas of identity, community and Australian culture through craft-based practices including knitting, weaving and textiles. Inspired by techniques passed down through generations, her work transforms everyday objects and materials into playful, highly detailed artworks that reflect on memory, place and shared cultural experiences.

Getting there

You’ll find the Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery between the Joondalup Library and City of Joondalup Administration Building, next to the Council Chambers.

Free public parking is available in the Library Car Park. Alternatively, the gallery is a 13-minute walk from Joondalup Train Station, or you can catch the Blue CAT bus, which departs every 15 minutes from the station.

Accessibility

Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery features a flat, level floor surface and wide doorways.

Accessible toilets are available in the gallery, with additional facilities located in Joondalup Library next door.

The Joondalup Library Car Park includes accessible parking bays, with lift access to the main walkway from the underground car park.

Image: Emma Buswell, The Sometimes Luxury Handbag and other Suburban Fables, 2022. Courtesy of the artist and City of Joondalup art collection. Photo: Dan McCabe