A Handmade Life Collective Exhibition 2020
Opened today Thursday 15 to 25th October.
We will be open every day till Sunday 25th so you are welcome to visit.
All welcome!
Covid safe protocols will be in place, maximum 12 in the gallery at one time.
See the online exhibition on the link below!
https://www.ahandmadelifecollective.com/
Chrissie Cotter Gallery
31A Pidcock St Camperdown NSW.
Gallery Hours are from 10am – 5pm
Fri 22nd, Sat 23rd, Sun 24th
Fri 29th, Sat 30th
From now until Saturday 9th May WoodPaperSilk will be hosting a Mother’s Day pop up full of lots of handmade goodness from local and interstate makers, mine included.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions we have set it up a little differently than usual, allowing you to purchase either from the front window, singularly in store or via newsletter. Meryl has styled the window so you can see a selection of what’s in store. It will also be lit up at night for your viewing pleasure.
The shop will be open weekdays 9-5 and Saturday 2nd and 9th from 9-12.
Studio 2/3 Victoria St Lewisham 2049. Just down from Lewisham Station.
If you are unable to visit in person, Meryl will be sending out a series of newsletters with itemised products that you can order via email or phone.
To get on the mailing list email her at: woodpapersilk@optusnet.com.au
Free delivery is being offered within the local Inner West area until May 9th or postage is available, fees apply. Allow extra time for delivery.
Let us know when purchasing if you’d like your purchase gift wrapped.
Stay safe, keep healthy with social distancing and window or email shopping!
For further enquiries ring: 0427 087 556
Saturdays shop girls will be Meryl from WoodPaperSilk and Gill from Feltwilde
You are cordially invited to celebrate the opening of A Handmade Life Collective’s new show.
Pop in to AHLC Instagram and Facebook for more info.
Or individually:
@woodpapersilk @feltwilde @rocookartist
@shushuau @taleoftheblackcat @romana_tos
Save the date! Cath from the Happenstore has gathered a wonderful collection of arty crafty types in store for a Christmas market. That includes yours truly. Here is a chance to buy beautiful handmade gifts from over 20 artisans, chat to the makers and enjoy the baking excellence of Flour and Stone. I will have some new designs that I am looking forward to putting out on the day.
I would love you to visit me at merry merry market
Saturday December 1st
10 to 4pm.
55 Parramatta Road Annandale.
Passionate about playing with paper? I am excited about applying and making a work for this exhibition. This opportunity could be perfect for you too!
Where to find me and my jewellery up to Christmas!
I am looking forward to being part of Gifted at the Happenstore.
2nd December, 10am to 4pm
55 Parramatta Road, Annandale.
29th November to 22 December.
Stanley Street Gallery
1/52-54 Stanley Street
Darlinghurst.
Romana will be at Artisan Gift Market
9th & 10th December, 10am to 3pm
Tramsheds, 1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge
WoodPaperSilk is a treasured stockist.
An Inner West gallery with a beautiful collection of art and artisan made wares.
4 Victoria Street Lewisham, Sydney NSW 2049
Open Monday to Friday 9 – 6pm Saturday 9 – 4pm
I would love to for you to visit!
It has been quite a journey to be ready for this exhibition.
Now it is up, I am relieved the work is done (for now), but also so impressed with the strong, beautiful work that my fellow artists have created.
Gallery Hours
Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm
Closing Drinks on Sunday the 22nd October.
Each artist will be taking a turn on gallery duty so there will always be someone on hand to talk about the artworks and makers. The 22nd is the day we are having closing drinks. Chat with the artists, pick up your art purchases or decide to buy one you have been wavering about, all with a glass of bubbles or a fortifying brew from Young Henry’s who kindly supported our opening night and the upcoming closing drinks.
Thanks Young Henry’s and thank you to all who came and made our opening night such a success.
Be sure to check out some of the other Craft Events under The Sydney Craft Week banner.
Ciao for now
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Gill and I have organised another Pop Up Shop to coincide with The Inner West Open Studio Trail
We have gathered together some of the Inner West’s vibrant, creative talent for this event
so expect to see some fresh and beautiful creations.
Thursday the 11th of May we are opening the doors at 10 am.
Come and join us on Thursday evening with a glass of champers
from 5pm to 9pm
Wood Paper Silk across the road is also on the trail, so pop in and see the
‘Well Cushioned’ Community Challenge Exhibition they are installing for the Studio Trail.
Pop Up Hours:
Thursday 11th May, 10am to 9pm
Friday 12th May, 10am to 6pm
Saturday 13th May, 10am to 5pm
Sunday 14th May, Mother’s Day, 11am to 3pm.
Friday 19th May, 10am to 6pm
Saturday 20th May, 10am to 5pm
Sunday 21st may, 11am to 3pm.
See work by:
Julia Flanagan of Frejj Leather accessories.
Rowan Sivyer of Little Rowan Redhead illustration
Kim Davies handmade creations
Gill Brookes of Feltwilde Handmade Felt
Romana Toson of Tiger Talisman Design Jewellery
Box People wood works
Margaret Daszkiewicz of Red Hedgehog crochet jewellery
Lorrie of Shu Shu Leather
Vicki Mason is a Melbourne based Contemporary Jeweller
I was lucky enough to see ‘Dry’, an exhibition of Vicki’s recent work at Gallery 20/17 in Sydney.
Her beautifully resolved, wearable forms are creations inspired from her exploration of dry climate plants and the significance of water in the garden.
In 2015, Vicki completed an Australia Council for the Arts Residency in Barcelona and
‘Dry’ is a collection of works she has created since her return.
Vicki says of her time in Barcelona,
‘I was able to do enough research to keep me inspired for the next five years’.
Title: Fountain and pool series
Materials: Powder coated brass, sterling silver, oxidised sterling silver, hand-dyed cotton, cotton, leather
Dimensions: Largest – 8.4 x 8.4 x 2.2 cm
Photographer: Andrew Barcham
“Her fountains and pools series taps into the poetic approach to water seen in Islamic gardening traditions. These ornamental garden features bring the cool, reflective, musical and playful characteristics of water to the garden, while at the same time often serving the function of irrigating its plants”.
Title: Ripple cool pool. 2016.
Materials: Powder coated brass, sterling silver, cotton
Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.3 x 1.4 cm
Photographer: Andrew Barcham
Title: Watery pool (detail). 2016.
Materials: Cotton, silk, powder coated brass & sterling silver
Dimensions: 35.5 x 20 x 0.7 cm
Photographer: Andrew Barcham
Title: Correa alba series. 2016.
Materials: Powder coated brass, sterling silver, cotton, linen
Dimensions: Largest – 6.9 x 6.9 x 1.4 cm
Photographer: Andrew Barcham
Title: Bottlebrush garland. 2016.
Materials: Linen, brass, sterling silver
Dimensions: 29 x 25 x 3.5 cm
Photographer: Andrew Barcham
You will be able to see Vicki Mason’s work in e.g.etal, Melbourne
in February 2017. Stay tuned, I will post the dates as soon as I have them!!
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