Dressing the loom with Liz Williamson

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Australian Design Centre

Join us for a special demonstration by master weaver, designer and curator of Weaving matter: material and context, Liz Williamson

Join curator of Weaving matter: materials and context, and master weaver, Liz Williamson, for a demonstration of ‘dressing’ a loom - setting up a loom for weaving and an introduction to the basics of weaving on an 8 shaft loom. Drop in throughout the day, or stay for the whole demonstration.Liz will be at the Centre 11:30am – 2:30pm to demonstrate and chat to people about weaving, her practice and creating designs at the loom. Liz is acknowledged as an established weaver, designer and curator based in Sydney’s Inner West on Gadigal and Wangal lands.

Saturday 6 May, 11:30am – 2:30pmPlease RSVP to attend this free eventDuring your visit you can see the current exhibitions Mutukaku Ngura Motorcar Country and Weaving matter: materials and context and browse the Object Shop.This will also be a unique opportunity to purchase Liz’s wraps and scarves woven for various projects and/or exhibitions, and until now, archived in her studio.

FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY: Please note: This event will be recorded. By attending the event you agree to be filmed and photographed, and for those images and footage to be shared online and across various promotional platforms.ACCESS: There is a ramp at the side entrance of ADC (Palmer St) and wheelchair-accessible toilet on the lower gallery level. Access to the lower level is through the main entrance off William St. Please ask our friendly staff for assistance. A full gallery Access statement is available to download from the ADC website.I﻿mage (top): Liz Williamson, working at the loom. Photo: Anna KuceraI﻿mage (bottom): Liz Williamson, Textured wraps, 1987. Photo: Ashley Barber

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