2020/21 Workshop and Events Calendar
Click on the tabs to see what's happening each month
Event Locations at a Glance
January 2021
Toowoomba Qld |
February 2021
Toowoomba Qld Sydney (Emu Plains) NSW |
March 2020
Toowoomba Qld Lismore NSW |
April 20
Toowoomba Qld in home office and studio |
May 20
Toowoomba Qld in home office and studio |
June 20
Toowoomba Qld in home office and studio |
July 20
Toowoomba Qld |
August 20
Toowoomba Qld Millmerran Qld |
September 20
Toowoomba Qld |
October 20
Toowoomba Qld Brisbane Qld |
November 20
Toowoomba Qld |
December 20
Toowoomba Qld |
January Events 2021
Toowoomba Qld
Available for private tutoring on request.
Private workshops also being planned.
Private workshops also being planned.
February Events 2021
Toowoomba 2021
Fabric Designing Workshops - Basic and Advanced
Thursday 4th till Saturday 6th March at Anne's Studio
Thursday 4th till Saturday 6th March at Anne's Studio
- Thursday 4th - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond - 9.30 am till 4 pm
- Friday 5th - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful - 9.30 am till 4 pm - perfect workshops for quilters and patchworkers, or anyone who loves unique hand-coloured fabrics. Workshop topics will include our new and exciting topics not taught in Central Qld before this, and will include techniques from my articles in Embellish magazines during 2018 and 2019.
- Saturday 6th - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond - a repeat of Thursday's workshop for those who are unavailable during the week, or prefer weekend programs.
Sydney (Emu Plains) 2021
Open House, Teachers' PD Workshops, and "What's New in Fabric Design"
Friday 26th till Sunday 28th February in the Function Room, Ingenia (Big 4) Holiday Park, Emu Plains
Friday 26th till Sunday 28th February in the Function Room, Ingenia (Big 4) Holiday Park, Emu Plains
- Friday 26th - Open House - display, demonstrations and mini-workshops - come and celebrate our 21st Birthday with us! - FREE to attend - 11 am till 3.30 pm. Registration is essential.
- Saturday 27th - Teachers' PD Workshops - "Safe, simple and sustainable techniques for fabric designing in the classroom" - Basics 9 am till 12 noon / Extensions (advanced) 1 till 4 pm.
- Sunday 28th - "What's New and Exciting in the Fabric Designing World !?!" - it's a few years since I've been able to present a workshop program in Sydney. This day will make up for my absence! With loads of new ideas and skills to share with you, some from my articles in Embellish magazines, and some developed in my Toowoomba Studio, come ready to strap yourself in for an exciting ride on this very busy day! - 9.30 am till 3 pm
March Events
Toowoomba Qld 2020
Fabric Designing Workshops - Basic and Advanced
Thursday 5th till Saturday 7th March at Anne's Studio
Thursday 5th till Saturday 7th March at Anne's Studio
- Thursday 5th - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond - 9.30 am till 4 pm
- Friday 6th - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful - 9.30 am till 4 pm - perfect workshops for quilters and patchworkers, or anyone who loves unique hand-coloured fabrics. Workshop topics will include our new and exciting topics not taught in Central Qld before this, and will include techniques from my articles in Embellish magazines during 2018 and 2019.
- Saturday 7th - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond - a repeat of Thursday's workshop for those who are unavailable during the week, or prefer weekend programs.
Lismore NSW
PD Workshops for Textiles and Art Teachers
Saturday 15 OR Sunday 16 March 2020 (date to be confirmed)
Fees include all fabrics, colours, and other equipment required for the morning workshop, and some for the afternoon .
PLEASE BRING:
For Morning Workshop - an old hand towel and a piece of cardboard approx 30 x 40 cms to carry your morning samples home.
For Afternoon Workshop - a child's t-shirt (white or light coloured), a piece of cardboard bigger than the shirt, and two large plastic garbage bags.
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments. PRE-REQUISITE for the afternoon session - to have attended the morning workshop, or a basics workshop with me in the recent past. REGISTRATION details soon.
Saturday 15 OR Sunday 16 March 2020 (date to be confirmed)
- "Fabric Designing: Safe, Simple and Sustainable" - 9 am till 12 noon
- FREE Extension Workshop - 1 till 4 pm
Fees include all fabrics, colours, and other equipment required for the morning workshop, and some for the afternoon .
PLEASE BRING:
For Morning Workshop - an old hand towel and a piece of cardboard approx 30 x 40 cms to carry your morning samples home.
For Afternoon Workshop - a child's t-shirt (white or light coloured), a piece of cardboard bigger than the shirt, and two large plastic garbage bags.
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments. PRE-REQUISITE for the afternoon session - to have attended the morning workshop, or a basics workshop with me in the recent past. REGISTRATION details soon.
Toowoomba 2020
FREE PD Workshops for Textiles and Art Teachers
Sun 1 March (also Sat 22, Sun 23, and Sat 29 February)
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments.
Sun 1 March (also Sat 22, Sun 23, and Sat 29 February)
- "Fabric Designing: Safe, Simple and Sustainable" - 9 am till 12 noon each day
- FREE Extension Workshop - 1 till 4 pm each day
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments.
Toowoomba Qld 2020
Workshops in Fabric Designing, Silk Painting, and Free Motion Quilting
Wednesday 25th March till Thursday 2nd April 2020 - 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
The last of my "HALF PRICE" WORKSHOPS in my Studio for our 20th Anniversary Celebrations! Don't miss out !!! Choose to attend all workshops, or come for those that interest you most.
Wednesday 25th March till Thursday 2nd April 2020 - 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
The last of my "HALF PRICE" WORKSHOPS in my Studio for our 20th Anniversary Celebrations! Don't miss out !!! Choose to attend all workshops, or come for those that interest you most.
- Wed 25 and Thu 26 - Fabulous Fabrics Two Day Workshop - my 'Rolls Royce' workshop in fabric designing to really help my students develop confidence and learn LOTS over the two days.
- Fri 27 - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful - learn more new skills from my DVDs and Embellish Magazine articles while working on techniques for large pieces of fabric, and upcycling garments.
- Sat 28 - Instant Fabrics in the Microwave - you won't believe the brilliance of colours and effects created with the aid of steam and heat in the microwave oven. Our Liquid Radiance is non-toxic so can safely be used in the same microwave as you use for cooking food.
- Sun 29 - Fantastic Flats! - so many skills to explore in one short day!!! - printing, stamping and stencilling, colour combing and sponging, brush techniques, and more.
- Mon 30 and Tue 31 - Free Motion Machine Quilting - our hand coloured fabrics lend themselves perfectly to this totally addictive skill - and my (very different from most) teaching method it will have you 'drawing' amazing quilted designs by allowing the fabric markings to inspire you.
- Wed 1 and Thu 2 April - Sensational Silk - traditional silk painting techniques from around 500 years ago, made simple and safe using our up-to-the-minute products and ideas. But be prepared - it's highly addictive!
April Events POSTPONED due to CORONAVIRUS
Toowoomba Qld
Workshops in Silk Painting, Fabric Designing, and Free Motion Quilting
Wednesday 25th March till Thursday 2nd April 2020
For full details and registration, please click on March events above.
Wednesday 25th March till Thursday 2nd April 2020
For full details and registration, please click on March events above.
Millmerran Qld
Workshop with Quilting and Craft Ladies
Tuesday 7 April - "A Taste of Creativity" - 10.30 am till 12.30 pm
Contact me on 0418 771 808 for more information and to register
Tuesday 7 April - "A Taste of Creativity" - 10.30 am till 12.30 pm
Contact me on 0418 771 808 for more information and to register
Beenleigh Qld
Workshop with Beenleigh Quilters
Tuesday - "A Taste of Creativity" - 12 noon till 2 pm
Contact me on 0418 771 808 for more information and to register
Tuesday - "A Taste of Creativity" - 12 noon till 2 pm
Contact me on 0418 771 808 for more information and to register
Brisbane Qld 2020
Quilt Connect with Qld Quilters
Thursday 30th April until Saturday 2nd May at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds.
Displays and demonstrations in the Traders' Hall
More details soon. Watch this space too!
Thursday 30th April until Saturday 2nd May at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds.
Displays and demonstrations in the Traders' Hall
More details soon. Watch this space too!
May Events POSTPONED due to CORONAVIRUS
Brisbane Qld
Quilt Connect Event with Qld Quilters Group
Thursday 30th April until Saturday 2nd May at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds.
Displays and demonstrations in the Traders' Hall
More details soon. Watch this space!
Thursday 30th April until Saturday 2nd May at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds.
Displays and demonstrations in the Traders' Hall
More details soon. Watch this space!
Eidsvold Qld
A Taste of Creativity
Wednesday 20th May 2020
Registration via group coordinator.
PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL
Wednesday 20th May 2020
Registration via group coordinator.
PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL
Bundaberg Qld
Fabulous Fabrics
Friday 22nd till Tuesday 26th May
Registration via group coordinator.
PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL
Friday 22nd till Tuesday 26th May
Registration via group coordinator.
PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL
June Events POSTPONED due to CORONAVIRUS
Sydney - Emu Plains NSW
Thursday 18th till Sunday 21st June - Workshops at Ingenia (Big 4) Holiday Park Function Room, Mackellar St, Emu Plains
- Thu 18th - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond
- Fri 19th - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful
- Sat 20th - Teachers' PD Workshops - for textiles and art teachers, as presented during the HEIAQ Regional workshop program in 2018
- Sun 21st - FREE Celebration Workshop - for our 20th Anniversary
July Events - hands-on workshops still on hold
Toowoomba Qld
WEB WORKSHOPS start in late July. Watch this space for details and how to join in.
August Events - hands-on workshops recommence
Toowoomba
Workshops in Fabric Designing, Silk Painting, and Free Motion Quilting
Wednesday 5th till Thursday 13th August 2020 - 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
Maximum of 4 participants per day, each with her own table for social distancing. Choose to attend all workshops, or come for those that interest you most.
Wednesday 5th till Thursday 13th August 2020 - 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
Maximum of 4 participants per day, each with her own table for social distancing. Choose to attend all workshops, or come for those that interest you most.
- Wed 5 and Thu 6 - Fabulous Fabrics Two Day Workshop - my 'Rolls Royce' workshop in fabric designing to really help my students develop confidence and learn LOTS over the two days. Due to an unchangeable commitment on Wednesday 5th August, this workshop will become a one-day event, "Basics and Beyond", on Thursday 6th August. Postponed until Thursday 24 September.
- Fri 7 - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful - learn more new skills from my DVDs and Embellish Magazine articles while working on techniques for large pieces of fabric, and upcycling garments. Postponed until Friday 25 September.
- Sat 8 - Instant Fabrics in the Microwave - you won't believe the brilliance of colours and effects created with the aid of steam and heat in the microwave oven. Our Liquid Radiance is non-toxic so can safely be used in the same microwave as you use for cooking food. FULLY BOOKED
- Sun 9 - Fantastic Flats! - so many skills to explore in one short day !!! - printing, stamping and stencilling, colour combing and sponging, brush techniques, and more. FULLY BOOKED
- Mon 10 and Tue 11 - Free Motion Machine Quilting - our hand coloured fabrics lend themselves perfectly to this totally addictive skill - and my (very different from most) teaching method it will have you 'drawing' amazing quilted designs by allowing the fabric markings to inspire you. FULLY BOOKED
- Wed 12 and Thu 13 April - Sensational Silk - traditional silk painting techniques from around 500 years ago, made simple and safe using our up-to-the-minute products and ideas. But be prepared - it's highly addictive! FULLY BOOKED
Millmerran Qld
A Taste of Creativity
Special workshop with ladies of the craft group - 10.30 am till 12.30 pm
Arrive at 10 am for a cuppa
Special workshop with ladies of the craft group - 10.30 am till 12.30 pm
Arrive at 10 am for a cuppa
September Events - Web Workshops start - Hands-on Workshops continue
Zoomed to Wherever You Are!
Web Workshops
DATES: Tuesdays 8th and 22nd September - "Liquid Radiance, Innovative Technology for Fabric Design" - two sessions to help you understand the how, what, and why of using our unique colours. See how simple - and stunning - our techniques really are. We'll design socks and a garment or two, as well as discover a huge range of techniques for fabric designing. You'll have two weeks to try the skills and explore new ideas between our two workshop sessions, then come back to me and share what you have created.
- Tuesdays at 10 am - FREE workshops starting with a half-hour demonstration, and ending with a brief time for you to ask questions and discuss your projects. [LEVEL - beginners and new Liquid Radiance users]
- Tuesday's don't suit you? Other days available on request - please ask!
- Let me know the topics of interest to you so I can plan ahead.
DATES: Tuesdays 8th and 22nd September - "Liquid Radiance, Innovative Technology for Fabric Design" - two sessions to help you understand the how, what, and why of using our unique colours. See how simple - and stunning - our techniques really are. We'll design socks and a garment or two, as well as discover a huge range of techniques for fabric designing. You'll have two weeks to try the skills and explore new ideas between our two workshop sessions, then come back to me and share what you have created.
- Register your expression of interest NOW
- Links and information will be sent to those who register closer to the time.
Toowoomba Qld
Display and Demonstrations with Toowoomba Quilters during Carnival of Flowers
Saturday 19th till Friday 25th September - 9 am till 4.30 pm each day except Fri 25 Sept. Closes 2 pm that day.
Salo Centre, St Ursula's College, Rome St, Toowoomba.
EVENT CANCELLED due to Covid restrictions. Quilt Exhibition will be held at the same time in 2021.
Saturday 19th till Friday 25th September - 9 am till 4.30 pm each day except Fri 25 Sept. Closes 2 pm that day.
Salo Centre, St Ursula's College, Rome St, Toowoomba.
EVENT CANCELLED due to Covid restrictions. Quilt Exhibition will be held at the same time in 2021.
Toowoomba Qld
Hands-on Workshops in Fabric Designing and Silk Painting ALL DAYS BOOKED OUT
Thursday 24th till Sunday 27th September - at my Studio in Centenary Heights - 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
HALF PRICE workshops as our Anniversary Celebrations continue!
Thursday 24th till Sunday 27th September - at my Studio in Centenary Heights - 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
HALF PRICE workshops as our Anniversary Celebrations continue!
- Thu 24 - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond - a day packed with fun and creativity to learn the basics and explore beyond those for amazing results.
- Fri 25 - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful - design large pieces of fabric and upcycle a couple of garments as well. Into quilting and patchwork, dressmaking, or just love unique fabrics? This day is definitely for you!
- Sat 26 - Working with Metallic and Pearl Paints - we'll explore the beauty of Liquid Lustres and Metallic Flat Paints for entire fabric designs or subtle enhancements to other pieces.
- Sun 27 - Sensational Silk - traditional silk painting can be traced to its origins in Southern Europe over 500 years ago. We take this beautiful art and give it a 'modern twist' while maintaining its eternal charm.
Toowoomba Qld
FREE PD Workshops for Textiles and Art Teachers
Tuesday 29th September till Thursday 1st October - 9 am till 4 pm - same workshop each day
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments.
Teaching resources and handouts supplied, along with fabrics, colours, and equipment for the workshops. There's a very short 'to bring list' for this program - click on registration button below.
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL, for control of numbers attending. Phone or email me to book, or complete the form and send it to me.
For social distancing, maximum FOUR participants per day, each with an individual table and set of colours.
Tuesday 29th September till Thursday 1st October - 9 am till 4 pm - same workshop each day
- "Fabric Designing: Safe, Simple and Sustainable" - 9 am till 12 noon each day
- FREE Extension Workshop - 1 till 4 pm each day
Morning workshop is the session I presented during the HEIAQ Regional Workshops program during 2018, to great acclaim! Afternoon session extends your skills to working on larger pieces of fabric, as well as garments.
Teaching resources and handouts supplied, along with fabrics, colours, and equipment for the workshops. There's a very short 'to bring list' for this program - click on registration button below.
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL, for control of numbers attending. Phone or email me to book, or complete the form and send it to me.
For social distancing, maximum FOUR participants per day, each with an individual table and set of colours.
Brisbane Qld
Home Economics (HEIA) National Conference
Brisbane Convention Centre, Southbank
Monday 28 till Wednesday 30 September, from 7.30 am till close of conference sessions each day.
Display and Demonstrations in the Trade area.
CONFERENCE POSTPONED UNTIL SAME TIME NEXT YEAR - 27th till 29th September 2021. We'll be there!
Mini-Hands-On Workshops and Demonstrations at my Brisbane Unit after conference hours on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Wednesday afternoon by request. Interstate and overseas delegates, take this opportunity to catch up with me during spare time 'after hours'.
Brisbane Convention Centre, Southbank
Monday 28 till Wednesday 30 September, from 7.30 am till close of conference sessions each day.
Display and Demonstrations in the Trade area.
CONFERENCE POSTPONED UNTIL SAME TIME NEXT YEAR - 27th till 29th September 2021. We'll be there!
Mini-Hands-On Workshops and Demonstrations at my Brisbane Unit after conference hours on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Wednesday afternoon by request. Interstate and overseas delegates, take this opportunity to catch up with me during spare time 'after hours'.
October Events
Toowoomba Qld
Hands-on Workshops in Fabric Designing and Silk Painting
Thursday 8th till Sunday 11th October - at my Studio in Centenary Heights - 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
HALF PRICE workshops as our Anniversary Celebrations continue!
Thursday 8th till Sunday 11th October - at my Studio in Centenary Heights - 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
HALF PRICE workshops as our Anniversary Celebrations continue!
- Thu 8 - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond - a day packed with fun and creativity to learn the basics and explore beyond those for amazing results.
- Fri 9 - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful - design large pieces of fabric and upcycle a couple of garments as well. Into quilting and patchwork, dressmaking, or just love unique fabrics? This day is definitely for you!
- Sat 10 - Working with Metallic and Pearl Paints - we'll explore the beauty of Liquid Lustres and Metallic Flat Paints for entire fabric designs or subtle enhancements to other pieces.
- Sun 11 - Sensational Silk - traditional silk painting can be traced to its origins in Southern Europe over 500 years ago. We take this beautiful art and give it a 'modern twist' while maintaining its eternal charm.
Brisbane Qld
Brisbane Craft and Gift Fair
Organised and run by Quota International of Carindale Inc
Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler - Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October
Displays, demonstrations, and pop-up hands-on workshops each day
Event postponed due to corona virus and venue restrictions. Watch this space for 2021 dates.
Organised and run by Quota International of Carindale Inc
Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler - Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October
Displays, demonstrations, and pop-up hands-on workshops each day
Event postponed due to corona virus and venue restrictions. Watch this space for 2021 dates.
Web Workshops via Zoom
Wherever you live in the world, you'll be able to learn our skills zooming to you from my Toowoomba Studio!
DATES: Tuesdays 6th and 20th October - "Sensational Silk" - two sessions to develop your skills and ideas for traditional silk painting, as featured in my project in Embellish magazine, June 2020. No artistic skills required! Just a desire to enjoy this beautiful - and addictive - art. You'll have two weeks to try the skills and explore new ideas between our two workshop sessions, then come back to me and share what you have created.
- Tuesdays at 10 am - FREE workshops starting with a half-hour demonstration, and ending with a brief time for you to ask questions and discuss your projects.
- More days available on request
- Let me know the topics of interest to you so I can plan ahead
DATES: Tuesdays 6th and 20th October - "Sensational Silk" - two sessions to develop your skills and ideas for traditional silk painting, as featured in my project in Embellish magazine, June 2020. No artistic skills required! Just a desire to enjoy this beautiful - and addictive - art. You'll have two weeks to try the skills and explore new ideas between our two workshop sessions, then come back to me and share what you have created.
- Register your expression of interest NOW
- Links and information will be sent to those who register closer to the time.
November Events
Zoomed to Wherever You Are!
Wherever you live in the world, you'll be able to learn our skills zooming to you from my Toowoomba Studio!
DATES: Tuesdays 3rd and 17th November - "Design Your Own Stencils" - two sessions to develop your skills in making stencils from all SORTS of places, then using those stencils in huge variety of creative skills from brush and roller painting to heliography and LOTS more. You'll have two weeks to try the skills and explore new ideas between our two workshop sessions, then come back to me and share what you have created.
- Tuesdays at 10 am - FREE workshops starting with a half-hour demonstration, and ending with a brief time for you to ask questions and discuss your projects.
- More days available on request
- Let me know the topics of interest to you so I can plan ahead
DATES: Tuesdays 3rd and 17th November - "Design Your Own Stencils" - two sessions to develop your skills in making stencils from all SORTS of places, then using those stencils in huge variety of creative skills from brush and roller painting to heliography and LOTS more. You'll have two weeks to try the skills and explore new ideas between our two workshop sessions, then come back to me and share what you have created.
- Register your expression of interest NOW
- Links and information will be sent to those who register closer to the time.
Toowoomba Qld
2020 Christmas Creativity Workshop details to be announced. Watch this space.
December Events
Toowoomba Qld
More Christmas Creativity Workshops in early December 2020. Make sure you're on my email lists to receive details. These workshops are always loads of fun!