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THE ART OF COMMUNITY

Fibre Arts Australia has hosted workshops and Fibre Arts events for over 25 years, giving professional and amateur artists from Australia and around the globe the opportunity to spend five days indulging their passion for creating art from fibre and textiles.

You’ll be astounded at what you can produce with the help of world-class tutors and the support of our energised, motivated and inspiring community of artistic souls.

Join one of our regular events and work intensively with the tutor of your choice. Widely regarded as the best Fibre Arts events in Australia, we guarantee you’ll leave feeling empowered, inspired and excited to come back again soon.

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ABOUT FIBRE ARTS AUSTRALIA EVENTS

Hosted in Ballarat, our five-day events cater to everyone from experienced artists who want to network with other professionals, to amateurs who want to test their skills and indulge their passion for the creative arts.

As well as working in small groups with your chosen tutor, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from some of the most popular, interesting and skilled craftsmen from around the world.

Our onsite accommodation and professional catering allow all participants to socialise and relax together daily. Your hosts Glenys Mann and Nonie Sutcliffe are always onsite and available to help make your experience the best it can be.

Many of our students go on to exhibit and sell their work in galleries, while others enjoy developing and exploring a project they have never had time to properly devote themselves to.

Workshop places fill quickly in our sought-after events so enrol today to avoid missing out!

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NONIE SUTCLIFFE

WHAT’S INCLUDED

From the time you arrive at a Fibre Arts Australia event, you will be well taken care of. During the event, you can choose to do as little or as much as you like. A specific itinerary will be forwarded to you well in advance of your arrival.

While the itinerary of each event is slightly different, here’s what to expect:

WORKSHOP SPACES

Open from 7am to 9pm daily.

TUTOR SUPPORT

Tutors are available from 9 am to 4 pm daily.

SLIDE LECTURES

Hosted by our tutors, these are available to all.

15x15 & 10x10 EXHIBITION

Contribute to and purchase an original mini-artwork in support of The India Project.

CATERING

There's no need to worry about food. Professional chefs prepare all your meals!

FIBRE ARTS TRADERS

Purchase materials, tools and more.

BUY FROM TUTORS

Our tutors will have works on sale.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Be part of the fun with our raffle and formal evenings.

EXHIBIT YOUR WORK

Showcase your efforts at the end of the week and celebrate!

Our Team

MEET GLENYS

As well as being an active member of the textile/fibre world for more than 40 years, Glenys Mann curates national and international fibre/textile exhibitions. Glenys has exhibited and taught internationally and nationally for 30 years. She exhibits singularly, every two years in well-known Australian and international

galleries. With a long and varied CV, Glenys’s work is collected by private individuals and galleries locally and around the world.

Having run Fibre Arts Australia, solely, for over 25 years, Glenys is passionate about helping artists of all skill levels to unleash their creative abilities, complete their work of art and enjoy every step of the process.

MEET NONIE

Nonie Sutcliffe has been an active member of the textile/fibre world for more than 35 years since she first studied weaving at Melbourne College of Textiles. A past president of the Victorian Felt Makers, Nonie’s work has evolved throughout the years from fibre-based art to painting and collage, where she has

produced a number of solo exhibitions whilst continuing to explore her journey and love affair with stitch.

Nonie is highly motivated to uncover the best tutors for our retreats so every student can make the most of their time at Fibre Arts Australia.