Fashion And Art
The relationship between fashion and art has been long and volatile yet since the modern era, they have always worked as de facto partners. Their relationship was particularly strong in the early 20th...
View ArticleLace Study Centre
Everyone with a passion for these intricate and extraordinary textiles, including lacemakers, embroiderers, students and designers, is invited to use this unique resource. Visit the Lace Study Centre...
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Diana Brennan: Entre-deux Textiles
The French term entre-deux means a lace ribbon that joins or separates two pieces of cloth. It also defines a space or state of being between two extremes. French-Australian artist Diana Brennan takes...
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Why should the kids have all the fun? This workshop is for adults who would like to personalise, add and embellish a handmade vessel. Local ceramic practitioners provide expert advice on how to attach...
View ArticleAncient weaving techniques: Master class with Mavis Ganambarr
Let the past speak through your fingers as you learn Indigenous weaving and lace techniques. Join Mavis Ganambarr and assistant Cathie Martin in this master class and learn a traditional hand-weaving...
View ArticleKnitted and Looped for kids
Part of the Kids Design Weekend, here’s an opportunity to leave your mark on Sydney Design 2011. Kids and their families can participate in a dynamic workshop led by UK-based artist Shane Waltener, and...
View ArticleKnitted and Looped
Here’s an opportunity to leave your mark on Sydney Design 2011. Visitors can participate in a dynamic workshop led by UK-based artist Shane Waltener, and add your own personal touch to the giant...
View ArticleLove Lace – until April 2012
A disused farm truck revived by its impressive metal lace body, a sculpture of a female uterus made from delicately knitted human hair, a replica Ford motor engine created from thin crocheted steel....
View ArticleWhat’s the buzz on SD11?
Hear what the critics and participants have to say about the Sydney Design festival: The Fictional Julie Koh participated in Zoe Sadokierski’s exhibition and workshop Type Horses. Julie interviewed...
View ArticleDesign all year round.
Keep up to date with design within the Powerhouse Museum by joining our design database – sign up here. Our Facebook and Twitter accounts cover design related topics and events, particularly within...
View ArticleProfessional Development Day for teachers
Presented in partnership with the Technology Educators Association and the Powerhouse Museum, a professional development day for teachers of Textiles & Design, Visual Arts and Design &...
View ArticleFashion And Art
The relationship between fashion and art has been long and volatile yet since the modern era, they have always worked as de facto partners. Their relationship was particularly strong in the early 20th...
View ArticleKnitted And Looped for students
In these hands-on workshops, students will have the opportunity to work alongside UK-based exhibition artist Shane Waltener, as they knit and knot yarn and string together, to help grow an ongoing lace...
View ArticleFashion And Art
The relationship between fashion and art has been long and volatile yet since the modern era, they have always worked as de facto partners. Their relationship was particularly strong in the early 20th...
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