Exhibitions and Competitions ________________________________________________________________________
will be held over the weekend of 3rd & 4th March 2012
Note this weekend into your diary and come down to enjoy the
displays, demonstrations, workshops, music and
community spirit.
I will post more information closer to the time.
If you make hand-crafted items and would like to be part of this or future events, please contact me for the details or phone Nis on 0400815689 or Danica on 0422 986 129 ________________________________________________________________________
Reconnecting Arts & Community
Art Market & Open Day
5th & 6th November, 2011 (10am - 4pm each day)
Pulse Art Studio
52 Kent Street
SPEARWOOD, WA 6163 (opposite the Phoenix Shopping Centre)
I have donated these two designs to be included in the door prize (one for each day).
Other artisans are also donating items, so come and participate in all the fun of these delightful community based
markets and you could go home a winner.
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I shall be demonstrating how to wire-wrap glass beads into delightful butterfly suncatchers.
For a small fee you can make your own
butterfly which can be used as a suncatcher,
brooch or even an ornament.
They make wonderful gifts.
Watch the demonstrations or participate in small group workshops over the weekend. See the website for more details or visit ________________________________________________________________________
CAG Gala Day 2011
Canning Arts Group will be celebrating 40 years in March 2011 with a Gala Day to be held on Sunday 13th March from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Canning Arts Group
72 Riley Road (Cnr High Rd)
Riverton WA 6148 Phone: 08 9457 9600
I will have a stall (No 31) so pop in and say hello and pick up some early Mother's Day gifts or find something special just for yourself.
As well as many of the items I have listed on the website, I will have a selection of bookmarks, bag clips, key rings and earrings that are not currently available online, all for very reasonable prices for children and younger people to purchase as gifts.
Free gift wrapping is available, while gift boxes may be purchased.
Orders can be placed up to the 8th April for items to be ready for Mothers Day gifts.
Dahlia $20.00 - This bracelet is easy to wear, and sure to gain attention with its brilliant combination of black & hot pink seedbeads, black faceted glass and silver-lined clear seedbeads that add sparkle. It is not currently listed on the website. If you would like more information on this piece, or any of the other designs I have created, please contact me.
Come along and join in the fun filled day with handcrafted & local art & craft stalls (including painting, pottery, pastels, textiles, glass & jewellery), music and food.
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PULSE ART STUDIO - COMMUNITY ART MARKET
Come and be inspired - Admission: Free
When:
Saturday 26th February 2011 (10am - 4pm)
Sunday 27th February 2011 (10am - 4pm)
Where:
52 Kent Street
Spearwood, WA
Be part of: Mini interactive demonstrations
(gold coin donation):
Wood Sculpting, Clay, Jewellery, Print & Dye
as well as music- Guitar, Marimba and Singing
(suitable for all age groups)
Market Stalls - Art work by emerging Artists
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The Bead Guild of Western Australia (Inc) Feb 2011 Bead Challenge
At the Feb 2011 meeting my beachbag won joint first prize for this "Summer Theme" challenge.
We were given this pack of beads and threads and asked to make something with the theme "Summer".
I tried all sorts of designs with the items in the pack, but couldnt think of a jewellery item I liked with the assortment of thread included with the beads. Then I had a "Ah haa" moment and decided to make a beach bag - what better item for summer!
The bag itself is turquoise linen lined with emerald green ripstop nylon. It has a large pocket on one side and a smaller one on the other. The straps are long enough to wear across the body like a satchel (to make it easier when carrying other items in your hands - or trying to keep the kids under control)
The larger pocket has a garden scene with flowers and a butterfly. I have used the threads as stems and leaves on some of the flowers and in the centre of the large orange "hibiscus". The hibiscus uses the memory wire to keep its shape and become 3D.
Above the other pocket, on the strapwork, I have wrapped the heart and flower beads onto the chain and added a "bronzed Aussie" face. The chain and findings are in both silver and gold and are secured to the bag with a turquoise satin ribbon.
I used all the elements in the challenge package, plus added a few of my own items to complete this project.
It was such a buzz to be chosen as one of the winners from such a talented field.
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Tabitha Foundation Australia (TFA) was established in 2002 to support Tabitha Cambodia. "Tabitha's aim is to reach out to the despairing in their communities and help them to address their own needs in a holistic and sustainable way. Community development is achieved by encouraging personal savings, providing employment and income by teaching and selling Cambodian handcrafted items, and house-building by volunteers for families who cannot afford a home. Thereby transforming lives to fruitfulness with dignity!"
TFA Board and members work on a voluntary basis - 100% of all donations are sent to support the programs in Cambodia.
Egypt's Daughter
Copper, Bronze and Gold seedbeads in a right angle weave collar necklace
Seed beads are woven into a graduated collar and highlighted with Swarovski crystals
Copper, bronze and dark gold toned seed beads in 15s, 11s and 8s are combined in this undulating right angle weave graduated collar.
The collar is gathered onto a base of Swarovski gold lustre coated crystals and finished with a bronze magnetic fold over clasp.
Length is approx 37cm and widest point is approx 5cm deep.
Inspired by, but adapted from, an original design of Marcia DeCoster printed in Beadwork Magazine.
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The last Sunday in October each year. It was a great day. Wonderful weather and a happy and friendly crowd. Pop it in your diary for next year.
Location:
Manning Park
Spearwood, WA, 6163
Phone Cassandra Cooper on
9411 3433 for further information
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"Deandra"
2010 Winner
Jewellery - Wearable Section
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The next Exhibition of Art & Craft will be in 2012.
Oguki (Big Chrysanthumum) was my 2010 entry design. I was inspired by a Chrysanthumum print on a Kimono for both the colours and the circles edged with fringe beads like the petals of a flower. ________________________________________________________________________
The Annual Exhibition, Competition & Sale of Work has finished for another year. It will return in 1011 in a different format, so keep posted for the updates.
2010 Winner
Non Seedbead section
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Home Parties or Small Group Viewings of my current designs can be arranged. Download the following Brochure for more details.
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