Yarning Camp Classroom Rug

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  • Original Aboriginal artwork by Wiradjuri artist Shareen Clayton — authentic, ethically licensed.
  • A 2m round yarning camp — the gathering place for sustained shared thinking and storytelling.
  • Embeds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives — NQF Quality Areas 3 and 6.
  • Deep plush pile with non-slip TPR backing — fit for purpose for active and calming spaces.
  • Supports EYLF Outcomes 1, 2 and 5 — identity, connection to world and effective communicators.
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Yarning Camp Classroom Rug — alternative view of Aboriginal art yarning camp rug
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SKU: RUG026
Description

Gather your little learners around a yarning camp that brings warmth, community and Country into every-day practice. Designed by proud Wiradjuri artist Shareen Clayton, this 2m round rug creates a culturally safe, welcoming space for morning meetings, storytelling, quiet reflection and shared decision-making. A place-based provocation that supports EYLF Outcomes 1, 2 and 5, and embeds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into your classroom — exactly the cultural responsiveness assessors are looking for under NQF Quality Areas 3 and 6.

About the artwork.

Shareen Clayton's design draws on the warmth and community of a traditional yarning camp — the gathering place where stories are passed down, knowledge is shared, and relationships are built. Children stepping onto this rug step into a space that honours over 60,000 years of Aboriginal storytelling tradition.

Specifications

SKU: RUG026
Size: 2m diameter, round
Pile: deep plush nylon cut pile, soft base for extended sitting time
Backing: non-slip TPR (thermoplastic rubber)
Edges: heavy-duty overlocked
Designed for heavy-traffic classroom areas
Indoor use

Features

Original Aboriginal artwork by Wiradjuri artist Shareen Clayton on a deep plush 2m round rug, with heavy-duty overlocked edges and non-slip backing built for busy classroom traffic. A culturally safe gathering space that supports EYLF Outcomes 1, 2 and 5 and embeds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives every day.

Recommended Age

3+ (suitable for all early years and primary settings)

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EYLF Learning Outcomes

Belonging, Being & Becoming — V2.0, 2022

Outcome 1 Strong Sense of Identity
Outcome 2 Connected with Their World
Outcome 5 Effective Communicators
Supports NQS Quality Areas 1, 2 & 6

Designed for early learners

Gather, yarn, belong — a culturally safe space for every child.

Picture your morning circle on Country. A 2-metre round yarning camp where children gather, share stories, listen to Elders' wisdom, and feel a strong sense of belonging. One beautiful rug — and your cultural responsiveness practice walks right into every-day classroom life.

Designed in Australia by Wiradjuri Artist Shareen Clayton

Proudly designed in Australia by Shareen Clayton, a proud Wiradjuri woman and gifted artist. Shareen's yarning camp artwork was created to celebrate culture, community and the stories of Country, then ethically reproduced on a durable plush pile rug, ready for Australian early learning and primary classrooms.

100%

Australian owned

Artist

Indigenous artists collaborations

15,000+

Early learning centres supplied

EYLF

Aligned across all products

About the Artist

Shareen Clayton is a proud Wiradjuri woman and gifted Aboriginal artist whose work celebrates culture, community and the stories of Country. Through her vibrant designs, Shareen invites children and educators into a space of warmth, belonging and cultural respect — honouring the longest surviving Indigenous culture in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Answers for Busy Educators
Most orders ship within approximately 2–5 business days, so you can get your learning space set up quickly.
All our classroom furniture is proudly made in Sydney, Australia, ensuring consistent quality, ethical production, and designs tailored specifically for Australian early learning environments.
Not at all — each piece comes with clear instructions and all required screws. Most products take only 5–10 minutes to assemble with basic tools.
Our furniture is made from heavy-duty birch plywood with a waterproof, scratch-resistant finish, designed to handle the daily demands of busy classrooms.
Yes — we use natural, low-toxicity materials that prioritise safety while still being extremely durable and long-lasting.

Acknowledgement of Country

"In the spirit of reconciliation, Education National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today"