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The next Bothwell SPIN-IN is planned for February 27 & 28 and March 1, 2009. This renowned biennial event features international and national guests, workshops, and more. www.bothwellspinin.com or there’s the blog: http://thebothwellspining.blogspot.com Early Bird registration due by Nov 30, 2008 (so it’s $50 instead of $70). That bargain price sees you get 3 free days’ entry; also free entry to Entertainment on both Friday and Saturday nights; the chance to sell in the Market Tent and more.
SARA LINDSAY Serendip: Tapestry and Works on Paper 1997-2006
Serendip will be at Carnegie Gallery, Hobart to 7 September, 2008.. Ten years of Sara Lindsay’s work is surveyed, reflecting her interest in both the formal consideration and personal associations conjured by the medium of textiles. For Lindsay, fabric is linked to her own journeys of self-discovery, both in its historic and material presence. Several of the works in Serendip are informed by a visit to the tea plantations of Sri Lanka as she traced her family history in the footsteps of her English grandfather. Sara Lindsay was among the first weavers at the Victorian Tapestry Workshop. As an artist, she has pursued tapestry weaving as the foundation of her practice, which also includes works on paper and mixed media wall-pieces that often incorporate tapestry. Her oeuvre is unique in its seamless combination of the technical, formal and conceptual aspects of tapestry. Her focus on reduction and subtle geometry reinvigorates tapestry and places it firmly in the realm of contemporary art.
Australia’s annual FASHION FANTASIA (art on legs) will again be held at the Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart, this year on 11th October. The closing date for entering work in these well known Wearable Art Awards is 31 August 2008. Further information from www.fashionfantasia.com.au
The EMBROIDERERS GUILD OF TASMANIA will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an exhibition at the Punchbowl Centre from 17-20 September 2008. hstatham@bigpond.net.au The Punchbowl Centre is located at 100 Punchbowl Road, Launceston. Hours: 10am-5pm (Wed – Fri) and 10am-4pm on Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults.
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. Full details from tel (03) 6239 6221 or www.lunaboots.com
The 20th IAPMA Congress – 2009: Location: Burnie, Tasmania. Convener: Michelle Green @ Creative Paper Tasmania. Congress Dates: March 26th -2nd April 2009. Information: www.iapmacongress2009.com.au (check regularly for Congress updates). The 20th International Paper Makers Congress will be based in the Northwestern Tasmanian papermaking town of Burnie, a city where paper is at the core of its culture. It is also home to Australia’s largest handmade paper mill, Creative Paper Tasmania. Burnie is a coastal town which is surrounded by waterfalls, forests and exquisite beaches. With a population of 22,000, Burnie is the ideal gateway for travel to the rest of the island. The proposed 2009 congress dates have been planned to coincide with Tasmania’s premier arts festival: Ten Days on the Island. Theme: New , Old Land. Sub theme: Rejuvenation of the creative spirit. Exhibition: There will be a series of paper exhibitions at different venues across the coast for delegates to view - with a major contemporary paper exhibition to be launched at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery as part of 10 Days on the Island International Festival on the first night of the congress. There are also plans for a Suitcase Exhibition.
Workshops & Lectures Programmed: “Remind yourself why you fell in love with paper with our series of plein air workshops in the stunning Cradle Mountain region. You will have the chance to work with Tasmanian fibres and be inspired by an impressive list of expert paper makers and paper artists from Australia and New Zealand. Some suggestions so far: Islander and Aboriginal fibre traditions; Australian translations of European & Asian traditions. Earth pigments, beach paper, native flora, Island Papers, resident artists, paper sculpting, paper print and tourism. Paper Mill Tours - APM (Australian Pulp Mills) new commercial mill due to open in Tasmania in 2008. Foresty and Paper in Tasmania. Post Congress Tour: An additional 4 day post congress tour taking in the island’s premier arts & festival events, art galleries, studios, vineyards, waterfalls & wilderness experiences.
Gail Stiffe of Victoria is organising a Postcard Show in conjunction, “works to reflect where you come from and contain at least 80% paper.” Size to be around 10 x 15cm. Works should be sent through the mail, preferably with a postage stamp and postmark to Gail Stiffe, 11 keltie St, Glen Iris, VIC 3146. Works will be documented, and can be for sale.
Papermakers of Victoria will stage an exhibition and workshop to coincide with the IAPMA 20th Congress, to be called Shared Journeys and to be open to both Australian and international artists – to promote the notion that all paper artists hare journeys in many senses….
Useful Contacts: Congress website: www.iapmacongress2009.com.au
Tasmania as a destination www.discovertasmania.com
Ten Days Festival www.tendaysontheisland.com
Burnie and its regional art gallery (follow links) www.burnie.net
Your convener’s organisation: www.creativepapertas.com.au
Michelle Green’s Email: manager@creativepapertas.com.au
Mailing Address: PO Box 384, Burnie, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA 7320
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