Fusion Sari Design Workshop
A community art making workshop series
Sun
8
Sun 8 Feb 10:30 AM
The Marsden Workshop
General Admission
All Ages
150 MinsCelebrate the beauty of the sari in this hands-on community art workshop led by artist Anjum Olmo.
Each session includes:
Come create, connect, and contribute to a new collaborative installation.
Tickets: $5 per session
Spaces are limited—book now to secure your spot!
All ages: Under 16s are to be accompanied by an adult
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP SERIES
Join artist Anjum Olmo for a lively, hands-on workshop series celebrating the beauty and cultural richness of the sari.
Held every Sunday in February 2026, this community art-making series invites participants to explore sari histories and contribute to a new immersive installation using second-hand saris.
Led by Olmo, participants will learn how to wear saris, discover the meanings behind traditional motifs, and be guided through designing new stencils and shown unique woodblock prints designed by the artist and inspired by the Australian landscape. More experienced creatives will also have the opportunity to add embellishments including beads and embroidery.
This project is deeply personal for Anjum Olmo, who has been reconnecting with the sari as a way to explore her cultural roots and family history. As she rediscovers traditions that were once distant, she warmly invites others to do the same. The workshop is a space where everyone’s creativity and stories are welcome. Participants are encouraged to share what the sari means to them, learn from one another, and express themselves through art. It’s about coming together, celebrating culture, and making something meaningful as a community.
The workshop celebrates the idea that culture is always evolving. By blending Australian motifs with traditional sari designs, Olmo honours her South Asian heritage while embracing the landscape she calls home.
Anjum Olmo is an Australian-born artist of Indian Fijian and Pakistani heritage.
She has a multidisciplinary practice which aims to bring people together, spark dialogue, and honour the richness of diverse cultural traditions.
Based in the Blue Mountains, Olmo’s creative journey began early, though her path to becoming an artist was non-linear. Initially planning to become an art teacher, she spent over 15 years in the corporate world before later recommitting herself art. Olmo now channels her energy into creating art that nurtures connection and encourages others to embrace their own stories.
Recently, she has been exploring the sari as both a subject and a symbol; reacquainting herself with the garment not only for her own sense of identity, but also as something meaningful to share with her family. Her personal journey reflects the experiences of many within the diaspora who seek to reconnect with cultural practices that may have felt distant or obscured over time.
For any enquiries, please contact:
enquiry@liverpoolpowerhouse.com.au
Each session includes:
- Sari styling and cultural insights
- Stencil design
- Woodblock printing demonstrations
- Optional embellishment activities (beads, embroidery)
Come create, connect, and contribute to a new collaborative installation.
Tickets: $5 per session
Spaces are limited—book now to secure your spot!
All ages: Under 16s are to be accompanied by an adult
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP SERIES
Join artist Anjum Olmo for a lively, hands-on workshop series celebrating the beauty and cultural richness of the sari.
Held every Sunday in February 2026, this community art-making series invites participants to explore sari histories and contribute to a new immersive installation using second-hand saris.
Led by Olmo, participants will learn how to wear saris, discover the meanings behind traditional motifs, and be guided through designing new stencils and shown unique woodblock prints designed by the artist and inspired by the Australian landscape. More experienced creatives will also have the opportunity to add embellishments including beads and embroidery.
This project is deeply personal for Anjum Olmo, who has been reconnecting with the sari as a way to explore her cultural roots and family history. As she rediscovers traditions that were once distant, she warmly invites others to do the same. The workshop is a space where everyone’s creativity and stories are welcome. Participants are encouraged to share what the sari means to them, learn from one another, and express themselves through art. It’s about coming together, celebrating culture, and making something meaningful as a community.
The workshop celebrates the idea that culture is always evolving. By blending Australian motifs with traditional sari designs, Olmo honours her South Asian heritage while embracing the landscape she calls home.
Anjum Olmo is an Australian-born artist of Indian Fijian and Pakistani heritage.
She has a multidisciplinary practice which aims to bring people together, spark dialogue, and honour the richness of diverse cultural traditions.
Based in the Blue Mountains, Olmo’s creative journey began early, though her path to becoming an artist was non-linear. Initially planning to become an art teacher, she spent over 15 years in the corporate world before later recommitting herself art. Olmo now channels her energy into creating art that nurtures connection and encourages others to embrace their own stories.
Recently, she has been exploring the sari as both a subject and a symbol; reacquainting herself with the garment not only for her own sense of identity, but also as something meaningful to share with her family. Her personal journey reflects the experiences of many within the diaspora who seek to reconnect with cultural practices that may have felt distant or obscured over time.
For any enquiries, please contact:
enquiry@liverpoolpowerhouse.com.au
