HOLIDAY WORKSHOP PROGRAM - Toowoomba.  Live-in available.  Please ask.

Register before 30th November '09 and receive the workshops at my generous EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT price !!!

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Thursday 14th till Sunday 17th January '10 at Anne's home studio,
4 Belmore Drive, Withcott

DAY SESSIONS: 10 am till 4 pm   |   EVENINGS: 7 till 10.30 pm

Thu - Sensational Silk (Level 1) -  Learn traditional silk painting skills made easy by modern paint technology.  No previous painting experience necessary!

Fri 15 - Sensational Silk (Level 2) - Explore further this beautiful art.  Develop your expertise beyond the basics.  Attendance at Level 1 is a pre-requisite for this course.

Sat 16 and Sun 17 - Fabulous Fabrics (Two Day program) - Quilters and patchworkers, textiles teachers ... and anyone who loves fabrics, don't miss this one!

Sat evening - Instant Fabrics in the Microwave - you won't believe the amazing designs you'll create during this workshop, using the magic of microwaves! Our products are non-toxic and non-polluting, so are totally safe to use on your household microwave oven.

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NEW TOPICS - previously planned for Monday and Tuesday - will now be postponed until a date to be confirmed later in the year due to Teachers' In-Service commitments in Sydney.

SYDNEY - Freshwater Senior Campus - Thursday 21 and Friday 22 January, from 10 am till 4 pm each day

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WITHCOTT - DAYTIME and EVENING CLASSES - dates and topics to be advised
Watch this space for full details of times and topics late in 2009.  Contact Anne now to register your interest in attending.

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND - "CQ Creative Get-Away" - The Haven, Emu Park - 
Sat 20 till Mon 22 February 2010

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Saturday 20 - Fabulous Fabrics: Exploring the Basics

Sunday 21 - Fabulous Fabrics: Beyond the Basics

Monday 22 - Microwaves and More

DAY SESSIONS: 9.30 am till 4.30 pm each day

Come for just one day, or for the entire program.  A limited number of 'live-in' places are available at our venue, but there is also plenty of accommodation available in and around Emu Park.  Attendance at a Basics workshop with Anne (at this program or in the past) is a pre-requisite for  coming to Sunday and Monday workshops.

A special feature of this Central Queensland program will be our 'after hours play-time' ... where you can stay on after the formal workshops are finished (Saturday and Sunday evenings) and work on under Anne's guidance as required, or simply have fun exploring more of our painting ideas and skills.  There have been several requests for some Silk Painting tuition while I'm in CQ, so we'll have an impromptu silk mini-workshop on Saturday evening.

WITHCOTT / TOOWOOMBA - Instructor Training Weekend - at Anne's Studio, 27 and 28 Feb

If you think teaching our skills using our own non-toxic and non-polluting fabric designing products could be for you, ask me for details and plan to attend our special training weekend on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February.  Plan to also attend our regular meeting and ideas-sharing on Friday 26th February and stay over for the prac weekend.

Teachers' In-Service Programs can be arranged to suit your school or group of colleagues ... at your school or my Studio.  After school, full day, or two day workshops available.  Contact me for more information, and to discuss a date to suit us all.  My 'former life' as a high school teacher has enhanced my ability to present an informative and relevant workshop program, focussing on the students' needs and interests while encompassing the simplicity of setting up the classroom, the preparation for various topics, and methods for teaching the various techniques.

Quilters and Patchworkers ... or ANYONE who enjoys working with fabrics ... enjoy the beauty and economy of designing your own exclusive fabrics for your sewing projects, with Australian-made products that are non-toxic and non-polluting.  Ask me to design a workshop to suit your needs, with your group; or check my workshop programs here at my Studio.

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visit our "Fabulous Fabrics" page to see more

TOOWOOMBA CLASSES - unavailable in March due to workshop commitments away from home Studio

NORTH QUEENSLAND WORKSHOPS

Proserpine - Teachers' In-Service Workshops - Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March - ANYONE interested in fabrics welcome to attend!  Proserpine State High School, Home Economics Dept.

Saturday 27 - Fabulous Fabrics - one-day workshop.  Learn the basics of fabric designing so simply and safely you won't believe it! - 9.30 am till 4.30 pm.

FREE MICROWAVE FABRICS DEMONSTRATION will follow after the Saturday workshop - 4.45 till 5.15 pm.  Stay on and learn the principles of this amazing technique.  Because our colours are non-toxic and non-polluting, it is perfectly safe to use the same microwave oven for preparing fabrics as you use for cooking food.

Sunday 28 -  Fabulous Fabrics: Beyond the Basics - one-day workshop, times as above.  Attendance at the basic program (either on Saturday or with Anne in the past) is a prerequisite for attending this day.  We'll explore the beauty of traditional batik using non-toxic soy wax, eliminating the complexities and labour intensive processes involved when using other waxes for these skills.  Discharge Dyeing, Spray Painting and a whole lot more techniques will also be experienced on this day.

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SYDNEY - FREE hands-on workshops at the Easter Show - happening again in 2011, we hope!

DUE TO A KNEE INJURY, and an inability to walk and stand for long periods of time, I WILL NOT BE ATTENDING THE EASTER SHOW IN 2010.  I'll leave the following details for you to see, however, as ... all being well ... we'll run a similar program at the show next year (2011).  Hopefully see you again then ...   Anne.

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Thursday 8 and Friday 9 April - TRADITIONAL SILK PAINTING - resist skills that originated in Southern France over 500 years ago !!!  Sit with us and enjoy this beautiful skills in the demonstration area (Arts Pavilion) during the show.  Take home a completed work of art.  This is a FREE workshop, sponsored by Anne and Alan Mitchell from Genesis Creations.

FOUR SESSIONS each day: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm
                              [First session at 1 pm on Thursday]
Numbers are strictly limited.  Booking is essential.  Phone or email Anne in advance, or book with us at the show.

Watch our demonstrations of a variety of silk painting techniques  at our stand during these two days.  You'll find us next to the Information booth in the Arts Pavilion.

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April - FABRIC DESIGNING - watch our demonstrations each day, and join in our Fabric Marbling Workshops at 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm each day.  Eash prac session lasts for 1 hour.  You'll take your turn to colour socks (for a small fee), or create hand-coloured papers for free

Monday 12 till Wednesday 14 April - design a SILK SCARF - FREE Workshop.  This popular workshop is now in its sixth year at the 'Royal Easter'!  Booking is essential, with limited numbers for each session.  You can phone Anne before or during the show on  0418 771 808  0418 771 808 , or book at our stand in the Arts Pavilion demonstration area beside the Information booth.

SESSION TIMES: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm 
                           [Last session at 3 pm on Wednesday]

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[See also the Craft Shows page of this website - under the "Events" drop-down bar]

SYDNEY WORKSHOPS - Parklea (Stanhope Gardens) - will go ahead as planned, as there's no walking or standing involved

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Thu 15 April - "Fabulous Fabrics" - Learn the basics of fabric desiging ('dyeing') in this 'tips of the icebergs' hands-on workshop, using our unique Liquid Radiance colouring system - non-toxic and non-polluting - no complicated chemicals!  Simply add water and you're ready to work !!!

Fri 16 April - "Fabulous Fabrics;Beyind the Basics" - 10 am till 4 pm - we'll explore further a bunch of advanced skills, from traditional batik (with non-toxic soy wax), discharge dyeing, spray painting skills, and a whole lot more.

Sat 17 and Sun 18 April - "Fabulous Fabrics" Two-Day Program - 10 am till 4 pm each day
We'll learn the basics and a whole lot more in this very comprehensive workshop ... a continuous program in which you will explore a range of techniques and ideas on both fabrics and ready-made garments.

Evening Workshops - Thu 15 and Sat 17 - "Instant Fabrics in the Microwave"

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - NUMBERS MUST BE STRICTLY LIMITED
So register early to avoid disappointment ... and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount!

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ALBURY - The Manor House Function Room, Young St, Albury

Tue 20 April - "Fabulous Fabrics" - 10 am till 4 pm
This workshop will cover the basics of fabric designing using Liquid Radiance, our own exclusive 'colouring system' for all fabrics from silk and cotton and other natural fibres to synthetics and blends.  Create amazing patterns and effects so simply and safely you won't believe it!

Tue 20 Evening - "Sensational Silk" - 6.30 till 10 pm
Learn traditional silk painting skills that can be traced to their origins in Southern Europe over 500 years ago.  In this mini-workshop we will cover basic 'resist' painting at the same time enjoying non-steam simplicity.  No messy fixatives or chemicals.  Our Liquid Radiance is heat set using a household iron!

Wed 21 April - "Fabulous Fabrics: Beyond the Basics" - 10 am till 4 pm
This is your opportunity to explore a huge range of skills, from Discharge Dyeing (Bleaching techniques) to Traditional Batik (using the simplicity and safety of soy wax to create all the effects of the traditional - more complicated - waxes).  We'll play with Water Soluble Resist for amazing, individual effects; and create stunning fabrics using poles and marbles, and other household things.

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WITHCOTT - Weekly classes will be held mornings and evenings on Wednesdays, or other days on request.

A golden opportunity to learn and explore our NEW TOPICS released in January 2010, as well as a bunch of 'old favourites'.

Toowoomba / Withcott

CREATIVE GET-AWAY - Sat 12 till Mon 14 June - 9.30 am till 4.30 pm each day

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Come for the entire program, or your chosen days.  Attendance on Saturday (or a previous 'basics' workshop with Anne) is a pre-requisite for attending Sunday and Monday programs.
SATURDAY - learn the basics of fabric designing (see pictures on this page)
SUNDAY - explore further, using poles, marbles and a whole range of other techniques
MONDAY - even more skills for you, including spray painting and microwave techniques

STAY 'N' PLAY OPTION - a special feature of this workshop will be my offer for you to stay on in the evenings (Saturday and Sunday) and explore further the ideas and skills taught during the day ... and opportunity for you to discuss extra things of interest to you for your specific projects, whether they be for quilting and patchwork, or garment design ... or whatever your passion in fabric.  These evenings are FREE of tuition costs.

SPECIAL NOTE ... Please ask me about designing a Specialist Workshop for your organisation or group ...

• Teachers' In-Service
• Quilters, Patchworkers and Embroiderers
• Your Specialist Craft Group

Perhaps you qualify for RADF or similar funding? 
Check with me to arrange the details required to obtain the funding for my program.

In 2010, my Koala Conventions Workshops will explore a huge range of Fabric Designing ideas and techniques, as listed below.

This month Anne will join a distinguished group of international and interstate tutors at Brisbane Girls' Grammar School, for a series of workshops arranged by Koala Conventions.  Check out their website for the complete program.

Anne's Workshops ...

• "Fine and Fancy" - Sat 3 and Sun 4 July
• "Big and Beautiful" - Mon 5 and Tue 6 July

Enjoy also a couple of evening sessions of fun and frivolity with "Ribbons, Threads and Laces", starting at 5 pm.

TO REGISTER for these workshops, or evening presentations:
Contact Wendy at Koala Conventions
You can link to their website by clicking on the words underlined.

SENSATIONAL SILK WORKSHOPS ... will recommence with Koala Conventions in 2011.

DALBY - "BE CREATIVE COUNTRY" CAMP - Friday 16 till Sunday 18 July - tutoring in fabric designing topics - full details soon.

TOOWOOMBA WORKSHOPS - Sat 25 and Sun 26 Sept - at Anne's Studio, Withcott - "Fabulous Fabrics" Teachers' In-Service Program

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TOOWOOMBA - Mon 27 and Tue 28 Sept, at Anne's Studio, Withcott - 10 am till 4.30 pm each day

Mon 28 - Fabulous Fabrics: Beyond the Basics - one day program to extend our skills in fabric designing.  Program will include traditional batik (using non-toxic soy wax to simplify this once-complicated skill!), and discharge dyeing on black fabric, as well as a whole lot more.

Tue 29 - Fabulous Fabrics: Instant Fabrics in the Microwave - discover the beauty and amazing effects produced by 'cooking' fabrics in the microwave oven.  Our unique Liquid Radiance is non-toxic, so it is perfectly safe to use the same microwave oven for cooking fabrics as well as for food!  This full day progra, gives us plenty of time to explore this fascinating topic ... and produce spectacular results !!!

Wed 29 - Sensational Silk - Level 1 - learn traditional silk painting skills using the simplicity and beauty of modern paint technology.  In this one-day program you'll learn 'the basics' and establish a series of techniques to allow you to develop your own 'personality' in this fascinating medium.  No artistic skills necessary!

Thu 30 - Sensational Silk - Level 2 - we'll explore a variety of advanced skills in blending colours, creating exciting contrasts, and a whole lot more, while we design a stunning picture or cushion cover.

Fri 1 October - Sensational Silk - with a Twist! - brand new skills to help you develop your own personal style with this beautiful topic.

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DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL, Participation in Derivan Open Day must be cancelled this year.  The following workshops will also be postponed to a date to be advised.

Matisse Open Day - Sydney - Sat 16th Oct - MEET OUR LOCAL INSTRUCTORS
Enjoy "Sexy Sox" workshops during the day, at 11 am and 12.30 pm.  Booking is essential. 

SYDNEY - Rhodes - Monday 18 till Thursday 21 October - 10 am till 4 pm each day

click here for details and to register - NOW CANCELLED

Mon 18 - Fabulous Fabrics - one day program covering the basics of fabric designing using our unique colouring system, Liquid Radiance.

Tue 19 - Fabulous Fabrics: Beyond the Basics - we'll explore a range of advanced techniques, including discharge dyeing, traditional batik (using our innovation of soy wax - safe to use, and simple to remove!), water soluble resist techniques, and as many more skills as we can fit into our day!

Wed 20 - Marbles, Microwaves, and More - another day of discovering simple equipment and stunning results.  Your fabric designing will be as individual as you are.

Thu 21 - Traditional Silk Painting: "Tulip Time" Project - enjoy this beautiful and relaxing skill with non-steam simplicity and non-toxic products.

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ASK US TO PLAN A TEACHERS' IN-SERVICE WORKSHOP IN YOUR AREA. 

Weekend Program - "Fabulous Fabrics" -  10 am till 4 pm each day - two-day program for textiles and art teachers, quilters and patchworkers, dressmakers, or ANYONE who loves working with fabrics.  Learn to design your own fabrics using our exclusive non-toxic "Liquid Radiance" - totall washable and ironable, light fast and colourfast.

Saturday evening - 6 till 9.30 pm - "Instant Fabrics in the Microwave" - more stunning designs, creating amazing patterns as the heat and steam work with the colours.  Our products are non-toxic - it is perfectly safe to use the same microwave oven and utensils for designing your fabrics as you do for cooking food.

"Be Creative Camp", Dakabin - delighted to let you know that I'll be tutoring at this event, from Fri 5th till Sun 7th November.

Please contact me to arrange a workshop or class with your craft group.  Christmas classes will also be held at my studio in December.  Details soon.