Erica

Erica is one of the Thread Sisters who has recently moved to Murray Bridge, a town with a very active textile and other art opportunities. Recently, besides having to endure nearby bushfire threat, Erica has managed to felt and ice dye...

Smoke from Monarto fire

End of year felt display

Ice dying

Introducing Wendy Redden

Wendy is a member of our small Thread Sister group. She is interested in creating 3D textile vessels on a theme. Recently she has been working on a series of seed pods which she will be exhibiting at Pepper Street Arts Centre's "Wild and Wonderful" exhibition from 16 February to 21 March 2014. Here is one she shared via email due to the cancellation of out meeting due to extreme heat experienced here in Adelaide this summer.

 

Belonging to Motivational Groups
11.2.2014

After studying textiles at Marden Senior College, I joined a number of groups to help me keep motivated and moving along in creating textile art. It is a great way to keep in touch with people, see ideas and find out what is going on in the world of textile art.

FAN is convened by the  Textile Art teacher at Marden, Suzanne Gummow. It aims to bring together any one interested in any aspect of textile art, four times a year. At  the meetings, notice is given about upcoming exhibitions and workshops, celebration of achievements and an opportunity to introduce yourself and share what you have been making. There are usually 30-40 people at the meetings.

The Textilers group is large and meets 3-4 times a year. It is a group of people who studied at Marden during 2012-13. They several times a year. sometimes to socialise and share textile information and achievements and sometimes to  plan exhibitions. At the moment the group is convened by Chris Linton who also produces a newsletter for the Textilers.

The Thread Sisters are a small group of ex Mardenites who meet monthly to share and critique work being developed by members. The members sometimes organise an activity which furthers our artistic skill base. Our aim is to support each other in whatever art each aspires.