Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Stitches through Time

A talk on Australian Antique Quilts by Dr Annette Gero will be held at:
11.30 am, Sunday 19 July 2009
The Tebbutt Room Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street, Windsor
$15 per person -light luncheon included Bookings essential.
Mail cheque or money order to:
The Friends of the Hawkesbury Art Community & Regional Gallery Inc,
PO Box 462 Post Office, Windsor NSW 2756

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Wrap Unwrapped

An exhibition of works inspired by the wagga rug
Parliament House of NSW
Fountain Court, Macquarie St Sydney
7 July – 30 July 2009
Monday to Friday. 9.30am – 4.00 pm
Free Admission
Artists will be at Parliament House NSW every Friday to talk about the exhibition and to collect wagga rug stories from visitors.
There will be a free, illustrated, 1 hour, talk and discussion on 17 and 24 July at 11:00 am in the Parliamentary theatrette.
Further information
Mail: PO Box 621 Balgowlah, NSW. 2093
Email: wrap_wagga@hotmail.com
Phone: 95972982 (Annette)
Blog: http://wrap-wagga.blogspot.com/

Friday, June 5, 2009

Textile Art Collection of the NSW Parliament

An Invitation to Tour the
Textile Art Collection of the New South Wales Parliament
with artist Diane Groenewegen
This tour takes you through the textile artwork of the NSW Parliament. Diane, your guide, will explain these artworks in terms of technique and history and reveal some of the behind-the-scenes stories associated with their creation. At the time these were commissioned she was the President of the Craft Council of NSW and is a well-known textile artist and teacher. Join us for a unique opportunity to view and learn about these important works.
Date: Friday 17 July 2009
Times: 10:30am -12noon (registration 10:15am)
or 2:30pm - 4:00pm (registration 2:15pm)
Cost: $10 (includes colour booklet)
Venue: Parliament House is in Macquarie Street, almost opposite Martin Place. Public transport is recommended as parking at the Parliament is not available. The nearest train stations are Martin Place and St James. Participants should enter Parliament via Macquarie Street and make their way to the Legislative Assembly reception desk.

The program is organised by the Education Section of the NSW Parliament.BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL, please contact us on:
9230 2047 or email: education@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Airing of the Quilts

AIRING OF THE QUILTS, a selection from the national collection from 1st August to 11th October.
The Canberra quilt exhibition is on during that time, August 6th to 9th. So think about a trip to Canberra.
On Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Exhibition and Free Talks at NSW Parliament House.

WRAPs next exhibition is at NSW Parliament House, Macquarie St, Sydney from 7th July to 30th July 2009.

Monday to Friday only. 9:30am to 4:00pm.

At 11am on 17th July and 24th July there will be a free, one hour, illustrated talk and discussion in the Parliamentary Theatrette. This will be about the history of the wagga, the background to the exhibition and the stories collected along the way.

WRAP is a group of The Embroiderer's Guild NSW Inc. The textiles are on show from the the 7th to 30th but they could only committ to be there to sell catalogues and talk to people on the Fridays only.

History of the Wagga- NSW Parliament House

On Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Exhibition and Free Talks at NSW Parliament House.
WRAPs next exhibition is at NSW Parliament House, Macquarie St, Sydney from 7th July to 30th July 2009.
Monday to Friday only. 9:30am to 4:00pm.
At 11am on 17th July and 24th July there will be a free, one hour, illustrated talk and discussion in the Parliamentary Theatrette. This will be about the history of the wagga, the background to the exhibition and the stories collected along the way.
WRAP is a group of The Embroiderer's Guild NSW Inc. The textiles are on show from the the 7th to 30th but they could only committ to be there to sell catalogues and talk to people on the Fridays only.