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    Art to Wear: fashion parade and pre-loved clothing sale

    ACT Textile Arts Association members are hosting a fashion parade, Art to Wear, showcasing their stunning creations and artistic refashions.

    Art to Wear is ACTTAA’s first fashion parade since 2019, so this is a rare opportunity to see some amazing clothes.

    The audience will see an incredible variety of unusual wearable items in a range of styles and techniques, all made by our talented members. You will be inspired and may snaffle a unique piece which will make you look and feel fabulous. If you are looking for a special work of wearable art, this is the place to come. 

    Art to Wear will showcase the amazing talents of ACTTAA members on the catwalk and in an exclusive two-day display. It will include award-winning works and new creations. Tickets are strictly limited, so book now.

    The event also incorporates a women’s pre-loved clothing sale, offering the opportunity to fill gaps in your winter wardrobe or pick up something you have been searching for at a reasonable price. 

    What: ACTTAA Art to Wear fashion parade and pre-loved clothing sale

    When: July 12 and 13, parade at 3pm both days, pre-loved clothing open 10am-4pm

    Where: Holy Trinity Primary School, Theodore Street, Curtin

    Tickets: $35 from https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1380034

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    Textiles With A Twist – 2020 exhibition and bazaar

    ACT Textile Arts Association presents our 2020 exhibition and bazaar: Textiles With A Twist.

    WHEN: 12-25 September 2020, open from 10am to 2pm daily
    WHERE: Queanbeyan Arts Society Gallery, 6 Trinculo Place, Queanbeyan

    The exhibition will showcase works created by ACTTAA members using a range of textile skills. From jackets and scarves to wall hangings, books and jewellery – our members have added their own special twists to their textile pieces.

    Looking for a gift or something for yourself? Our bazaar will have a large selection of high quality handmade garments, scarves, bags, brooches and all sorts of other textiles for sale, again all made by members.