# Event Details - **Event Name**: Weaving Workshop with Sancia Ridgeway - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Join us to create a netted bag in this creative workshop with Gumbaynggirr textile artist Sancia RidgewayAbout this EventSancia will guide you in creating a sturdy netted bag that could be used to hold a water bottle, carry your grocery shop, or be a cute accessory for an outfit!The techniques you will learn are inspired by a style of net-making that has been practiced by First Nations people across the continent of Australia for tens of thousands of years but is a common style of net-making found across the world too. This is a craft that is universal and artistically connects us all from across the globe.No experience is necessary, all materials provided.Suitable for ages 8+Parents and carers will need to remain with participants (who are under the age of 18) for the duration of the workshop but do not require a ticket if they are not participating in the activity.The workshop is 2hrs longSancia Janggalay Ridgeway is an interdisciplinary artist and designer, working within graphic design and fibre arts. She is a proud Gumbaynggirr woman based on Gadigal land, Sydney, where she studied Design (Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication and First Class Honours in Design) at UTS.A freelance graphic designer and fibre artist, her practice mainly focuses on digital art, illustration and publication design. Her fibre arts practice mostly revolves around knitting, but also includes weaving, spinning, natural dyeing and other textiles. Sancia sells her knitwear pieces under her brand Scuzzz Knits and also creates commissioned one-off pieces.Sancia’s interdisciplinary practice focuses on colour, texture and materiality creating patterns and illustrations that are both hand-generated and digital. Her work is story-driven and she enjoys working with community using her skills to uplift and empower the voices of marginalised people to create meaningful designs. Central to her practice is a sustainable and resourceful approach to making.Sancia has collaborated with Dharawal/Yuin artist and designer, Alison Page on the Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition (2025), where she also delivered weaving and yarn spinning workshops. She has again collaborated with Alison on an installation piece for the exhibition Alison Page: Creative Shape Shifter. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/weaving-workshop-with-sancia-ridgeway/100001986963417068 - **Event Categories**: Art, Workshops, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Design Gallery, Glyn Davis Building, 133 masson - **lat**: -37.7972907 - **long**: 144.962675 - **full address**: Design Gallery, Glyn Davis Building, 133 masson, Design Gallery, Melbourne, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Weaving Workshop with Sancia Ridgeway - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/975a179139e7d4207323fc8aee57e02539af909393d84bc15a02b65b8ed662b0-rimg-w1200-h677-dcd8d9d9-gmir.png?v=1775711818 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Weaving Workshop with Sancia Ridgeway being held? - **A:** Weaving Workshop with Sancia Ridgeway takes place on Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Design Gallery, Glyn Davis Building, 133 masson, Design Gallery, Melbourne, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Weaving Workshop with Sancia Ridgeway? - **A:** Weaving Workshop with Sancia Ridgeway is organized by Melbourne School of Design. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Weaving Workshop with Sancia Ridgeway is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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