Last year after my September workshop these lovelies came out of the pot made up of leftover leaves: This silk singlet in particular had many admirers: I then spent the next 2 months trying to narrow down what factors had caused my beloved Tallow Wood to print so brightly. After my most recent workshop, while … Continue reading Eureka Moment … Maybe
Tag: eco dyeing
And on the final day she napped
I have had a wonderful visit to my home town to run a workshop. A keen group of 10 students Who worked very hard And achieved great results. On paper ... and fabric In fact they worked soooo hard we had to have 2 shifts in the pot and some came back today to collect … Continue reading And on the final day she napped
First Workshop 2016
Last weekend was my first workshop for 2016. I spent a wonderful 2 days with 6 creative gals. We played with paper, silk, wool, red cabbage, purple carrots onion skins, pre mordanted leaves ... If we could think of it we experimented with it! Nearly had to chase some of them out with a broom … Continue reading First Workshop 2016
Workshops in 2016!
Not only is 2016 upon us but January is almost gone! I have 3 workshops booked and the first one is just over a month away! I rarely get to see the results after a workshop so it is always exciting to see students again, or to hear from them. Met up with Cassandra at one of … Continue reading Workshops in 2016!
Eco dyeing – from the local to the exotic
Last weekend I ran another 2 day Eco Dyeing Workshop. Again I was blessed with another great group. Apparently Eco dyeing attracts the nicest people. A few days later I got my mitts on an indigo pot. The results of my first play day are now available on my Etsy Store - Memory Cabinet in … Continue reading Eco dyeing – from the local to the exotic
To the top of the Mountain
So After 20 years of marriage Matt has worked out that planning excursions never works for us. Instead he came in after I'd had a good Saturday sleep in and suggested we pack a lunch and walk up Mt Coot-tha. He may have also mentioned the option of gathering leaves so in my sleep addled … Continue reading To the top of the Mountain
Markets and Meetings
On Sunday I participated in Brisbane Artisan Markets' first event at their new location at 126 Boundary St West End. I was lucky enough to receive a visit from the lovely Sophie Munns of Homage of the Seed who developed a liking for the cowl I had literally JUST finished stitching. Sophie's photography is much … Continue reading Markets and Meetings
To Mapleton and back again
After my workshop at Qld Spinners my giant pot stayed behind to make the trip up to Mapleton for the QSWFA annual camp. I had been invited to run a mini workshop on Saturday 1st of August and decided to stay on an join the camp having not been on a similar adventure since high … Continue reading To Mapleton and back again
July Workshop
A couple of weeks ago I ran a 2 day Eco Dyeing Workshop at Qld Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists. I had a great group of students who produced a HUGE range of beautiful and varied pieces. Renate is a returning student who was chasing clearer leaf prints. All her hard work paid off! And … Continue reading July Workshop