First Nations Workshops

Nioka Lowe-Brennan is a proud Dunghutti/Gomeroi woman, living on Wangal land, Sydney.

She grew up in a creative household with artist mother, musician father, and spent most of her childhood drawing. Her journey as an artist began to flourish when she commenced work at Boomalli Aboriginal Artist co-operative, where she immersed herself in a community filled with awe inspiring contemporary aboriginal artists. Through her experiences, she found her own voice and passion in creating art that reflects her heritage and identity.

Art has given Nioka wonderful opportunities, a stronger connection to culture and a deep love for creating, she hopes to do it for the rest of her life. Her main artistic passion lies in figurative work with ample texture and bold contrasting colours, her art is experimental but a purposeful representation of country and how she sees the world around her.

Jacqui Jarrett is a proud Dharawal and Gumbaynggirr woman, elder and a traditional owner of the Sydney Basin. Aunty Jacqui was born on Gadigal land with Gweagal, Bidigal, Gadigal, Wangal and Dharawal among other Sydney clan bloodlines and kinship links. Jacqui strongly believes as First Nations people are no strangers to the principle and philosophies of yoga having been connected to country for 60,000 years or more. Many cultural practices and ceremonies require deep listening, mindfulness, cleansing and clarity amongst other beneficial healing methodologies.