Past Workshops and Events

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2 day Workshop

MINI MODERN IMPROV
with Julie Haddrick

Introduction to improvisational techniques that 'break the rules' and encourage spontaneity and freedom... Sound a little scary? As vague as this sounds, there are a multitude of ways to construct, using improvisational processes and in this class, a number of these 'frameworks' will be explored. In creating free form, the mind can ignore quilting rules and the rotary cutter becomes your expressive tool. Cutting fabric, playing with colour, exploring space, varying shapes and disrupting formal quilting order will connect ideas whilst lots of creative playing occurs with your scrap stash fabrics. The sample blocks illustrate some of the frameworks to try, including block building , crisscross, curves, stripy layers, strip piecing, stitch and flip, splicing; insert and slice, accent strips/blocks, chain pieced blocks ,lazy log cabins and organic circles. Set into large spaces, these mini modern technique blocks could be the start of a much bigger quilt.


This is a playful approach, stress free class!

Saturday 2nd- Sunday 3rd November
Cost: $170 Numbers limited to 8 participants for full individual attention.

Everyone Welcome!

Workshop: Creative Raw Edge Collage

Presented by Suzanne Gummow

You will learn to look at fabrics and colour in totally new ways to create images to suit your textile works or quilts. Raw edge collage is a technique that can be developed almost spontaneously out of the love of the fabrics themselves and don’t we love those fabrics?

You will create a small wall hanging approximately A3 size. Some of the techniques covered in this workshop will be basic design, raw edge applique, free machine stitching/quilting and finishing techniques that will be required for your special raw edge collage work.

Students will work on individual themes and therefore all finished work will be individual.
A fun workshop

The two day weekend workshop will be held at Linhay Gallery during Four x Four's exhibition.

Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th September,
10.00 - 4pm
Numbers limited to 8 participants.
Cost $160

Please use the contact box below to express interest and receive further details.

 2 Day Workshop with Julie Haddrick
 Small quilt - cushion or wall panel.

Saturday 11th November - Sunday 12th November
9.30am - 4.30pm

Animal, Flower or Bird Pattern
Choose from one of Haddrick on Fabric's many small quilt patterns that are designed as a cushion or wall hanging.  Create a botanically accurate and realistic image in colour schemes that compliment your chosen decor.
Julie will demonstrate some of the techniques and share with you the processes that have contributed to realism of her original quilts.  Students will have the opportunity to follow a pattern whilst receiving individual help and assistance with colours, fabrics and prints, colour scale and value and will help you to create your own beautiful art quilt.
No pre cutting required.

This is a fun, technique orientated, stress free class

Patterns suitable for  all applique techniques; raw edge, needle turn or stained glass applique. 

Suitable for all skill levels.

Maximum number in class - 8.   DON'T MISS OUT!
Cost $160
DISCOUNT if you book both workshops - use your painted fabric from the 1 day workshop in your quilt

1 Day Workshop
Julie Haddrick - Textile Treasures

Sunday 5th November, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Julie Haddrick accomplished Visual Art, Design and Textiles Teacher is a practising artist and award winning Art Quilter. Julie has a wealth of knowledge to share, not just ‘how to do fun techniques for students to try, but great ideas and examples showing how to apply and integrate new media into your textiles practice. Many students play with colouring fabrics or papers and end up with muddy colours, messy prints, dull fabrics that are useful only for backgrounds. Julie creates “rich fabrics” for a purpose. Learn how and why, whilst you create some samples of your own. Try some fun achievable exercises.

Key ideas SUNPAINT, SKIES, MIXING & BLENDING COLOURS, TONE.

Often the right fabric can’t be found…. So make it. See how Julie creates fabulous fabrics for a variety of purposes and learn how to mix colours, blend and tone colours and create specific fabrics like textured backgrounds, garden foliage,  skies, sunsets, water, mountains, skin colour, faces.

Suitable for all skill levels.

Maximum number in class - 8.   DON'T MISS OUT!
Cost $90
DISCOUNT if you book both workshops - use your painted fabric from the 1 day workshop in your quilt

Workshop: Creating New Fabric

Presented by Suzanne Gummow

Have you ever wanted to create your very own original fabric?  If so this workshop is for you!
You will create new fabrics with fusing techniques to use for backgrounds and/or motifs.  This is a creative approach that will enhance your art quilts.

Each person will produce a piece of work, approx A3 size.  Stitching may happen (depending on time) and discussion will occur about how to add stitch and use your new fabrics in your work.

The two day weekend workshop will be held at Linhay Gallery during Suzanne's exhibition.
Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th June, 9.30 - 4pm
Numbers limited to 8 participants.
Cost $150

Please use the contact box below to express interest and receive further details.

Guided Tour of '40 Years A Costumer' Exhibition

Kay Inverarity will be conducting guided tours of her exhibition, describing the social context of the fashions as well as details of construction and decoration.

on Saturday 1st April at 2pm
and Sunday 2nd April.

The numbers are strictly limited to 12 per tour.
Entry is by ticket only.
Cost: $20 includes appropriate light refreshments.

Please use the contact box below to express interest and receive details of how to purchase your ticket.