The Muse and Maker's upcoming autumn workshops will shine a spotlight on the art of textiles.
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Titled Tapestries of Light, the creative retreat will return to the Robertson Hotel from May 25 to 26.
Founder Jasmin Tarasin came up with the idea for the series of retreats when she was swimming at her local beach, wanting people to have the opportunity to learn from, and connect with some of the country's best artists.
The retreats, which included one in March and another winter instalment coming up in August, are designed to encourage the exchanges of art-making, community, music, food, and nature-led experiences.
Attendees will have two of their own original artworks to take home, that have been created in collaboration with other artists.
"Many hands make life work," Ms Tarasin said.
"Lace-making, fabric patterning, and embroidery are embedded within histories of craft and domesticity yet also have the sly and subversive potential to be labours of love, longing, desire; and even protest.
"Learning textile skills from some of Australia's leading contemporary artists you will make your own lace sampler, fabric project and work on a collaborative wallpaper whilst developing your own unique creative voice that can be expressed via textiles."
The workshops
Multidisciplinary artist Paul Yore's workshop will encourage people to re-imagine materials through the use of discarded and abandoned craft projects and materials such as unworn clothes and off-cuts.
It aims to reduce landfill and go against the status quo.
Maggie Hensel Brown uses various needle techniques to create contemporary imagery.
Workshop participants will make a sampler specially designed by the artist, all of the materials are supplied.
Zanny Begg's workshop will focus on creating drawings and the art of tiling in a pattern, where they will work by themselves, as well as others.
They can order tea towels, clothing or other items of their choice to take with them.
Liam Benson will focus on the importance of sharing creative processes, and the benefits of collaborative projects.
His experimental textile workshop will explore mindfulness and there will be an introductory artist talk.
Choreographer Emma Saunders will lead a movement workshop, and there will be a fireside music performance by the Doldrums.
Prices
Package one: deluxe
$1500 all inclusive which covers:
- Overnight accommodation at the hotel with use of the grounds including the pool. Saturday arrival with a Sunday evening departure.
- Meals catered including buffet breakfast, lunch and afternoon teas, a long table dinner with locally sourced produce and all drinks
- Artist and movement workshops, materials where specified and four artworks in collaboration with contemporary artists
- Morning activities including walks and meditation
- Evening entertainment with a special guest musician
A 50 per cent payment deposit is required through Eventbrite and payment plans are available.
Package two: one day workshop pass
$500 per day which includes:
- Artist and movement workshops, included materials where specified, two artworks in collaboration with contemporary artists
- Meals catered including morning and afternoon tea and lunch
A fee payment is required when it is booked and payment plans are available.
Go to museandmakercreativeretreats.com for more information.
