Be the Light Mparntwe

Be the Light is an ongoing community weaving project that teaches people a simple coil weaving stitch to add to a series of collective lanterns.

Begun in Alice Springs / Mparntwe, it has involved more than 250 people coming together in free weaving workshops and drop-in weaving spaces, sharing their time, labour, laughter, creativity and care through a process of collective making.

The project explores the potential of making to nurture the profound magic of human connection. Weaving across generations, stories, languages, cultures and beliefs, it celebrates the deep meaning of mutuality in our everyday lives. 

All the pieces made continue to belong to the community, and will be on display at events and festivals in Mparntwe and further afield.

Reach out if you’d like a Be the Light workshop near you!

Image credits: Alice Springs Desert Festival photos by @lisahatzphotography. All others by Kirrily Jordan.

Video credit: Anna-Marie Harding

This project is made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.