Hanging By A Thread: 2024 exhibition and bazaar
ACTTAA’s 2024 exhibition and bazaar, Hanging By A Thread, runs from September 13-22 at the Queanbeyan Arts Society gallery.
The exhibition will features the works of ACTTAA members across a range of textiles arts including sewing, quilting, garments, felting, beading, weaving, dyeing, printing crochet and knitting. There will also be displays of works done in ACTTAA workshops over the past year and a unique group artwork based on the Hanging By A Thread theme.
Visitors can also explore the bazaar where members will have works for sale including clothing, bags, Christmas ornaments, cards and all things textile arts.
Entry is free and members will be on hand to assist with any questions or to explain the techniques used.
Hanging By A Thread is open 10am-2pm weekdays and 10am-4pm weekends, September 13-22.
Workshop – A Bed of Leaves with Beth & Trevor Reid
When
Saturday, 13 & 20 April 2024, 10am-4pm.Where
Mosaic Baptist Church Community Centre, 32 Dallachy Place (corner of Dallachy Place and Dallachy Street) Page (park in the carpark on the opposite corner)Cost
$205.00 non-members ($165.00 ACTTAA members)Workshop description
Each leaf will be individually made and then applied to a base quilt. The workshop incorporates some drawing techniques and design ideas, effective use of colour, use of fabric paint and crayons, to some extent the use of a visual diary and free motion machine quilting. We will work through the development of a design, transferring that design onto fabric using different mediums such as fabric paints, pens and crayons and the use of free motion machine quilting. We will also look at how much quilting should be used and how much is enough. The leaves in this piece are attached to a base quilt. Other alternatives can be discussed and explored at the workshop.Further information and requirements list
See the workshop flyer.To register
Complete the Workshop/Skill Sharing Days Application Form and email to workshops@acttextiles.org.au and pay the workshop fee.
Please read all the workshop conditions on the form.Payment
Please pay by bank deposit to:Account Name: ACT Textile Arts Association
BSB: 633 000
Account No: 179943287Include your name and the workshop in your reference.
NOTE: to secure a place in this workshop, you must fill out the registration form and pay the money. Failure to do both may jeopardise your spot.
Contact
Workshop coordinator at workshops@acttextiles.org.au2022 Hanging by a Thread: Exhibition & Bazaar
After having to cancel last years exhibition due to COVID we are excited to be able to invite you to our wonderful exhibition and bazaar. This is a must – make sure the dates are on your calendar. Can’t wait to see you.
Official Opening is at 2pm on Saturday 10 September
9-22 September 2022
Queanbeyan Art Society Gallery
6 Trinculo Place, Queanbeyan
Fibre to Fashion – Fashion parade, afternoon tea & bazaar
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June
Holy Trinity School
Theodore St, Curtain ACTOur fashion parade, ‘Fibre to Fashion’ will feature garments designed by members using a variety of textile techniques such as felting, shibori, dyeing, embroidery, knitting, crochet etc. Slow fashion and up-cycling have become popular lately and you will also see many examples of these in the parade. Some of the items can be seen on our Instagram feed. Your ticket will include afternoon tea, a glass of sparkling wine and the chance to win lucky door prizes.
Fashion parade
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June, 2pm for 2.30pm start
Tickets $30.
Buy ticketsBazaar
Looking for a gift? Our bazaar will have a large selection of high quality handmade garments, scarves, bags and all sorts of other textiles for sale. Pre-loved clothing and craft goods will be also for sale. Be inspired by the fashion parade and pick up a top or jacket and turn it into something new.Bazaar
Saturday 1-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
Free entry to the bazaar.Charity Sewing Day
WHAT: making syringe driver bags and heat packs for Palliative Care ACT
WHEN: Saturday 17 November 10am to 4pm
WHERE: Community Room at Araluen Village, 177 Badimara Street, FisherMorning tea and light lunch will be provided.
Donations of pre-washed good quality cotton fabric can be brought to November general meeting or to Araluen.
Fabric suitable for men, women and children is needed.Cutting instructions for syringe driver bag
1 piece 18cm X 70 cm – for bag (or two pieces 18cm X 37cm – made with bottom seam)
1 piece 11cm X 120cm – for strapCutting instructions for heat pack
2 pieces 18cm X 33cmFibre Couture
ACTTAA joined forces with Canberra Region Feltmakers to stage the Fibre Couture fashion parade, bazaar and high tea in spring 2017.
The parade showcased artisan clothes and accessories including hats, fascinators, jewellery and bags, all made by members from the two organisations. Many different textile fabrication techniques have been used to create the garments, including felting, Shibori dyeing, stamping, bead embellishment and crochet.
This was the first time the two groups collaborated to present a fashion parade. It was held at the Belconnen Arts Centre.
Here are some of the outfits that were shown.
ACT Textile Arts Association
