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.

BOOK NOW FOR January 2019 QUILTING & SEWING workshops and CLASSES:
at Wyoming Community Centre, 147 Maidens Brush Road, Wyoming NSW 2250

CLICK HERE for January 2019 Workshops and Classes Schedule
YOU MUST BOOK by Friday, 4th January FOR THE DAYS YOU WISH TO ATTEND.
Email me dates you wish to book and I will confirm with material requirements.
Email: ozquilt@bigpond.com. Enquiries: 0418 273 940.
The four, one day workshops offered are (in order of dates and complexity);
Moonflower: Madeira Applique, QAYG (possibly) 9 x 20 inch blocks background fabric approx.
Strip pieced Hexagons: using Jelly Roll (JR) and background fabric.
New Lone Star: all straight grain, no Y seams, self-patterned border top and bottom, using Jelly Roll (JR) and background fabric.
Scrap Quilt with a twist: using 2 inch wide pieces, Medium to Dark, Neutrals & Accent fabric scraps.
Sit & Sew classes are $15 per day, Workshop days are $25 per day, Workshop follow up days are $15 per day and Hooped Machine Embroidery days are $15 per day.
You can attend any combination of class types as per the table below totalling 8 full days for January 2019. If you cannot attend Weekday workshops and wish to do one or more workshops on the two Sundays instead, let me know.
Workshop templates provided where needed and some pre-sewing of fabric strips (as will be indicated) is preferred for Strip Pieced Hexagons and New Lone Star Workshops.
Limited number of small 60 degree triangle rulers are available to purchase for Hexagon quilt workshop.
 

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.