• Events,  Uncategorized,  Workshops

    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: 179943287

    Include 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.au

  • Uncategorized

    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.

  • Events

    Fibre 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.