by Linda Penny | 12 May, 2023 | WA Markets
What a great time was had by all at the inaugural Joondalup Artisan Market on Sunday 7 May. There were about 170 stalls, and our stall was bursting with products from our Gifter Artisans. We used the market to not only promote and sell our Gifter Artisans’ work, but...
by Linda Penny | 6 Apr, 2022 | Creativity
Hi there, and welcome to my third instalment in my botanical dyeing journey! In my last post I went through how to (or how not to) make avocado dye. The dye was quite cloudy, I think due to the very small pieces of avocado flesh that did not get trapped by the muslin...
by Linda Penny | 23 Mar, 2022 | Creativity
Many years ago, I heard how fantastic avocado skins and stones were as a natural dye for fabric. Consequently, I would save my skins and stones in the freezer and after six months, when I ran out of room, I would reconsider my need for these items and toss them in the...
by Linda Penny | 15 Dec, 2021 | CAPWA Gifter Artisans
We are so lucky in WA to have a community of talented and generous artists where we can source the most unique Christmas gifts. I recently attended the Lesmurdie Arts and Crafts Christmas sale of works at Falls Farm in Kalamunda. Another stunning venue, and a...
by Linda Penny | 1 Dec, 2021 | WA Events
The fabulous Snippets Exhibition at Waterwheel Gallery last weekend was created by artists from the UFO Creatives. The pieces showed how the simple needle and thread, or slow stitching as it is called in some circles, have the ability to transform textiles into...
