Turmeric – that golden root we all know is good for our health. Closely related to the other members of the ginger family, turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a perennial herb native to India. The herb itself is derived from the rhizome of the plant, which is dried to produce the familiar culinary powder. It needs a rather specific temperature and environment […]
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Some reflections and statements of intent at a huge life milestone (retirement!) My recent decision to leave teaching with the Education Department has motivated me to reflect on my career, where I hope to go next. After 25 years with the Department of Education and Training, I have retired – or perhaps, re-focussed. During two and a half decades of […]
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I have made an effort to record the events of 2019 as it was a very different year, with international travel and not working as a teacher. I haven’t really done justice to the travels we did in Europe, but I do have several hand written Travel Journals with my illustrations which I will scan at some time. Meanwhile, here […]
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As an artist with deep roots in Butchulla Country, I am honoured to be part of dedicated group of female artists working to celebrate the wonderful wildflowers of the Sunshine Coast- Rainbow Beach region. Our walks and gatherings will culminate in September 2020 when we will be showcasing our works in an exhibition at the Gympie Regional Gallery. I will […]
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Lots of exciting things have happened since my last post! One very important fact is that I have retired from the Queensland Education Department as of January 24. This is an exciting development as it leaves me more time for my artwork, academic interests and activism. I have enrolled to complete a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of the […]
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AT the end of June my exhibition, Plea for Plankton, will open at The Vault, a unique art space in Bundaberg Regional Gallery. Many of the works in the show will be made from the pellicle, the fleshy growth on the top of the Kombucha culture, that cultured drink now on sale in many Health food outlets. My point in […]
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Each year Maryborough celebrates one of its famous daughters, author PL Travers, who became famous as the author of a series of books about Mary Poppins, the magical governess. This year I will be part of the festival and will be happy to teach a techniques for creating a friendship band of twined fibres. Many other activities will be happening […]
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You can find me in the grounds of Gatakers Artspace this year on Saturday June 1! This year the focus is on FOOD! Yes, in the course of the day you can see me making a selection of dishes featuring native foods which are available either free, or very easy to forage or grow. Recipes will be available and there […]
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This year’s Gympie Garden Expo has been brought forward into April! Saturday April 27 is the date to mark. In previous years I have done a range of activities: last year it was papermaking with garden clippings and prunings, the previous year a panel partnership with Uncle Eugene Bargo, a knowledgeable Indigenous florist. This year I have offered a workshop […]
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Bunya coconut cake Ingredients: 2 cups bunya meal (cooked and finely chopped bunya kernels) 1 cup almond meal 1 tin coconut cream (400ml) 1 cup coconut sugar Cinnamon 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 teaspoon baking soda Method: Place all ingredients in food processor and whizz for a few minutes or until the entire mixture starts to adhere and […]
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