PUBLIC TALK: The Noongar women dollmakers of Narrogin at 20 years

Join us to hear textile artist Nalda Searles share her knowledge of the Narrogin dollmakers, on Friday 22 November 2013, 1pm at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery.

Nalda Seares will talk about Joyce Winsley’s sculptures in Guildford grass, drawing from her 20 years of engagement with the Narrogin community and her extensive experience working with textiles and natural materials.

Searles, with Pantjiti Mary Mclean, conducted the first doll making workshops in Narrogin in the early 1990s and since then has seen the practice flourish into a vibrant local tradition.

WHEN: Friday 22 November 2013 | 1pm WHERE: Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, UWA COST: Free event. RSVP Essential. REGISTER: http://narrogindolls-uwacal.eventbrite.com ENQUIRIES: (08) 6488 3707 or [email protected]

This event forms part of the Public Program of events accompanying the exhibition 'People who you can't meet face to face: The Australian doll' from the Cruthers Collection of Women's Art at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery. The exhibition runs until 14 December 2013.

More info: http://www.lwgallery.uwa.edu.au/exhibitions/australiandoll