We will be exploring the art of wet felting with Robyn Delaney. Robyn will demonstrate some basic techniques to make small items such as coasters, cords, buttons and beads. These…
Ever had the experience of knowing you have exactly the right art medium or piece of textile for your project, but you just can't find it? You are not alone!…
Priscilla Edwards began creating sculptural textiles while studying embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University during the 1990’s. It was here she was encouraged to nurture her love of found materials and…
Each year Stitching and Beyond members fill the Lightbox (the wee gallery downstairs from the Long Gallery, Salamanca) with small stitched creations, usually no bigger than about 10 to 15…
What is Kawandi? In India, 'Kawandi' means quilt. It is a technique developed by the Siddis, an African community brought to India more than 800 years ago. It is made…
A social stitch day and a chance for review or help with your Challenge pieces. We can especially help if you are at all concerned about how to hang your work. There…
There's been lots of requests to explore this wonderful skill that has endless possibilities. Again, no single tutor, but several members on hand (with a large book collection) to help…
Julia Wright trained in Applied Design at Edinburgh College of Art and has been teaching textiles and exhibiting for over 25 years in the UK and internationally. Now based in…
A wonderful display of Tasmanian flora created by members of Stitching and Beyond to herald spring and our upcoming Biennial Out of Hand exhibition. Leading up to the Out of…
This month, we want to try exploring hand and machine embellishing together - discover the "what ifs" of life, rather than have one person lead us through. Embellishers are also…
Our 20th Anniversary Out of Hand exhibition opening will take place on Thursday 25 September at 6pm, the evening before the exhibition opens to the general public. Members and invited…
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Stitching and Beyond. To celebrate we are putting on our best Out of Hand exhibition EVER!! Enjoy a wonderful collection of fibre, paper…
Let's slow down and reflect on Out of Hand. Some members will still be involved with the exhibition, but for those who can make it, enjoy a relaxing day working…
Judith Burns is a City and Guilds-trained textile designer and embroiderer, who makes textile art on Anaiwan and Gumbaynggir country in northern NSW. Her recent work focuses on ways to…
Sadly Pauline's "cabachon" exploration day has had to be postponed and will be rescheduled in 2026. So let's enjoy a relaxing day working on our own projects and enjoying conversation.…
