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Nagula Jarndu

Hand block printing workshop  

Hand block printing workshop  

Join PICA for a free Hand Block Printing workshop — RSVP essential!

Meet four of the Nagula Jarndu artists from Broome whose work features in this years Revealed exhibition. Artists will share their practice and discuss how Country, language and culture are expressed through their designs.

You will be guided to reflect on where you live and what you call home, using landscape and memory as creative starting points. With one-on-one support from artists and PICA staff, you will design and carve your own rubber block stamp, learn block printing techniques through artist demonstrations, and print a small textile piece (tote bag or tea towel) to take home.

Register using the form below.

About the art centre

Nagula Jarndu (saltwater woman in the local Yawuru language) offers handcrafted textiles and unique homewares made by Indigenous women in the heart of Broome.

Extra information and access notes

Registration
Registration is required. This is a hands-on, facilitated workshop and places are limited.

Suitable for ages 12 years and up
Participants aged 12–15 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Primary supervision remains the responsibility of the parent or guardian at all times.

What to bring
Nothing required. All materials and equipment are provided.
Optional: bring your own gloves if you are sensitive to latex.
Suggested: wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting messy and closed shoes.

Access
This workshop is designed to be welcoming and inclusive. The venue is wheelchair accessible and accessible toilets are available. If you have access or support requirements, please contact PICA ahead of time so we can assist.

What to expect
Meet Nagula Jarndu artists from Broome whose work features in Revealed 2026. Artists will share their practice and discuss how Country, language and culture are expressed through their designs.

You will be guided to reflect on where you live and what you call home, using landscape and memory as creative starting points. With one‑on‑one support from artists and PICA staff, you will design and carve your own rubber block stamp, learn block printing techniques through artist demonstrations, and print a small textile piece (tote bag or tea towel) to take home.

Print collection
Your print will be heatset and packed by PICA after the workshop. Same-day collection is available from 2:45–3:15pm. If needed, prints may be taken once touch dry with heat setting instructions for home, or alternative collection arrangements can be discussed with PICA staff.