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Author of - Embroidered Books and Bags with Paper and Stitch: Innovative Surface Techniques for Embellishing Bags ... "The general idea is that you cover the reverse side of the fabric with coffee or tea dyed newspaper, free machine stitch in 'meandering vertical lines' then brush, teasel or pull away pieces of the paper - scissors are not allowed as the edges would be too neat. "
Jacinta Leishman I'm a textile artist living in Warrandyte, Melbourne, Australia. I have three girls, 20, 15 and 9 yrs and am married. I dye merino and silk fibres for The Thread Studio primarily, but also work alongside Rae from Raesrags, attending shows, forums and teaching workshops. Link here to my blog-spot, with work samples. Exalted living artwork in her own life-time, India Flint Author of Eco Colour - botanical dyes for beautiful textiles (this book launched at Beautiful Silks). India lives and works with her children on a property on the eastern escarpment of the Mount Lofty Ranges in South Australia. She combines lecturing in ecologically sustainable dye processes at the South Australian School of Art with dye workshops and art for Beautiful Silks, research, textile practice, playing tenor saxophone and farming. Most of the wool and plants used in her work are sourced from the farm. Her work is represented in a number of European Museums as well as private collections. Link to the video interview
Rick McGill - visiting tutor Creator of the hats in My Fair Lady and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Also credited with the headwear shown in ‘Star Wars'. Rick's amazing headgear creations are filling a big screen near you . . . on Nicole Kidman's head! They feature in key scenes of Moulin Rouge. Link to the radio interview
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Isobel Hall- visiting tutor