Traditional Mini Canoe Building with Uncle John Kelly
Please Note: due to Sorry Business, the Traditional Canoe Building Workshop with Uncle John Kelly will no longer be taking place as part of our NAIDOC Gathering on Saturday 4 July. All other event activities will proceed as planned.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm (Please allow approximately 1.5–2 hours to complete your mini canoe)
Location: The Gallery, Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance, Coffs Harbour
Cost: $10 per person
Age: Suitable for ages 6+
Children: Must be supervised by a parent or guardian
Bookings: Essential
What’s included
- Cultural introduction and storytelling
- Traditional mini canoe building activity
- Workshop materials and resources
- Individual mini canoe to take home
- Tea, coffee and biscuitsSmall group cultural learning experience
About Uncle John Kelly
Uncle John Kelly is a respected Dunghutti artist, cultural practitioner and educator who has spent many years sharing Aboriginal culture, stories and traditional knowledge through art and community engagement. Through his workshops, Uncle John creates welcoming spaces for people of all ages to learn about Aboriginal culture, connection to Country and the importance of preserving and sharing cultural knowledge for future generations.
More Than a Workshop
The Gallery is an Aboriginal-owned gallery operated by Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance Aboriginal Corporation, supporting First Nations artists through exhibitions, retail opportunities and cultural programming, while returning 80% of artwork sales directly to creators. Your participation helps support Aboriginal artists and cultural programming while providing an opportunity to connect with culture, creativity and community in one of the Mid North Coast’s leading First Nations cultural spaces.
Presented by Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance
Supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW
The Gallery
6 Park Avenue, Coffs Harbour