Friday, June 26, 2009

Boronia Saggers Native Plant Dyes


Boronia Saggers has been experimenting with dyeing silk with native plant material for the past 10 years.  She uses a shibori technique to manipulate and add texture and design to the material. Her workshop will involve colouring silk scarves with a purple berry plant as well as a unique "puff ball" dye. Boronia prides her silks for their rich and vibrant colours.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Michael Roseth Print Maker



Michael Roseth

Michael is a highly qualified print artist who has worked at all levels of printmaking from workshops to lecturing at the Charles Darwin University over the past 10 years.  He has also undertaken major projects and exhibited widely including several solo shows and numerous group exhibitions.  His works have been exhibited internationally in South Africa and Canada and he undertook a major project in Israel.  His projects can be viewed at www.michaelroseth.net

Peta Smith



Peta Smith

Has lived in the Northern Territory since 1982.  She is a qualified art teacher I has worked in many remote communities teaching fabric printing to regional remote women, in both the desert and tropical communities in the Territory. She has also worked as an art teacher in high schools and played a role in assisting students with fabric printing courses at CDU.  Throughout this time Peta has managed her fabric printing practice, undertaking all aspects of printing and making fashion items, which she sells at the Nightcliff markets at a self managed stall. Peta is well known throughout the Territory particularly for her individual lino prints and quality of work.