A semi decent photo of me

I actually had a semi decent photo taken of me during the Jackie Abrams workshop. I was working on my sculptural basket when it was taken.

Jackie Abrams Workshop final baskets

Well here are the final photos from the Jackie Abrams workshop. I've had a really bad neck and so haven't been able to post them before this.

I posted this little basket in an earlier post as being finished. I've since bent the corners down a little bit more so that you can see inside the basket better.

This is the start of a bought basket that I covered in my handmade paper.

This is the finished basket, I really like this piece.

Southern Textiles Conference- Joy Harvey

Here is a sneak peak yet again at another Southern Textiles Conference tutor- Joy Harvey. Joy Harvey lives in South Australia and works in Reverse Applique. Her work is absolutely beautiful and she is a wonderful teacher who loves to share her passion with her students.

Below are some photos of her work.

Southern Textiles Conference- Effie Mitrofanis

Another tutor teaching at the Southern Textiles Conference is Effie Mitrofanis from NSW. Effie is a wonderfully experienced teacher and a really lovely person to work with. She has recently published a book called Threadwork (pictured below). 

Below are some photos of her work. She works with lots of different threads and fabrics and mainly works with hand embroidery.

Southern Textiles Conference

From the 4th to 7th of October, I am helping Suzanne Gummow to run a Southern Textiles conference. The week consists of workshops with a range of tutors as well as nightly artist talks. The tutors include Kirry Toose from NSW, Carol Wilkes from QLD, Joy Harvey from SA, Jackie Abrams from USA and Effie Mitrofanis from NSW. I will be participating in Jackie Abrams workshop and will post photos when the week actually starts.

Below are photos of work made by the fantastic Kirry Toose. She is the most beautiful and creative textile artist. She primarily works in the wearable art area. Her work is exquisite, every little detail is considered and the finishing is of the highest quality. Kirry has won lots of competitions and awards with her work, this is a tribute to how talented she is.

Tilly the tight rope walker

Wild Rose

Dust to Dust

Kirry doesn't have a website but there are lots of bits and pieces on the internet about her and her work.