This past weekend Mum and I drove up to Caloundra so I could run a workshop for the Caloundra Textile & Fibre Arts Group.It was held at the Caloundra Arts Centre, a great facility. In the garden were several excellent totems. Yes those books are clay! Mum has already made 2 totem poles for her … Continue reading A day at the beach
What is?
What is a picture without its thousand words? What is structure without its fabric? What is left when we no longer remain to remember?
Beyond Memory
We take pictures to remember. We arrange them to repeat our own story back to us. Sometimes we forget. Sometimes we forget to share the stories with those who comes next. What is a picture without its thousand words?
Returning to the Gardens
I have been busy at the dyepot and with the sewing needle since "Canopy". I have restocked the Infinity Scarves, Silk Scarves, and the cards and will be returning to the Richard Randall Studio for a 2 day Pop Up 12-13th April 10-4 daily. So if you prefer to chose your eco prints in person … Continue reading Returning to the Gardens
Where to now?
It's been over a week since "Canopy" and I am finally resurfacing. It was a huge week. I was happy. The art was happy. The visitors were happy. I love how the space is the final element of the artwork, informing how it will be arranged. In this case, no table cloths and everything up … Continue reading Where to now?
Workshop announced
I will be running a 2 day workshop for Qld Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists in September. This is the only workshop I have booked in so far this year. Head over to Eventbrite for the details. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/eco-dye-silk-wool-with-natalie-billing-tickets-56084829234?aff=eand
Only a week to go!
Canopy opens in a week. The installation section is complete. And packed. I've procrastinated. And panicked. Now I'm back to making. So in a week come see. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/opening-canopy-an-exhibition-of-eco-dyeing-tickets-54579509783
Canopy on the horizon
I have an exhibition fast approaching. Interestingly I am calm. This concerns me. In the lead up to Christmas I was working hard on creating silk and wool scarves. And I was very pleased with the patterns that resulted With the practical side sorted I began focusing on the installation element of the exhibition, first … Continue reading Canopy on the horizon
An adventure
I got up early I crossed land and sea So my eyes could dream, and my heart could fly even further And I saw wondrous, unexpected things.
First Look
The pieces are out of the pot. This one is a keeper. The other 2 pieces will appear at Horti-Couture tomorrow in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. If you are in town come check it out.