Yes, your favourite house of fibre is a polling place!
We will have the ubiquitous democracy sausage sizzle and an assortment of baked goodies from our members. We will fire up the barbie at 8 am and cook until we run out of our delicious butcher (Gordon & Luxton) sausages.
So come, get a sausage, a cake and a cold drink…. oh and you had better vote too!
Pop in and see us at Richard Randall Studio at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. Our members have been very busy making beautiful work to sell. You can buy handspun, handwoven, felted, dyed, sewn, knitted, crocheted, and all handmade yummy items.
Join us in making beanies for ABC’s Kat Feeney’s project for the charity GIVIT. We are knitting and crocheting beanies to keep Brisbane heads warm. Acrylic yarn is best to use as it’s easiest to care for. Drop off at ABC studios at Southbank or our premises at Auchenflower by or on 30 June 2023.
Need a beanie pattern?
There are lots of free patterns on the internet. Google is your friend! For example, if you can knit only plain (knit) stitch, try googling “garter stitch beanie pattern free beginners” or something like that.
Also, if you’re unsure of a technique, do a search on YouTube where you will find many helpful videos.
In the meantime, here’s a pattern for beginner/intermediate knitters.
Join us on Thursday 27 April, to visit Maroochy Botanic Garden to see the exhibition ‘Sentience’ by Suzy Furness.
Trip includes Coach travel to exhibition, other attractions and a stop at a cafe for lunch.
Lunch is not included.
Thanks to Councillor Peter Matic for getting our footpath on the schedule. Our members are very excited to no longer deal with muddy puddles.
at our Shibori and Indigo Workshop last weekend!
Check out our workshops for the next dates.
Get your Christmas gifts sorted early!
Get your Christmas shopping done early this year!
Beautiful handmade goodies from the members’ of Queensland Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists.
There will be a diverse range of traditional and contemporary fibre arts skills for sale including Spinning, Weaving, Dyeing, Paper, Bookmaking, Basketry, Stitching, Felting, Knitting and Crochet.
Demonstrators will be showing how they make their work.
We are looking forward to selling our members’ work at Richard Randall Studio Mt Coot-tha from Friday 2 September until Sunday 11 September.
We are excited to present the Fibre Arts Expo, an exhibition of our members’ finest works at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
Held from 10 to 12 June, 9 am to 5 pm, the Fibre Arts Expo showcases work that is not only of the highest calibre in craftsmanship and technical ability, but which also speaks to the intricacy of expression, the intimacy of design, thoughtful communication, and visual excitement.
There will be a diverse range of traditional and contemporary fibre arts skills on display including Spinning, Weaving, Dyeing, Paper, Bookmaking, Basketry, Stitching, Knitting and Crochet.
Judged by a panel of experts, entries will be evaluated on concept, design, and technique. Visitors are also invited to choose their favourite to win the Viewer’s Choice Award.
Attend Fibre Arts Expo for an eye-opening view of the creating process with demonstrators scheduled for each day.
The art gallery experience is also complemented by an on-site Gallery Shop, the perfect place to pick up handmade warm winter garments and accessories.
Finally, relax in the Café with a cuppa and delicious hot lunch or sweet treat.
The Queensland Spinners Weavers & Fibre Artists group are all-inclusive, welcoming all backgrounds and skill levels from beginners to experienced. They look forward to meeting you at the Fibre Arts Expo.
Entry is $5 and includes a raffle ticket. Children receive FREE entry.
The Exhibition Opening is on Friday 10 June at 6.30 pm.
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When: Friday 10 June to Sunday 12 June 2022
Where: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium, Brisbane
Cost: Entry is $5 – includes a raffle ticket. Children receive FREE entry
