Tradition Bearers
About Tradition Bearers
Visiting Tradition Bearers have a history of demonstrating and skill sharing participation at the National Folk Festival every Easter
Artists involved as Tradition Bearers create and teach crafts such as:
Woodcraft, felt craft, weaving with looms, different mediums of silk, wool and cotton dying, traditional Aboriginal art, pottery, jewellery, sketching, origami, glass art – to name just a few as a part of our Community Arts Program.
Community Arts
Our Community Arts precinct is a vibrant and energetic hub where Festival patrons gather to enjoy a wide variety of art and craft experiences. The area is active from 9.30 am – 5.00 pm daily. Community Arts holds both structured workshops and ongoing community art activities.
What we ask of our Tradition Bearers
- To demonstrate craft for the public to view and or purchase from an allocated venue
- To hold workshops for 1 to 1.5 hours each day in our Community Arts Area
What we offer Tradition Bearers
- A site plus suitable sized marquee venue in which to demonstrate display and sell their wares
- An opportunity to pass on their art/craft to festival attendees ranging in ages from approximately 10 to 80 years of age
- Season passes for 4 people involved in demonstrating and holding workshops for the NFF
- A chance to enjoy the amazing experience and atmosphere of our National Award winning festival and all it has to offer
If you were interested in attending next year’s festival as a Tradition Bearer we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.
Victoria is the Feature State for 2011 so it is a great opportunity for you to showcase your art/craft as a Victorian.
Find out more
To find out more about our Tradition Bearer and Community Arts Program please contact the Program Administrator, Carolyn Griffin on (02) 6262 4792 during office hours or by e-mail adassist@folkfestival.asn.au
