Be part of an evolving artwork and add your story to the Possum Skin Cloak.
Possum skin cloaks are a continuing tradition for many Aboriginal communities and are often inscribed with personal and family stories.
This workshop continues the journey of the Possum Skin Cloak at QVMAG that began with our Wrapped in Culture touring exhibition in 2021.
In this hands-on workshop, each participant will use a pyrography tool to burn a personal design, symbol or narrative into a square of possum skin—creating a representation of their story.
These new squares will then be sewn onto the cloak in the final workshop, with the results unveiled at our NAIDOC Week morning tea on Sunday 6 July.
During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to record an explanation of their story. These recordings will be used to create an accompanying video displayed in the Museum at Inveresk foyer with the completed cloak.
No previous pyrography experience is needed—guidance and all materials will be provided. Come along, connect with others, and leave your mark on a growing tapestry of stories.
NAIDOC Week is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievements. 2025 marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.
This year's theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.
Workshop dates:
Possum Skin Cloak - Storytelling Workshop 1
Monday 16 June, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Art Gallery at Royal Park, 2 Wellington Street, Launceston
Possum Skin Cloak - Storytelling Workshop 2
Friday 20 June, 1pm to 3pm
Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston
Possum Skin Cloak - Storytelling Workshop 3
Saturday 21 June, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Art Gallery at Royal Park, 2 Wellington Street, Launceston
Possum Skin Cloak - Stitching It All Together
Monday 23 June, 1pm to 3pm
Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston
NAIDOC Week Morning Tea
Join us for our free morning tea celebrating the start of NAIDOC Week and the grand reveal of the newly-expanded Possum Skin Cloak.
NAIDOC Week Morning Tea
Sunday 6 July, 10:30am to 11am
Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston
Also—join us for other NAIDOC Week events at QVMAG:
Yarning and Making
Sit, weave, and yarn with friends old and new in this FREE activity celebrating culture, creativity and connection.
Yarning and Making - Day 1
Sunday 6 July, 11am to 1pm
Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston
Yarning and Making - Day 2
Monday 7 July, 1pm to 3pm
Art Gallery at Royal Park, 2 Wellington Street, Launceston
Yarning and Making - Day 3
Thursday 10 July, 11am to 1pm
Art Gallery at Royal Park, 2 Wellington Street, Launceston
Yarning and Making - Day 4
Friday 11 July, 1pm to 3pm
Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston
Through Someone Else's Eyes with Rod Gardner
Chat with Tasmanian Aboriginal artist Rod Gardner as he moves through QVMAG, using the essence of plein air painting to create a series of sketches and paintings responding to our current exhibitions.
Through Someone Else's Eyes - Day 1
Wednesday 9 July, 11am to 1pm
Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston
Through Someone Else's Eyes - Day 2
Saturday 12 July, 11am to 1pm
Art Gallery at Royal Park, 2 Wellington Street, Launceston
Through Someone Else's Eyes - Day 3
Sunday 13 July, 11am to 1pm
Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston