Abi Thompson's fun and creative one-day workshop will have students constructing and weaving unique onto three-dimensional vessels (gourds). Students will use recycled and soft yarns such as rattan, cotton cord, and string for construction. In this workshop you will combine gourds with basketry - the soft and the round. You'll complete an individual sculpture in a day and learn new basketry skills.
Your tutor Abi Thompson has worked and lived in NE Victoria since her art career began in the '70s. She's known for her eclectic range of skills in textiles, soft sculpture, and painting. These have led her to experiment with recycled materials and combinations of disciplines, from wild hats to wearable art, from embroidery to drawing. Abi believes it's all about skills.
Morning tea and lunch are provided. Please advise any dietary requirements to the NACNet team - contacts below.
The Create Narrandera program, is made possible by grants from the Regional Renewal Strengthening Rural Communities Program ‘Small and Vital’ fund and donor partners the Bertalli Family Foundation and the Yulgilbar Foundation; and the Narrandera Shire Council’s Community Grant Program.
The NACNet team is pleased to also have obtained sponsorship from the Narrandera Branch of the Country Women's Association and the Narrandera Community (Bendigo) Bank to support the Create Narrandera program.
For further information regarding this workshop, please contact:
Julie 0427 985 297 or Lindee 0411 277 368 or email: nacnet@hotmail.com or message us on Facebook @Narranderaartsandcreativenetwork
