Park Events

Basket Weaving with the Tjanpi Desert Weavers

Looking for something interesting to do with your hands?

Then try your hand at basket weaving with the Tjanpi Desert Weavers at the Alice Springs Desert Park.

Tjanpi Desert Weavers - began in 1995 as a result of a basket-weaving workshop which built on Anangu traditions of creating objects from natural fibres for ceremonial, medicinal and clothing purposes. With the support of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council, Ngaanyatjarra women taught their skills to women in nearby communities. Tjanpi fibre art is now firmly embedded in Central and Western desert culture and is highly valued for its capacity to keep culture strong, maintain links with country, and provide meaningful employment to the keepers and teachers of Tjanpi.

Weaving Workshops

Weaving workshops are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 10.30am and 11.30am, until October 08.
45 minute workshop fee is $15 per person plus normal entry fees.

Contact Us

Booking in advance is recommended:
Call the Park on 8951 8788 or email asdp@nt.gov.au