TEXTILE WEEK 1-7 MAY 2016, CANBERRA See shows, engage in conversations, join a workshop, hear an artist talk, come to the symposium and exhibition openings. Ailan Buumer and Ghostnets +Drawing and Design Workshop, Erub Arts; Covet 2, Networks Australia; Here and There, Julie Ryder, Sharon Peoples and Barbara Rogers; Remember When....Canberra Region Feltmakers; Connect with Your Nature, Ruth Hingston and Jodie Hatcher; 2nd Tamworth Textile Triennale and Symposium; Alchemy, Tara Bromham and Emilie Patteson; Cardif Collective; Department of the Exterior; Agency; Assemblage Project, fashion……..and much more. Join our Facebook page to see more details and information about events: https://www.facebook.com/anutextilesworkshop/ ……………………………………………………………………………………………… AILAN BUUMER - Erub Arts
An exhibition of drawings, design, fabric and fashion by artists from Erub Arts, Erub (Darnley Island) Torres Strait. Exhibition 6 - 28 May 2016
Reception 6pm Thursday 5 May
Location Main Gallery, ANU School of Art To be opened by Dr Mathew Trinca, Director of the National Museum of Australia Workshop: 10-12 noon and 2-3pm Friday 6 May in SOA Gallery. Engage with the artists, Florence Gutchen and Jimmy Kenny Thaiday in drawing, design and ghost net activities. Free – no booking required. Artforum: Floortalk in the SOA Gallery 1-2pm Friday 6 May.
………………………………………………………………………………………………… COVET 2 Networks Australia is a group of professional artists with multi-disciplinary practices, mainly based in Canberra. Artists explore personal desires to have and to hold, sinful yearnings, urges to consume and possess through sensual and multi-disciplinary practices. Exhibition 3 - 14 May 2016
Reception 6pm Thursday 5 May
Location Foyer Gallery, ANU School of Art Artist Floortalk: 2pm Saturday 7 May in the School of Art Foyer Gallery. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ANU SCHOOL of ART TEXTILE SYMPOSIUM in conjunction with Group Exchange: 2nd Tamworth Textile Triennial Thursday 5 May 2-5pm 2.00 Cecilia Heffer – Curator of group Exchange 2.20 – 3.05 Artists: Belinda Von Mengerson, Jemima Parker, Monique Van Nieuwland 3.35 – 3.55 Artists: Lucy Simpson, Naomi Zower 4.15 – 5pm Curators: Jason Kochel, Mel George, Jilda Simpson At ANU School of Art Lecture Theatre, Enter School from Childers Street then upstairs. Parking on the right at top of Childers St or off Gordon St or City West car park - 113-119 Childers Street. • 121 Marcus Clarke Street car park (privately operated) No booking required. Free and open to everyone. …………………………………………………………………………………………… •
CRAFT ACT Now showing and upcoming 7 April to 14 May
Group Exchange: 2nd Tamworth Textile Triennial Curated by Cecilia Heffer Group Exchange: 2nd Tamworth Textile Triennial follows a rich cultural heritage of textile practice and excellence in Australia, dating back to 1975. This highlights the current practice from artists around Australia who continue this history of dynamic development and the ever increasing rate of change in the discipline. It presents the vibrancy of contemporary Australian textiles, exploring the forces that drive our most innovative and accomplished practitioners.
Artist-in-Residence: connect with your nature Craft ACT Accredited Professional Member Ruth Hingston and Jodie Hatcher (UK) Our 2015 artists-in-residence present new works responding to the theme connect with your nature. The artists spent research time at National Archives of Australia gathering information and insight, followed by a two week residency period at the Gudgenby Ready-Cut Cottage in Namadgi National Park. This exhibition showcases the end results from their residencies. Crucible Showcase: Alchemy Alchemy is a collection of work by Tara Bromham and Emilie Patteson promoting connectedness with surrounding environments. Alchemy simultaneously celebrates the beauty of the ordinary and transforms everyday artefacts into artworks of extraordinary delicacy and beauty. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… REMEMBER WHEN............. CANBERRA REGION FELTMAKERS 29 April – 22 May 2016, Outdoor Gallery Canberra Region Feltmakers collaborated with Gabriella Hegyes to design and create a significant sculptural installation to celebrate Canberra’s Centenary. The project involved individual members making felt pieces to represent their memories and meanings of Canberra. Five teams were formed, one for each pole, with each working to a pre-determined colour scheme. Pieces of felt were matched and stitched to form long tubes which became columns when suspended from poles. Details include, Bogong moths, roundabouts, Floriade, poppies, fish, frogs on lily pads and snakes. The exhibition opening will be at 5.30pm on 29 April by the ACT Minister for Small Business and the Arts, Dr Chris Bourke, MLA.. Information about the Exhibition is now on the Belconnen Arts Centre web-site: http://www.belconnenartscentre.com.au/exhibitions/rememberwhen.html.
………………………………………………………………………………………………… CARDIF COLLECTIVE supports CANBERRA AND REGION DESIGNERS IN FASHION (CARDIF). Supports local designers. The Collective provides approximately 320 m2 of dedicated and exciting retail space, centrally located on the first floor of the Cusack Centre on Eyre Street in Kingston, overlooking Green Square. CARDIF Collective provides a unique shopping experience where designers in fashion can showcase their brand amongst fellow designers from Canberra and the surrounding region. http://www.cardifcollective.com.au/ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… GHOSTNETS WORKSHOP, FIX and MAKE Festival, http://hotel-hotel.com.au/fixandmake/events/ghost-net-weaving/ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… DEPARTMENT OF THE EXTERIOR Department of the Exterior stocks Australian and New Zealand brands such as Mild Red, Obus, United Constructions, Elk and Laika. Canberra brands such as Eternal Safari, Sebastians’s Sister and My Mother & Me also feature. Address: 1/11 - 17 Bougainville St, Australian Capital Territory 2603 Phone: (02) 6239 4225 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ASSEMBLAGE PROJECT Assemblage Project is a studio and retail space designing clothes for women Shop 66, 30 Lonsdale St, Braddon http://www.assemblageproject.com/ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… AGENCY AGENCY showcases works from over 150 highly acclaimed Australian artist, designers and makers including Monique van Nieuwland, Julie Ryder, + many more. Stockiest are carefully selected from across Australia with an emphasis on local products, a broad product offering and high-end one off pieces. Phone 02 6257 8350. Unit 62 at 30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon agency.craftact.org.au/ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ADDICTED TO FABRIC Addicted To Fabric is an independent store, owned and operated by women who sew. All our staff are experienced – we are passionate about our products and services.
Phone +61 2 6282 4494 Open: 9am-5.30pm Tues-Frid, 9am-4pm Saturday 25 Dundas Court, Phillip ACT 2606
HERE and THERE
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… NEEDLEWITCH Specialise in performance costumes and stocks a good range of stretch/Lycra and knit fabrics and some silks, chiffons and organzas. Thursday - Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: By appointment Address: 10/83 Wollongong St, FYSHWICK ACT 2609 (opposite Jiparu Cellars). Phone: (02) 6239 1900 E-mail: Bernadette@needlewitch.com.au The antiques side of the business is at Canberra Antiques Centre, 37 Townsville St, Fyshwick ACT 2609 (which only stocks the antiques and collectables).