Make a Lei with Vei

Veisinia Tonga

Presented by Arts House at the 2026 North Melbourne Queensberry Cup

Saturday 17 October 2026
1pm – 5pm

Tickets
Free Event

Content Advice
This workshop will take place in a marquee on Queensberry Street in front of Arts House as part of the Queensberry Cup Street Festival. The street festival may be crowded and noisy, with announcements and performances taking place nearby.

Participation is recommended for ages 3 years and above. This workshop uses small materials which may be a choking hazard for small children.

An Access Guide will be available for download prior to the event.

Arts House
North Melbourne Town Hall
521 Queensberry St
North Melbourne

Wheelchair Accessible

Quiet Space Available

Assistance Animal

Visual Rating 75%

Make a lei with Vei at the North Melbourne Queensberry Cup.

In this Queensberry Cup crafternoon activity, join North Melbourne artist and resident Veisinia Tonga and create your very own lei – a traditional garland worn around the neck as a symbol of love, friendship and honour.

Using colourful ribbons, along with natural and recycled materials, participants will weave together their own unique creation to take home.

Feeling flash? Style up and show off your lei in the Queensberry Cup’s Fashion on the Footpath parade.

About the artist

Veisinia Tonga is a Tongan Kakala artist and storyteller based in Melbourne. Her artwork spans multiple disciplines including weaving, sculpture, floristry and photography. She has created installations for RISING and Immigration Museum and has led workshops at State Library Victoria.

Artistic credits

Artist & Facilitator: Veisinia Tonga

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