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Textiles

Textiles is one of the most exciting and diverse areas of contemporary practice, embracing new technologies, opportunities and career paths. The Textiles Workshop provides undergraduate and graduate courses, aiming to equip students with a range of practical, critical, and research skills while preparing them for careers as professional artists/designers and work in related fields. The Workshop promotes a creative and innovative approach within a contemporary context through the expertise of its staff, well equipped studio, seminars, excursions, workshops and visits to galleries, design studios and museums. The program encourages students to connect with their professional field and develop skills for their future careers.

Dan Edwards
Helen Jensma , 2007
Dan Edwards , 2009
Deirdre Kellaher , 2009
Leonie Gill , 2010
300 x 115 cm
dye on silk
Dorothy Kraft , 2010
40 x 30 cm
.27 mm wire, Super 8 film
Annabelle Davidson , 2010
Alison Munro , 2010
Veneshri Naiker , 2010

Latest Events

DIVERSE DIRECTIONS

Open Date: 12 May 2012 2:00pm
Location: ANU School of Art Foyer Gallery
Time: 2012-05-08 10:30 - 2012-05-19 17:00

ARTIST'S RECEPTION 2PM SATURDAY 12 MAY

Diverse Directions is a joint exhibition between three textile artists: Bev Moxon; Leonie Andrews; and Ola Robertson. Their journey began at the Canberra School of Art in 2001. This exhibition showcases their diversity in fibre and textiles.

Facilities

Textiles Workshop

The Textiles Workshop at ANU School of Art is a short walk from the city centre and near all the ANU facilities and student accommodation. It is a light and airy space with areas dedicated to print, dye, weave and tapestry. The studio is well equipped for hand and computer aided production of textiles, areas to display work and hold group meetings/seminars/workshops.

Projects

Textile Study Tours to Northern Vietnam and Lao PDR

 Join Valerie Kirk, renowned tapestry weaver and Head of Textiles at the AustralianNational UniversitySchool of Art for this superb 18-day study tour program to Lao PDR and northern Vietnam

NETS

An international textile exhibition spanning countries and continents

The TAPESTRY 2008 blog

The TAPESTRY 2008 blog is a place for tapestry news and events following on from the TAPESTRY 2008 at ANU.

tapestry2008.blogspot.com

Updated: 17 May 2012/ Responsible Officer:  Head of Office / Page Contact:  Web Publisher