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| Sue Dennis sharing her textiles bought while in India |
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| Alison and Felicity outlining the 1st challenge for the year |
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| Detail of one of the pieces Sue Dennis shared with us. |
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| The beginnings of the Portrait challenge, more in coming months |
What's Coming Up
Thursday, May 24, 2012
March 2012 Meeting
SotAq12 at Gallery 159
Opening day was a great success and with plenty of visitors it was very busy and enjoyable. A big thank you to all who worked setting up and looking after the exhibition.
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| Opening Day visitors |
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| Suzanne Marshall giving an opening speach |
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| Mel Forrest and Linda Robertus talking about the SotAq12 pieces |
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| Gallery 159 entry, very welcoming. |
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| Workers doing a great job |
Thursday, March 8, 2012
SotAq12 News
Hearty congratulations to the 14 artists who's work was selected for this years SotAq12 Exhibition, they are,
Sue Dennis, Mel Forrest, Felicity Clarke, Lynne Williams, Linda Robertus, Elaine Campbell, Alison George,
Kate Oszko, Kathryn Illif, Tricia Smout, Rosemary McCall, Helen Kidd, Julie Tasker, Ros Ward.
The first showing of the pieces selected will be at the exhibition opening, Gallery 159, The Gap on April 14th.
Sue Dennis, Mel Forrest, Felicity Clarke, Lynne Williams, Linda Robertus, Elaine Campbell, Alison George,
Kate Oszko, Kathryn Illif, Tricia Smout, Rosemary McCall, Helen Kidd, Julie Tasker, Ros Ward.
The first showing of the pieces selected will be at the exhibition opening, Gallery 159, The Gap on April 14th.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Quilts 4London
Alison tells me that the quilts that were made for the Quilt 4 London project arrived at their destination and were much appreciated.
Merry Christmas to all and Best Wishes for 2012
Merry Christmas to all and Best Wishes for 2012
Friday, October 14, 2011
Information on what's On
FIBREFEST 2011- New Traditions 28 - 30 Octobe
10am - 4pm daily (closing at 3pm on Sunday) at Brisbane Botanic
Gardens Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha.
An exhibition by members of Qld Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists,
showcasing works of excellence in all fibre arts, and featuring a
wonderful array of beautifully hand crafted items, melding
time-honoured traditional techniques with contemporary influences.
Official opening by Dr Michael Marendy, Senior Curator, Queensland
Museum on Friday 28th October, 2011 6.30pm for 7.00pm.
Find out more at http://qldspinners.org.au/%3Ehttp://qldspinners.org.au or phone QSWFA
3371 0009
HANDS OF THE WORLD - Fair Trade Artisans' Market 29 October - 1 November
9am-5pm daily at Francis Rush Centre, Cathedarl of St Stephen, Elizabeth Street,
Brisbane CBD. Free entry.
Unusual crafted objects in diverse media from Australia ands 19 other
countries .... this year the emphasis is on Bowls, Bags, Boxes and Baskets.
For more information
mollyjon@tpg.com.au phone 3970 9427.
LIVING THE HONEST LIFE
14 October - 15 November 10am - 4.30pm daily
at St John's Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane An exhibition
exploring the quest for the sacred in suburban Australia by Sydney
artist Camille Masson-Talansier. Free entry.
Opening Thursday 13 October, 6.30-8.30pm by Lachlan Henderson
(Manager, Philip Bacon Galleries).
CYCLE OF LIFE: A Window Opens
This is an opportunity to display and sell your work ....
Size limit: 1000mm (unframed) in each dimension Entry fee: $10 per
work Price limit: $700 For enquiries or an expression of interest form
emailcossag@bigpond.com or phone 3343 3289
The exhibition will be held 26 - 28 March 2012 9am-5pm daily, at
Francis Rush Centre, Cathedral of St Stephen, Elizabeth Street,
Brisbane CBD.
CONTEXTART FORUM
Please support Janet De Boer by enrolling in the Blue Mountains Forum
in April 2012 or by spreading the word. Visit http://www.tafta.org.au/contextart.html for more information.
GRAMPIANS TEXTURE 25 February - 1 March 2012
An exciting concept in contemporary textile forums at Halls Gap, set
in Halls Gap in the stunning Grampians National Park, (western
Victoria). There are 2 and 4 days workshops including felting,
printing, stitching, dyeing, jewellery, box making, etc.
http://www.grampianstexture.com.au or
mailto:grampianstexture@gmail.com?subject=Grampians%20Texture%20query
email or phone 0428 825 971or write to PO Box 578 Horsham 3402.
10am - 4pm daily (closing at 3pm on Sunday) at Brisbane Botanic
Gardens Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha.
An exhibition by members of Qld Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists,
showcasing works of excellence in all fibre arts, and featuring a
wonderful array of beautifully hand crafted items, melding
time-honoured traditional techniques with contemporary influences.
Official opening by Dr Michael Marendy, Senior Curator, Queensland
Museum on Friday 28th October, 2011 6.30pm for 7.00pm.
Find out more at http://qldspinners.org.au/%3Ehttp://qldspinners.org.au or phone QSWFA
3371 0009
HANDS OF THE WORLD - Fair Trade Artisans' Market 29 October - 1 November
9am-5pm daily at Francis Rush Centre, Cathedarl of St Stephen, Elizabeth Street,
Brisbane CBD. Free entry.
Unusual crafted objects in diverse media from Australia ands 19 other
countries .... this year the emphasis is on Bowls, Bags, Boxes and Baskets.
For more information
mollyjon@tpg.com.au phone 3970 9427.
LIVING THE HONEST LIFE
14 October - 15 November 10am - 4.30pm daily
at St John's Cathedral, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane An exhibition
exploring the quest for the sacred in suburban Australia by Sydney
artist Camille Masson-Talansier. Free entry.
Opening Thursday 13 October, 6.30-8.30pm by Lachlan Henderson
(Manager, Philip Bacon Galleries).
CYCLE OF LIFE: A Window Opens
This is an opportunity to display and sell your work ....
Size limit: 1000mm (unframed) in each dimension Entry fee: $10 per
work Price limit: $700 For enquiries or an expression of interest form
The exhibition will be held 26 - 28 March 2012 9am-5pm daily, at
Francis Rush Centre, Cathedral of St Stephen, Elizabeth Street,
Brisbane CBD.
CONTEXTART FORUM
Please support Janet De Boer by enrolling in the Blue Mountains Forum
in April 2012 or by spreading the word. Visit http://www.tafta.org.au/contextart.html for more information.
GRAMPIANS TEXTURE 25 February - 1 March 2012
An exciting concept in contemporary textile forums at Halls Gap, set
in Halls Gap in the stunning Grampians National Park, (western
Victoria). There are 2 and 4 days workshops including felting,
printing, stitching, dyeing, jewellery, box making, etc.
http://www.grampianstexture.com.au or
mailto:grampianstexture@gmail.com?subject=Grampians%20Texture%20query
email or phone 0428 825 971or write to PO Box 578 Horsham 3402.
Tea Cosy Competition
WORLD TEA COSY COMPETITION
“BOILS” AGAIN!
(Launch: September 2011 – Closing: 30/06/2012)
The Tea Cosy capital of the world, Miles (in Queensland, Australia) is again seeking the world’s best tea cosies, following the great success of the 2005, 2006 & 2010 World Tea Cosy Making Competition, which attracted entries from Australia, England, Scotland, Ireland, U.S.A., South Africa, New Zealand & France. There will be 4 categories:
• Knitting and/or Crochet
• Embroidery - (quilting etc. hand or machine)
• Novelty – any medium textile (soft or hard)
• Colour Themed – Pink (Breast Cancer) or Red (Heart Foundation)
The winner of each category will receive $200, with an extra $300 to the overall winner, therefore, the champion.
for more information www.milesrac.org
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Exhibition not to miss
Put this one in your diary, plan a day out with friends and go see
QUILT!
An exhibition of art quilts to be held at
STANTHORPE REGIONAL GALLERY, QUEENSLAND
Weeroona Park, Lock Street (turn at Victoria Street), Stanthorpe Qld 4380
6th October to 13th November 2011
Opening 8th October at 4pm
The exhibition has been curated by Barbara Macey and Glenys Mann to showcase the works of Australian quiltmakers who over the years have been selected for Quilt National (USA).
Exhibitors: Sue Cunningham, Ruth de Vos, Dianne Firth, Pamela Fitzsimons, Margery Goodall,
Judy Hooworth, Jan Irvine-Nealie, Wendy Lugg, Barbara Macey, Glenys Mann,
Alison Muir, Alison Schwabe, Carolyn Sullivan
Inquiries: Visit Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery website www.srag.org.au
for gallery contact details and opening hours.
QUILT!
An exhibition of art quilts to be held at
STANTHORPE REGIONAL GALLERY, QUEENSLAND
Weeroona Park, Lock Street (turn at Victoria Street), Stanthorpe Qld 4380
6th October to 13th November 2011
Opening 8th October at 4pm
The exhibition has been curated by Barbara Macey and Glenys Mann to showcase the works of Australian quiltmakers who over the years have been selected for Quilt National (USA).
Exhibitors: Sue Cunningham, Ruth de Vos, Dianne Firth, Pamela Fitzsimons, Margery Goodall,
Judy Hooworth, Jan Irvine-Nealie, Wendy Lugg, Barbara Macey, Glenys Mann,
Alison Muir, Alison Schwabe, Carolyn Sullivan
Inquiries: Visit Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery website www.srag.org.au
for gallery contact details and opening hours.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
August Meeting 2011
A lovely meeting day with some wonderful show and tell, a quilt for a grandson, workshop samples, and playing with demo samples.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
July Meeting 2011
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| Mereana showing her ScrapeScape piece at the Meeting |
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| More show and tell pieces above |
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| Cecile Arndt who brought her silk wares and talked to the group about her process, enjoyed by all. |
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| Bob Dennis talking to Tricia Smout Bob gave a good talk and demonstration on how to take better pictures of your quilts. Very helpful when clear images are a requirement when entering quilt shows, competitions and exhibitions. |
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| Two banners made by Sue Dennis's grandchildren for Quilts4London. More coming at the August meeting. |
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Next Meeting July 30th
Bob Dennis, who generously took photos of SotAq entries suitable for magazine articles, will be sharing with us how to take good quality pictures of our quilts. This is important when you are required to enter competitions with a full and close up picture of your work, good quality is important and jurors of SotAq exhibitions past have made comment on the clarity of some of the entry pictures. Don't miss this opportunity to learn.
Cecile Arndt will be talking about her process with Silk Painting and bringing along material for sale. Cecile works on public projects, you can view her work at http://www.cecilearndt.com
Cecile Arndt will be talking about her process with Silk Painting and bringing along material for sale. Cecile works on public projects, you can view her work at http://www.cecilearndt.com
Thursday, July 14, 2011
A reminder that Sue Dennis has an exhibition 'Destination USA' -at Gallery 159 The Gap, starting on Saturday 16th July with the opening at 3pm running through to the 31st. You can see a preview on her website at -
http://www.suedennis.com/s13destinationUSAa.html
http://www.suedennis.com/s13destinationUSAa.html
Friday, July 1, 2011
Book Opportunity
Lark Crafts is about start work on the 2nd book in the Art Quilt Portfolio series, which will focus on "People and Portraits."
If your work focuses on people and you are interested in being published, the Call for Consideration forms are now available on Lark's website:
http://www.larkcrafts.com/
If your work focuses on people and you are interested in being published, the Call for Consideration forms are now available on Lark's website:
http://www.larkcrafts.com/
Something Interesting
I thought this might be of interest
http://opendrawer.com.au/art-gallery-drawer/current-exhibitions/felt-as-art/
http://opendrawer.com.au/art-gallery-drawer/current-exhibitions/felt-as-art/
Exhibition Opportunity
Here is something of interest for the textile artist within
Beneath the Southern Sky is a travelling exhibition of contemporary textile works to be displayed at the Australasian Quilt Convention, Craft Expo Auckland and other venues in 2012. All textile artists are invited to submit an entry exploring the theme Beneath the Southern Sky. Each work will be in a 40x100cm (W x L) vertical banner format and up to 30 works may be selected. The closing date for entries is 25 January 2012. International entries are welcome.
For more information, see www.beneathsouthernsky.com or contact info@beneathsouthernsky.com
Beneath the Southern Sky is a travelling exhibition of contemporary textile works to be displayed at the Australasian Quilt Convention, Craft Expo Auckland and other venues in 2012. All textile artists are invited to submit an entry exploring the theme Beneath the Southern Sky. Each work will be in a 40x100cm (W x L) vertical banner format and up to 30 works may be selected. The closing date for entries is 25 January 2012. International entries are welcome.
For more information, see www.beneathsouthernsky.com or contact info@beneathsouthernsky.com
June Meeting
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| Sue Dennis sharing stories and purchases from her recent trip to Mongolia |
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| Jan McPike |
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| Jan brought along some of the work she has made and told us about her journey in quilting. |
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| Felicity Clarke showing her wrap that she embellished using her felting machine |
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| Alison George showing her apron made in a dyeing workshop with Ankie King |
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| Ros Ward showed off her painted shoes |
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| Felicity Clarke's prize winning work |
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| Sue, Betty and Myla watching Sue Dennis and Jan McPike share their work and stories |
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| Felicity's embellisher was used by people at the Textile Art Festival, she then turned the piece that was practised on into a banner for London Olympics |
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| Some of the pieces from the 2nd part of Alison's ScrapeScape workshop |
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Textile Art Festival 2011
Lots of Pics of our exhibition at TAF hope you can get in to the Convention Centre in Brisbane to have a look.
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| L-R almost in the picture -Sue Dennis with Felicity Clarke, Alison George and Ros Ward on set up day |
Monday, May 30, 2011
Coming to Brisbane is the Textile Art Academy 20th - 26th June.
Have a look at their website to see what classes are on - http://www.textileartacademy.com.au
Our very own Tricia Smout is one of the artists doing workshops.
Have a look at their website to see what classes are on - http://www.textileartacademy.com.au
Our very own Tricia Smout is one of the artists doing workshops.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
May 2011 Meeting
What a wonderful day we had at our May meeting.
Alison ran a mini hands on workshop called 'Scrapescrape" and there was lots of enthusiasm from those who took part.
Paint spread onto tissue paper them spread out using an old credit card or similar.
Then glue was spread out onto baking paper to form shapes to be used later for stencilling on top of the painted tissue paper.
The second part of the meeting was a talk from Ankie King who brought along her 2007 Exhibition, 'Lady Dyes the Blues" for us to see. Everyone was in awe of the work load Ankie put on herself to make the pieces for the exhibition, it was explained by Ankie that once one piece was made it followed with another idea and came together beautifully. It was wonderful to see the pieces up close and have a good look at the hand stitching and different techniques she had used.
Alison ran a mini hands on workshop called 'Scrapescrape" and there was lots of enthusiasm from those who took part.
Paint spread onto tissue paper them spread out using an old credit card or similar.
Then glue was spread out onto baking paper to form shapes to be used later for stencilling on top of the painted tissue paper.
The second part of the meeting was a talk from Ankie King who brought along her 2007 Exhibition, 'Lady Dyes the Blues" for us to see. Everyone was in awe of the work load Ankie put on herself to make the pieces for the exhibition, it was explained by Ankie that once one piece was made it followed with another idea and came together beautifully. It was wonderful to see the pieces up close and have a good look at the hand stitching and different techniques she had used.
Watch you local papers for stories on some of the SotAq11 contributors advertising the Textile Art Festival which is on in Brisbane at the Convention Centre, June 11th, 12th and 13th. That's the June long weekend ' hope to see you there.
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