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
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.auTextiles 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.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.
ACT Textile Arts Association
