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Burri Burri!

Burri Burri! with Rick Roser has students exploring Aboriginal culture hands-on, including face and hair painting using real ochres; using emu feather headdresses; the art of fire making with traditional fire sticks; boomerang and spear throwing demonstrations; didjeridoo playing and Aboriginal storytelling.

Summary of activities:

  • Painting face, hair and arms using real ochres
  • Emu feather headdresses using ochres, beeswax, emu feathers
  • The Aboriginal Art of Fire Making using traditional fire sticks (takes approx 20 yrs of practice but everyone loves to try!)
  • Boomerang and spear throwing  using a Woomera (demonstration only)
  • Didjeridoo workshop includes circular breathing
  • Story telling and Cultural Information with all workshops