Fibre
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The Fibre Show 2016 – “Feeling for Fibre”
The first fibre exhibition held at Blue Knob Hall Gallery in 2005 was called ‘Feeling for Fibre’, where “Twenty-five weavers, quilters, felt-makers and sculptors address costume, custom and comfort” (archives quote). The aim was to showcase the innovative, creative and functional forms that felt making and fibre were becoming. It has become an annual event…
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The Fibre Show 2015
This annual exhibition shines light on the world of fibre and all its versatility, functionality and beauty, from wool to wood, felting to carving and weaving to stitching; it represents the diversity and practicality of all that is fibre.
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2015 – ORIKIRI FELT 2 Day Workshop with Sachiko Kotaka
Weaving Workshops – A Taste of Tapestry with Rupda Wilson
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The Fibre Show 2014
Blue Knob Hall Gallery’s annual fibre exhibition is currently showing. This year’s exhibition has been seen by many people, the work admired by all those who have come from quite far afield. The installation by local artist Claire L’Arrivee is worth the visit. She has shown how the transformation of the humble fibre can turn…
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The Fibre Show 2013
Beautifully crafted felted clothing, basketry, tapestry and sculptural works have lifted these crafts from their humble beginnings into the realms of wearable art and major artworks in themselves.
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The Fibre Show 2012 – “Of Fibre”
Blue Knob Hall Gallery’s annual fibre exhibition ‘of Fibre’ opens on Friday 18th May. This event showcases a variety of art from the creative fibre artists in the region. Whether of traditional or contemporary origin, natural or man/woman made, the ‘humble’ fibre can also be:sustainablenaturally beautifultenaciousphysically fitenduringalluringtruly capable and full of expression. Please note: The bi-annual…
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2012 – Decorative Felt Stole workshop with Sachiko Kotaka
Decorative Felt Stole Workshop 2 day workshop with Sachiko Kotaka Learn to create a little, or quite complex, tactile or maybe sculptural piece, by combing relatively easy techniques with Sachiko demonstrating along the way.
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The Fibre Show 2011 “Of Fibre”
Don’t miss this year’s annual ‘Of Fibre’ Exhibition. It’s our most dynamic show yet, and features the diversity of over forty fibre artists. Lots of new exhibitors have come forward to surprise and delight. It’s always a treat to see how creative evolution plays out in the skilful works of local fibre artists. ‘Of Fibre’…
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“Fibble Fabble Fibre II”
ENJOY FIBBLE FABBLE FIBRE II and its “UNLIKELY STORIES”, as told in fibre artists’ distinguished mediums:- cellulose, hemp, jute, flax, ramie, sisal, wood, spider, silk, sinew, catgut, wool, hair, bamboo, modal, seacell, fibreglass, optical, polymer or micro-fibre – all speak from “another” place in dialects that can inspire and delight us. What surprises will be…
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