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Introduction to watercolour and ink illustration with Janette Lucas

Join local artist and author Janette Lucas on Saturday 2 April for an introduction to watercolour and ink illustration. Janette will guide you through a simple character development exercise. Ideal for absolute beginners or experienced practitioners! …

Catherine O’Leary Artist Talk

Join us for an Artist Talk presented by Catherine O’Leary on Friday 18 March 2022 at 11am. Catherine O’Leary is an Australian Artist, based in Castlemaine who works primarily in the Textile Arts. With a formal …

Pages From a Lockdown Diary: Official Opening

Join us for the official opening of ‘Pages From a Lockdown Diary’, an exhibition by artists Carole Wilson + Tim Craker, on Saturday 5 March at 2pm. Opening speeches from 2pm, followed by refreshments served at …

Frances Burke Floor Talk

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this talk was presented via Zoom; please scroll down to watch! Frances Burke was Australia’s most influential and celebrated textile designer of the 20th century. Distinctly evocative of Australia’s natural beauty, her …

NGV Kids on Tour

Saturday 15th - Sunday 23rd January 2022

Ararat Gallery TAMA (Textile Art Museum Australia) is thrilled to host NGV Kids on Tour this summer! NGV Kids on Tour offers FREE artist designed activities easily accessible to families in their local communities. Ararat Gallery …

Mini Makers Art Club

Mini Makers Art Club is taking a break in October and November, but in the meantime we have some fun take-away kits for your young artists to make at home! All you need to add is …

Workshop: ‘Tsutsumu’ Japanese Wrapping

Saturday 31 July, 1.30pm – 3.30pm The practice of wrapping thoughtfully is a part of Japanese history, and has evolved to become a sustainable practice that continues in their culture today. Inspired by items held in …

Workshop: ‘Mottainai’ Japanese Slow Stitch

Saturday 31 July 2021, 10am – 12.30pm Inspired by her textile collection featured in the ‘Thread of Life’ exhibition, Leanne O’Sullivan will show the tradition of the Japanese slow stitch in this enjoyable class. Participants will …

Artist Talk with Kate Rohde

Join us for an artist talk presented by Kate Rohde on Saturday 3 July at 2pm! Melbourne-based artist Kate Rohde makes highly ornate sculptural objects, taking inspiration from Rococo and Baroque decorative art, science, zoomorphism and …

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