Professional Learning Full Day Workshop | How Not To Make Aboriginal Art with Ron Bradfield Jnr
A Professional Learning day of discussion, practice and learning for all educators engaging with Aboriginal knowledges, art, histories and culture in their classrooms. There will be opportunities to explore ideas, share insights and network with other educators.
Teachers will come away with:
• Ideas for introducing Aboriginal Art practices and concepts to students.
• An understanding of the relationship between identity, personal storytelling and mark-making.
• Insight into contemporary Aboriginal Art practice.
Ron Bradfield Jnr.
About the artist
Ron Bradfield Jnr is a saltwater man from Bardi Country, north of Broome but grew up in Geraldton, Western Australia! He now calls Whadjuk Boodjar (Perth) his home. As the CYO (Chief Yarning Officer) of Yarns R Us; Ron facilitates cultural conversations across all levels of our communities, helping Australians to revisit and explore their own personal stories – so as to better consider their own connections to this place – their home! Ron is also a storyteller and a maker of things; he has worked in and around the arts across remote, regional and metropolitan Western Australia for 15 years – often supporting the development of artists – as they explore the ways in which they can grow and share their creative practices.
Art Access Partner
