Currently from Kerikeri in The Far North, Isla approaches her art practice with a very empathetic mindset. Here she talks about her materials, her making, her thoughts and her feelings:
I am an artist living in Aotearoa New … Read more
Isla Fabu
Tag: SDA
Aotearoa – Land of the Long White Cloud.
20th January 2022 – 28th February 2022.
Curated Exhibition for NZ Area Surface Design Association Members
The call went out to the members of the New Zealand group of The Surface Design Association to consider this topic from various aspects: … Read more
Beauty and The Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Solo Exhibition by Isla Fabu
03/03/2022 – 11/04/2022
The gallery is tranquil but stimulating – what a wonderful combination for an exhibition in these times. Works made with infinite care and exquisite detail … Read more
Jane Woodhall
Member of the New Zealand Regional group of The Surface Design Association.
As an exhibitor in Aotearoa – Land of The Long White Cloud (Jan 20th 2022 – February 28th 2022) this is the first time ‘from out of the … Read more
Beth Pottinger- Hockings
New Plymouth. Member of Creative Fibre NZ and SDA NZ Regional Group.
‘from out of the blue studio gallery’ is always pleased and excited to receive works from one of Taranaki’s driving forces in the fibre … Read more
I Haven’t Lost My Marbles (Yet)………
A Solo Exhibition by Jeanette Verster.
11th November – 22nd December 2021.
This is the long awaited and rescheduled solo exhibition of one of Taranaki’s premier, award winning textile artists. Known for her unusual insights and imaginative combination of materials … Read more
From My Land
Current exhibition on until 8th November 2021.
Extended hours for the Taranaki Arts Trail days .
Open Everyday 9am – 5 pm until 8th November.
The current exhibition highlights the work of the resident artist Viv Davy. This aligns with … Read more
Heather Wratt
Te Puke, New Zealand. Member of the SDA NZ regional Group.
Heather has a deep love of wool and of gardens. Her works reflect these influences. Here she describes her own creative life:
I have knitted and crocheted making garments … Read more
Anne Garvey
Bio for Anne Garvey
Anne is the tutor for our current workshop courses using up-cycling and repurposing of textiles that can no longer satisfactorily perform their original task.
See the workshop pages in the drop down menu for the details … Read more
Christine Keller
Christine Keller is a senior professional weaver from Dunedin. She operates the LoomRoom in Dunedin which you can explore through her website https://christinekeller.co.nz/
As a long standing and very valued member of The Surface Design Association, Christine joined in the … Read more