Artistic Value-Adding from 14-20 April 2012 in the Blue Mountains. A multi-arts event, the CONTEXTART FORUM is a brilliant combination of 2-day and 4-day workshops being offered at great prices with 29 International and Australian tutors. Early bird prices to 1st December 2011.
Adele Outteridge - Books without sewing
Workshops are offered in:
- Printing
- Encaustic Mixed Media
- Painting
- Drawing
- Sculpture
- Shoe & Sandal Making
- Woodcarving
- The Book Arts
- Calligraphy
- Storytelling
- Photography
- Jewellery Making including Glass Bead Making
Chinese Silks and Manuscripts Graham Marchant
The Textile Arts are represented with:
- Basketry
- Natural Dyeing
- Papermaking
- Felting including Machine Needle Felting
- Surface Design
- Hand Stitch
- Knit & Crochet
- Buttony & Shibori
Tutors include:
Suzanne Archer, Gemma Black, Wim De Vos, Sue Dennis, Jill Elias, Fiona Hammond, Geoff Hannah, Don Hildred, Kirsten Ingemar, Liz Jeneid, Virginia Kaiser, Anita Larkin, Keith Lo Bue, Tracy Luff, Prudence Mapstone, Graham Marchant, Cathy Moon, Bettina Nissen & Gail Robinson, Catherine O’Leary, Laurens Otto, Adele Outteridge, Samantha Pope, Barbara Schey, Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch, Yvonne Twining, Kathryn Wardil, Judy Wilford and Michael Winters.
A few workshops have already filled. Hurry to enroll!
The Three Sisters, Blue Mountains
Venues for workshop spaces include Korowal School Hazlehurst and Springwood High School, both in the mid-Blue Mountains.
Why Two venues?
Rather than crowd one venue with a large program it was felt best to use two venues which improves options for workshop spaces, and means that far from being overwhelming, the whole experience can develop the kind of ‘culture’ that only smaller numbers can provide. Fortunately, both schools have an ample supply of nearby bush, and access to it.
Value-Adding includes:
- an Exhibition opening at Braemar Gallery
- the option of guided Sunset Bush Walks each evening from 5-6pm
- the parading of works from the Darnell Collection at the Carrington, Sunday evening, April 15th
- Sizzling Storytelling at Korowal and
- a Celebration of Rayleigh Scattering (!) plus Cocktails at the Carrington - and more – including live music.
Why not join with a group of friends and Hire a House: the 7-night rentals are the best value and easy to source. We recommend Blue Mountains GetAways in particular. If looking for someone to share with, check out the Accommodation Noticeboard on TAFTA’s website and post your own requirements.
Kirry Toose created in Keith Le Bue Precious Little workshop
Where did this event come from?
TAFTA (The Australian Forum for Textile Arts Ltd) has been a not-for-profit arts organisation serving the textile arts for 25 years now. During that time some renowned international week-long ‘FORUMs’ were developed in various parts of Australia that grew in scope to include tuition in areas not strictly ‘textile’.
Now, building on this vast experience, TAFTA is keen to develop a model that sees the workshop experience enjoyed in a broader context that is only possible when many art forms come together. As a World Heritage site, the Blue Mountains seemed an excellent choice for its astounding natural beauty, and the range of accommodation available, plus there are lovely places to eat, shop and explore.
For an interactive enrolment form go to the TAFTA website or send an email enquiry.
