Workshops
1. The stitch workshop, 'WOOLLEN  FREESTYLE FLORAL CUSHIONS' is suitable for people who are just starting their stitch journey or for a more experienced stitcher who would like to have a go at a more freestyle form of stitching that doesn't follow a pattern. You will be guided in a variety of easy stitches to create floral and leaf designs. This will be a chance for you to be creative in your design and colour choices. It will be a small group, which means you will be given plenty of individual support. 
You will leave the workshop with the skills to complete this project on your own. 
Materials needed for the day will be provided. 

Lunch and beverages will be provided.
Costs: $130
Date: 28th of September, 2024 
Time: 10 am to 3pm
Venue: 24 White Horse Drive, Whakatane

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To secure your position you will need to pay in full. Please email me on islandofwoo@gmail.com to confirm your enrolment. Numbers will be strictly limited, so don't delay. 

2.Free-form stitch extension​

In this enriched workshop for previous workshop participants, I will demonstrate new stitches and how to build up layers of complexity within the previous stitches you have learnt. 

I will provide all the materials you need. You can choose to continue to work in wool or try linen and cotton instead. You could also choose to work in a combination of wool, cotton and linen. The project could be another cushion, a tea cosy, an art piece for your wall, the beginnings of a bag or something else you might have in mind. 

It will also be a time to bring along, if you choose, work that you have done since the previous course to provide inspiration for us all.

I will provide lunch and beverages. Please let me know if you have any dietary requirements.

Date: 20th of October, 2024

Time: 10-3

Place: 24 White Horse Drive, Whakatane

Cost: $130

If you are interested please contact me on 0211104108.

To secure your spot, you will need to pay in full to this account islandofwoo 03-0490-0031124-000

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Events
'Handle With Care' -textile and collage travelling solo exhibition.
Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History from 9th December- 10th March 2024.
Taupo Museum from 23rd March- 12th May.
From Out of The Blue Gallery Opunake from 4th June- July 15th
Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi- Whakatane Libraries and Galleries 14 September- 2nd of November 2024

​Summer Arts Festival Open Studio Whakatane 2-3 March

'Do You Know Where You Are Going To?' 

Group exhibition, curated by Philip Tse

Keumu Arts 18/09/24- 5/10/24

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