Above: Henri Rousseau inspired Modern Sampler by Alan R Tremain. Modern quilt Sampler inspired by the artistic style of Post-Impressionist French painter Henri Rousseau (1884-1910) using cotton and linen fabrics. 216 x 216 cm.

2021 QUILTING & SEWING CLASSES SCHEDULE:
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at NARARA Community Centre, 2-12 Pandala road, narara NSW 2250

Narara Community Centre is part of Community SOS Central Coast.
Proceed north along Manns Road and turn into Carrington Street. Pandala Road is located on the right at the Oval next to Narara Valley High School.
Parking is available at the Centre.
www.communitysos.com.au/

latest exhibition:

The following exhibition has been postponed until further notice.

Alan R Tremain's “Java to Japan – The Forgotten Lands” exhibition features newly created works inspired by the Imperial Courts of Java and Japan during the 18th Century when Java and Japan were trade partners and exchanged many recorded textile influences - a journey of discovery. ‘Java to Japan – The Forgotten Lands’ will run on dates to be advised. The exhibition will feature an associated workshop.

Images below show inspirational references for this exhibition.

• Left: To-ho no bijin (Beauties of To-ho). 18th Century woodblock print by Kitao Shigemasa. Bijinga (beautiful person picture). British Museum Collection.
• Centre: Brojonoto. The last breath of the prince. Javanese story through a dance performance. Photo by Diego Zapatero
• Right: Hedy Lamarr as Manon deVargnes in Balinese dancer’s costume from 1939 film Lady of the Tropics.