Dilly Bag Designers

These school holidays, kids can step into the role of designer and make their own Dilly Bag!

Inspired by the traditional gathering bags used by First Nations peoples across Australia, these strong and cleverly crafted bags have been used for thousands of years to carry food, tools, and everyday treasures.

In this hands on, drop in activity, children can think, create, and experiment with different construction methods and materials as they discover how natural fibres, weaving techniques, and thoughtful design contribute to making strong, practical bags for different purposes. Every child will design and create their own unique dilly bag to take home — a functional artwork inspired by Australia’s First Nations knowledge and craftsmanship.

What will you carry in your bag?

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Low sensory sessions of half capacity are offered at 1PM and 1:30PM on Thursdays. 

Please note that adult supervision is required at all times throughout the workshop. Carers attending do not require a ticket, however, we have limited room in the space and advise a maximum of 2 carers per child.

This event features:

 Seating area
 Ticketed experience
 Usually noisy

For accessibility assistance and resources for this exhibition, please visit our accessibility page or contact the museum on (07) 3153 3000.