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Membership form (PDF)(DOCX) – join ACTTAA or renew your annual membership

Workshop form – register to take part in an ACTTAA workshop or skill sharing day

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This week the author shares the diverse world of t This week the author shares the diverse world of textiles as I travel from gallery to museum to private collections in London. Each member of ACTTAA will relate to at least one of these crafts. History teaching is and tells a story of a time and place for woman in the community. Enjoy the images. More to follow. #beading#handbags #frocks#cartoons shoes#collars#knotting#embroidery #chatelaine
On Saturday 21st May, ten ACTTAA members enjoyed a On Saturday 21st May, ten ACTTAA members enjoyed a great day with Margie Perkins learning the joys of Siddhi-style quilting. Margie gave an overview of the origin and techniques of the quilting style. There were a variety of projects commenced by participants, including quilts and cushion covers. It was a relaxing slow stitching exercise. Thank you, Margie, for a very informative and pleasing day. #quilt#quiltimprovstudio #quiltnswmembers
What do you do with an empty chocolate box that is What do you do with an empty chocolate box that is just too pretty to throw out.? Why you embellish it, of course!! 'Mama Always Said, Life Was Like a Box of Chocolates. You Never Know What You're Gonna Get. ' #chocolatebox#embellish#embellished #embellishment #embroidery #embellishmentbox
#digitalcloth A great place for textile artists t #digitalcloth A great place for textile artists to read about other textile artists. Why not check it out. Textileretreats.com.au #embroidery #
What a cleaver bunch we are. Some of us know how t What a cleaver bunch we are. Some of us know how to knit and we’re asked to create garments from knitting patterns from decades before and stored at the Australian National Library . This is the book and one of the actual garments. What an adorable collar. And Colour! #knit#purple#girlsdressknitted#vintageknits
Busy Hands, sometimes it’s hard to stop! Our mem Busy Hands, sometimes it’s hard to stop! Our members are dedicated to their craft. It might be knitting, embroidery, crochet, sewing , dressmaking, printing, weaving, felting, mixed media and paper……. I am sure I have forgotten something! We are a diverse community, who share ideas, success, projects, teaching, advice, and lots of fun at show and tell. Bring a sense of humour, a desire to make some new friends and please come to one of our meetings. We would love to meet you. Second Wednesday month Seniors Club Philip 6pm and of course bring something to keep your hands busy. #community #craft#art#knit#crochet#feltedvessels #weaving #mates#textile #textileretreats #textileart
Don’t you just love these experimental works by Don’t you just love these experimental works by Alyson. A some were made into small cards and brooches with fine beading around the edge. Maybe some of them will make it to the ACTTAA market stall one day. ACTTAA is a place of sharing ideas and a social group. Why not come@to a meeting- the show and tell us always amazing diverse and so much fun. Second Wednesday Month- 6pm@Philip Seniors club. It’s time to be part of the world again. #community#creativity#sharing#craft#art#embroidery #socialgroup#teaching
Angela’s work was extraordinary. Machine work wa Angela’s work was extraordinary. Machine work was extensive and a reflection on me memories of childhood. New works with embroidery on paper and stress on the body were also fascinating. #embroideryonpaper#machineembroidery #machineembroiderydesigns #community
Monthly meeting extraordinaire! Our guest speaker Monthly meeting extraordinaire! Our guest speaker Jackie wore a costume made for the Robinson Potatoe Festival and won first place, a sash and a sewing machine for her effforts. 60-100 hours of planning sewing and construction of this amazing costume. Yep@another great night . If you want to see our show and tell plus guest speaker why not come along. ? You are all very welcome. Tonight was no exception to the fun and diversity of our group. #costumeseries #costume #costumedesign #costumehistory #costumeparty #hessian#potatoefestival#potatoefestival #showandtwll#textiledesign #fashionista #fashionstyle#fashionistas#french #periodcostume
One of our new members bought some of her large wo One of our new members bought some of her large works to talk about her process and the thoughts behind these beautiful works of art. Angela has joined to get her creative mojo and meet like minded people. Why not come along , meet some new people and see our fabulous show and tell. #creative#machineembroidery #handembroidery #art#craft#showandtell #
……….It’s On Again…….! Our Annual Mar ……….It’s On Again…….! Our Annual Market day- full of handmade textile goodness. Perfect for Mother’s Day gifts and pick up something for yourself. 30 April 10 am - 2pm We are busy making so make sure you came along and buy something handmade. Located in the Courtyard of Queanbeyan Arts Society 6 Trinculo Place Handmade textile goods will be a-plenty, with over 40 different makers on offer. You'll be able to shop for textiles, homewares, crafts and more! Find a gift for yourself, Mother figure, or a special woman in your life. The Mother's Day Market will flowing be in our covered - outdoor courtyard area. Access to artisan couldn't be easier with free parking right behind the venue. Make a day of it and browse the Market, discover more about ACTTAA, meet some of the members, then grab a bite at the cafe next door!⁠ ⁠ This is a COVIDsafe event. Entry is FREE. Off street Parking is also available at Waniassa Park 4 Waniassa St Queanbeyan East #marketday#fundraiser#crafts#art#gifts#handmade #handmadeinaustralia
One member not able to come to the meeting tonight One member not able to come to the meeting tonight sent this image of a recent completed work. JL said - “I am now working on Quick running stitches on a meter of felt that I am going to cut into a jacket. And I have more ideas to use the embroideries after a class with Carol Cooke . It was very liberating to know that I do not have to do the stiff embroideries I learned when I was young.” #contemporaryart #necklace #craftnecklace #artnecklace#runningstitch#multimedia
What a fun meeting tonight. Show and tell plus ide What a fun meeting tonight. Show and tell plus ideas for our fundraiser were showcased tonight. A recent machine basket making class, ‘by a member for members’ km and the results were shown tonight. #basketmaking#machineembrodiery #machineembroideryart
Tonights meeting was a huge success with ACTTAA (p Tonights meeting was a huge success with ACTTAA (past) President Carol Cooke doing book signings and an interview style presentation about her book Improv•Embroidery. Not just a presentation but discussion about art and craft, making for making and making for display. This was also a fund raiser for ACTTAA as Carol kindly donated 10% of sales for the evening to help with administration costs. Books can still be bought at www.cookeart.com # # # #booklaunch##improvembroidery#booksigning@embroidery#contemporarytextileart #contemporaryartist
The next general meeting planned (as always) on th The next general meeting planned (as always) on the second Wednesday of the month and will feature guest speaker, textile artist and author Carol Cooke. In a fun interview style she will chat with interviewer Sue C. about the book, the samples and the methodology. We welcome all members and all visitors for the evening. Books will be for sale and to save postage Wednesday 13 April is the perfect opportunity to met the author and save a few dollars. Books sold on the night, also include a 10% donation to ACTTAA to help pay for on-going costs. The always brilliant Show And Tell will also be happening. Non members welcome A light supper will be served Seniors Club 12 Corinna Street , Philip #booklaunch#improvembroidery #seniorsclubphilip#whatsonincanberra #suppertime #textileart#showandtell #embroidery #embroiderersofinstagram #crafts craftsofinstgram
Our members are on the move. Various textile works Our members are on the move. Various textile workshops and retreats are happening. It’s a great time to call into regional galleries. In Benalla, a wonderful exhibition, It’s all about Me’ is a just wonderful. Fun and diverse using many mediums to express her daily mundane life. Well worth a stop. The coffee shop is perfect for the other half who waited with a coffee and a good slab of cake x #benalla #benallaartgallery #textile #textileart #fibreretreat
More images before the AGM. What a talented bunch More images before the AGM. What a talented bunch !! Seriously this photographer is always in awe of these amazing woman. #craft#art#agm#acttaa
ACTTAA show and tell was so full of colour and lot ACTTAA show and tell was so full of colour and lots of catching up with old friends. Canberra is buzzing this week as we get used to going out. The creativity from our homes was in display. Lots of laughter and smiles. #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knittedhat #knittedshawl #knittedfashion
More from the talent in ACTTAA. Ribbons from the s More from the talent in ACTTAA. Ribbons from the show fluttered around as we looked closely at theses lovelies. It’s worth coming to ACTTAA just for Show and Tell. A close look at the talent and finished items plus getting to know your fellow crafters! #showribbions #hats #paintfabric #craft#art#craftalivecanberra #craftevents
Another fabulous Show and Tell before our AGM. All Another fabulous Show and Tell before our AGM. All positions filled! This work by Chris was inspirational. The theme of High Tea was more about friends and gathering than the tea itself. We all love blue and the pictures were a real personal story shared with us tonight. #blue#cloth printing, #stencilprinting#printing#quilt#hightea
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