Textile Art Festival Brisbane 2010

Click here to book online for classes

Click here for fees and packages

Note:

Some classes require a kit or materials to be purchased, and/or students to bring materials that are essential to the class. All details are on the pdf attachment.

Some classes are project based and in others students will learn a technique.

Pictures may illustrate what is possible with this technique and are not necessarily pictures of the class outcome.

Materials/ kit fees may apply.

Three Day Class continues:
Shibori Silk Dyeing Workshop

Two Day Class continues:
Holier Than Thou

One Day Classes:

Fabulous Felt Flowers
with Wendy Bailye
Experience the joy of making your own felt flowers. In this class you will learn to make a flat piece of handmade felt and learn techniques to make a variety of flowers using silk fabric and fibres and wool tops.
Many different styles of flowers will be made including ‘nuno’ felted silk flowers and prefelted flowers. The flowers can be used to make brooches, jewellery, collars, hair accessories – adorn homewares, artworks and garments. … Click for details.

Play, Paint and Print
With Sharyn Hall
Learn and play while creating colourful unique prints and patterns (called monoprinting) on cotton, rayon and silk fabrics. Using individual printing plates (plastic, foam and vinyl) students will play with making simple marks in a range of thickened dyes and paints, applied to the plate surface. These marks are then printed onto the fabric. Fabrics created using this technique will be suitable for inclusion in art projects (quilts, embroidery), for use in interior design items or inclusion in clothing. … Click for details.

Möbius Knitting
With Jude Skeers
Try möbius knitting – it’s quite magical! Invisible cast-on and knit in one piece with no seams but create versatile and flexible garments which will stretch in all directions – you have to try this!
Students will learn the skills and techniques involved in knitting a Möbius Strip and a Möbius Wrap. They will learn how to:
o    Cast on a Möbius.
o    Design a Möbius Wrap of a variety of sizes and lengths
o    Develop an understanding of the principles involved in Möbius Wrap knitting
o    Cast off using loose cast off techniques
Students will complete a sampler that incorporates all the principles of Möbius Wrap knitting, and they will commence a full sized Möbius to be completed later. … Click for details.

Funky Simple Tops
With Louise Snook
This is a project driven class, participants will go home with a unique top that fits their body measurements. We will spend the morning drafting a very simple top pattern without any complicated calculation! Learn easy ways to alter, embellish and stylise your new garment. Participants will then construct the top in fabric, taking home a finished item. Combine this with the simple skirt class and have a complete outfit! This is Fashion Design 101!
Take the headaches out of pattern making, keep it simple - with a pleat, button, trim or tweak, this top will have everyone asking where you bought it! … Click for details.

Miniature Kimonos – from Dynasty to Digitising!
with The Australian College of Computer Embroidery and Textile Technologies
Presented by Vicky McKeown
Learn how to create patchwork in the embroidery hoop, in this techniques class. How to have perfect points and ensure every block is the same size ready for construction!
Patchwork is steeped in tradition, but lifestyle dictates how much time we have. Creating patchwork blocks though digitising provides us not only with the ability to replicate an age old craft, but to enjoy it in a time scale that is rewarding and stimulating.
You will need to bring your own working laptop with software loaded and your own embroidery machine for this class. Note: this is not a machine skills workshop. … Click for details.

Rose Lariat
With Kirry Toose
This elegant neckpiece will be the envy of all your friends. Develop your machine skills by creating painterly effects with the use of thread. Add further dimension with unique, hand made Art Deco Roses.
Play with the layering of traditional rouleaux, intertwined with leaves, thorns and roses. These concepts can also be interpreted and developed further into other textile designs by the student at home, eg. belts, bags and soft furnishings. … Click for details.

Wonderful World of Weaving
With Cecile Whatman
Discover how easy it is to create unique fabrics through weaving fibre, yarns and fabric. Looms will be provided and you will make two to three unique fabrics using different weights and fibre content. Finished pieces can be then be stitched into quilts, bags or garments or mounted and framed. You will learn how to thread the loom as well as weaving and finishing techniques.
A kit including sufficient yarns and fabric to create the three class samples is available. Looms will be supplied free of charge for use in class and can be purchased cheaply after class if desired. Kits include yarns from Louet and Rainbow Wools. … Click for details.

Fun, Fancy, Folded Art Bag
With Carol Wilkes
The bag is quick and simple yet so fancy and individual it will certainly be admired by all. Add your own individual techniques and you will have an “art bag” of exhibition standard. Free motion embroidery techniques will be used throughout this workshop.
The bag starts off flat and takes on a mind all of its own when stitched, folded and formed. Cords, beads and dingle dangly bits will be added to create dimension and texture. Carol will also show just how easy it is to vary the basic design format. The techniques taught in this workshop will certainly add impact and individuality to your existing style of textile practices. … Click for details.

Festival Facts:

Opening hours:

Expo admission:

Organised by:



Welcome Lucky Door Prizes Dress Up to Win Tell a friend Festival Details Competitions Art U Wear The Art of Recycling Embellish a Bag Displays Artists at Work Classes Timetable Friday Classes Saturday Classes Sunday Classes Tutors Book Classes Workshops Make & Take Classes Bernina Sewing Room Baby Lock Sewing Room Art Workshop Baby Lock Challenge Stage Program Expo Shopping Exhibitor List Buy Tickets Exhibit with Us Contact Us News Festival Facts: Textile Art Festival June 25-27, 2010 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre South Bank, Queensland Opening hours: 9.00am to 4.30pm daily Expo admission: Adults $14 Seniors, age and disability pensioners $12 Children* $7 (5-16 years, under 5 years free) Groups of 10 or more $11* per person. Ticket sales are cash only. Last ticket sales close at 4.00pm. Organised by: Expertise Events PO Box 6053 Frenchs Forest, NSW Australia T: 02 9452 7575 textile@expertiseevents.com.au	Click here to book online for classes Click here for fees and packages Note: Some classes require a kit or materials to be purchased, and/or students to bring materials that are essential to the class. All details are on the pdf attachment. Some classes are project based and in others students will learn a technique. Pictures may illustrate what is possible with this technique and are not necessarily pictures of the class outcome. Materials/ kit fees may apply. Three Day Class continues: Shibori Silk Dyeing Workshop Two Day Class continues: Holier Than Thou One Day Classes: Fabulous Felt Flowers with Wendy Bailye Experience the joy of making your own felt flowers. In this class you will learn to make a flat piece of handmade felt and learn techniques to make a variety of flowers using silk fabric and fibres and wool tops. Many different styles of flowers will be made including ‘nuno’ felted silk flowers and prefelted flowers. The flowers can be used to make brooches, jewellery, collars, hair accessories – adorn homewares, artworks and garments. … Click for details. Play, Paint and Print With Sharyn Hall Learn and play while creating colourful unique prints and patterns (called monoprinting) on cotton, rayon and silk fabrics. Using individual printing plates (plastic, foam and vinyl) students will play with making simple marks in a range of thickened dyes and paints, applied to the plate surface. These marks are then printed onto the fabric. Fabrics created using this technique will be suitable for inclusion in art projects (quilts, embroidery), for use in interior design items or inclusion in clothing. … Click for details. Möbius Knitting With Jude Skeers Try möbius knitting – it’s quite magical! Invisible cast-on and knit in one piece with no seams but create versatile and flexible garments which will stretch in all directions – you have to try this! Students will learn the skills and techniques involved in knitting a Möbius Strip and a Möbius Wrap. They will learn how to: o Cast on a Möbius. o Design a Möbius Wrap of a variety of sizes and lengths o Develop an understanding of the principles involved in Möbius Wrap knitting o Cast off using loose cast off techniques Students will complete a sampler that incorporates all the principles of Möbius Wrap knitting, and they will commence a full sized Möbius to be completed later. … Click for details. Funky Simple Tops With Louise Snook This is a project driven class, participants will go home with a unique top that fits their body measurements. We will spend the morning drafting a very simple top pattern without any complicated calculation! Learn easy ways to alter, embellish and stylise your new garment. Participants will then construct the top in fabric, taking home a finished item. Combine this with the simple skirt class and have a complete outfit! This is Fashion Design 101! Take the headaches out of pattern making, keep it simple - with a pleat, button, trim or tweak, this top will have everyone asking where you bought it! … Click for details. Miniature Kimonos – from Dynasty to Digitising! with The Australian College of Computer Embroidery and Textile Technologies Presented by Vicky McKeown Learn how to create patchwork in the embroidery hoop, in this techniques class. How to have perfect points and ensure every block is the same size ready for construction! Patchwork is steeped in tradition, but lifestyle dictates how much time we have. Creating patchwork blocks though digitising provides us not only with the ability to replicate an age old craft, but to enjoy it in a time scale that is rewarding and stimulating. You will need to bring your own working laptop with software loaded and your own embroidery machine for this class. Note: this is not a machine skills workshop. … Click for details. Rose Lariat With Kirry Toose This elegant neckpiece will be the envy of all your friends. Develop your machine skills by creating painterly effects with the use of thread. Add further dimension with unique, hand made Art Deco Roses. Play with the layering of traditional rouleaux, intertwined with leaves, thorns and roses. These concepts can also be interpreted and developed further into other textile designs by the student at home, eg. belts, bags and soft furnishings. … Click for details. Wonderful World of Weaving With Cecile Whatman Discover how easy it is to create unique fabrics through weaving fibre, yarns and fabric. Looms will be provided and you will make two to three unique fabrics using different weights and fibre content. Finished pieces can be then be stitched into quilts, bags or garments or mounted and framed. You will learn how to thread the loom as well as weaving and finishing techniques. A kit including sufficient yarns and fabric to create the three class samples is available. Looms will be supplied free of charge for use in class and can be purchased cheaply after class if desired. Kits include yarns from Louet and Rainbow Wools. … Click for details. Fun, Fancy, Folded Art Bag With Carol Wilkes The bag is quick and simple yet so fancy and individual it will certainly be admired by all. Add your own individual techniques and you will have an “art bag” of exhibition standard. Free motion embroidery techniques will be used throughout this workshop. The bag starts off flat and takes on a mind all of its own when stitched, folded and formed. Cords, beads and dingle dangly bits will be added to create dimension and texture. Carol will also show just how easy it is to vary the basic design format. The techniques taught in this workshop will certainly add impact and individuality to your existing style of textile practices. … Click for details.