Newsy: Textile Art Festival coming in June

If you live or travel close enough, don’t miss the Textile Art Festival coming up soon in Queensland, Australia. A browse through the Festival Preview Magazine revealed several events that will appeal to art quilters.

State of the Art 2011
Art quilts of various themes feature in this exhibition which includes work by Margie Creek, Sue Dennis, Mel Forrest, Jan McPike, Linda Robertus and others, all members of Queensland Quilters Guild. All the quilts feature non-traditional techniques. See it first at the festival. Presented by Queensland Quilters Inc.
Art Quilt Challenge
Quilters from The Fabric Art Studio in Coffs Harbour are participating in a 12-month challenge. Themes explored are Midnight, Jewels, Love, Fences, Beginnings, Music and Self Portrait. See it at the Festival. Presented by Sandy Corry.
Julie Haddrick: Art Quilter
Enjoy this exhibition of Julie Haddrick’s quilts. Julie, of South Australia has won numerous awards and specialises in original stained glass and appliquéd wall quilts. Her work features hand-dyed and printed fabrics. Julie teaches art-oriented design techniques and will also conduct classes at the festival and demonstrate in the Artists at Work area.

Visit the official Textile Art Festival site for more information.

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