NAIDOC Week & Reconciliation

Celebrate indigenous culture with our NAIDOC Week craft ideas.

Cardboard Boomerangs

Designed by Indigenous Artist Kerri-Ann Taggart & decorated by Indigenous Artist Michelle Napanangka Earl.

CleverPatch™ recommends educators, teachers and event organisers work in consultation with their local Aboriginal Communities (start locally and extend out geographically) when planning activities & learning experiences. Any creative or art making activity that mirrors or replicates Aboriginal cultural experiences should always be undertaken in consultation with the appropriate owners of that cultural property.

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  • Step 1To decorate with paper simply trace your boomerang shape onto craft paper. Cut out and attach with glue.
  • Step 2Alternatively, decorate with paint. Pour some paint into a shallow craft bowl or paint tray.
  • Step 3To create dots lightly dab the filter into the paint and then onto the boomerang.
  • Step 4Use a different filter for each colour to keep the colours pure and clean.
  • Step 5Look to the Australian Craft Paper for inspiration!

Materials used in this activity

Cotton Filters - Pack of 100
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Indigenous Designed Dot Painting Craft Paper - Pack of 40
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CleverPatch Junior Artist Paint - 500ml - Set of 11 Colours
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