TASMANIA

FIBRES TASMANIA takes place in Launceston from 13-19 September 2009 – full details from Glenys Mann: www.mannmaid.com.au or Email mannmaid@northnet.com.au (Phone/fax 02.6766.3596). If you want to extend your stay in Tasmania, you can consider A Retreat on an Island, also being organized by Glenys Mann, from 16-26 September 2009 who is looking to an artists’ event at Deviot, Tasmania.

FROM THE EARTH is a textile exhibition by North West Tasmanian artist, Aukje Boonstra and NINE PATCH (Recent artwork by mainland artist and botanical alchemist, India Flint). Dates: 5-25 July at Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny Farm (next to Rosny Gold Club). Open Tue-Friday, 11am-4pm; and Sat/Aun 12noon-4pm.

CREATIVE FIBRES TASMANIA is the title of an exhibition being planned for the Artisan Gallery & Wibne Centre, Deviot Road, Robigana (West Tamar) from 11 October to 8 November 2009. The exhibition will celebrate the 2009 International Year of Natural Fibres and is being stages by the Basketmakers of Tasmania. Gallery email: www.artisangallery.com.au

"OUT OF HAND" -- Stitching & Beyond's Exhibition for 2009 from Oct 30th until Nov 12th. Contemporary textiles & fibre art creations. Held at the "Rosny Barn", Rosny Park, Tasmania (behind Eastlands). For further information contact Anne on (03) 6227 2603 or email at fabricatio@bigpond.com

TAYENEBE: Tasmanian Aboriginal Women’s Fibrework at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery from 4 July to 29 November 2009 and touring nationally in 2010: tmag.tas.gov.au The works in this show were made by more than 20 women aged from seven to 87, in intenvis fibre workshops held around Tasmania. They are displayed alongside historical pieces and contemporary and history interpretive material.

LUNA NEWBY offers SHOEMAKING Weekend Workshops in Tasmania (most workshops are held in the Hobart area) – as well, she has ‘Tuesday classes’ for those with previous experience. 2009 dates coming up: Sept 13th- 19th (5 day Fibres Tasmania workshop). Other dates at Luna’s studio: Oct 16th - 18th, Nov 6th - 8th, Dec 4th - 6th. www.lunaboots.com or email luna@lunaboots.com or call Lune (03) 6239.6221. Exhibition of Art Shoes - ONE STEP FURTHER by Jenny Gardner, Anne Boustead and Luna: Sept 25th - Oct 7th, Side Space Gallery, Salamanca, Hobart Tasmania.