A Weekend of Exhibitions

So many exciting things are planned for this weekend!

Tonight is the grand opening of the first ever solo gallery exhibition by Cathy Kirwan (Tinniegirl) at Red Brick Gallery in Ballarat.

Unfortunately, I'm totally bummed that I can't make it to opening night, but I'm heading down on Saturday to meet up with my sister, and Cathy, to see it.

I haven't even had the chance to take a sneak peek in Cathy's studio (like I would normally do), so I really really can't wait to see it!

There's an excellent little cafe just around the corner from Red Brick, so it's the perfect spot to meet up with friends for a visit!

If you're in the city, then make sure to get along to Outre Gallery and check out the very talented Jess McCaughey (Teddy Bears Wednesday).

Opening night is also tonight, but luckily both exhibitions run for two weeks until March 1st.

If you've never been along to check out an exhibition, then I can highly recommend it!

The Red Brick Gallery Group Show - A Mini Virtual Tour

I couldn't make it to the Friday Night opening of the Red Brick Group Show, so I was looking forward to travelling down during the week to see my Flight of The Ducks artwork on display.

It looks lovely hanging at the top of the stairs (if I do say so myself ha)!

The two beautiful paintings on the far wall next to the window are Cathy's

More lovely paintings and ceramics

I'm pretty sure this one was Sel's favourite - aptly titled 'Dogs In Space I' by Tam Jones. The piece next to it is 'Sun Flower' by Rosie Skilbeck, created using recycled junk mail - brilliant.

But this one was my absolute favourite. My iPhone photo does not do it justice at all.
The title is 'Hand Tree Three' by Megan Fromholtz.

You really can't tell from the photo, but all of those pieces of wire have been shaped into hands with five fingers and twisted together to form a tree. I think it's completely brilliant, and after working with wire to create my scultpured flowers, I'm fascinated with how Megan has achieved this. Wire is a really difficult medium to work with.

This is just a tiny bit of the entire show....

If you've never ventured out to see a group show, then I can highly recommend it. The range of artists and mediums is amazing.

It runs for another week, so make sure you pop in for a visit if you're in Ballarat!

The best bit about crafty blogging...

...is most definitely the people that you meet.

Red Brick Gallery

Where else can you find so many likeminded souls who'll spend an entire day chatting about craft and fabric and blogging and op shopping?

Thankyou so much to Brianna (my personal navigator), Vic & Punky, Bianca, Abbe & Harvey, Jodie, and Sel for coming along for a slightly forgetful and disorganised day out in Ballarat.

Ballarat Patchwork

PS - I'll be back tomorrow with some photos from the fabulous Group Exhibition at Red Brick Gallery. Can't wait to show you my favourite piece!

The Red Brick Gallery Group Show

Tomorrow night is the grand opening of the Red Brick Gallery Group Show.

I'm exhibiting my Flight of the Ducks piece, so if you'd like to see it in person, take a day trip to Ballarat and check it out!

The exhibition runs from February 3rd - February 16th 2012

Red Brick Gallery

218A Skipton St

Ballarat 3350

Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm.

Oh What a Night - Part One

Opening Night finally arrived!

It was so exciting to look inside the window and see beautiful things from some of my fave crafty peeps and then wander inside and see some of my very own handcrafted goodies for sale....

.... like one of my Owlie Pouches just hanging around waiting to go to a new home.

But then, it was soooo much more exciting to walk upstairs and see some of my sculptural works displayed in a gallery space for the very first time.

Along with these beautiful original artworks by Tinniegirl.

The thing that I love about group shows is that the artworks are so diverse. There really is something for everyone.

I fell in love with these pieces by Christine Hickson. Do you see the one on the bottom left? It's called 'Dorothy Grows Up' and it's coming home to live at my place at the end of the exhibition.

It suits me to a tee, and how could I not buy it, when it reminds me so much of my favourite shoes (which I just so happened to be wearing lastnight)

A big thankyou must go out to Steph and Marcia for being such wonderful hosts.

If you're out and about around the Ballarat area, you really must pop in for a visit.

Off to the Show

See you tomorrow!

My Creative Space

I'm off to another appointment today so I won't actually be creating anything, but I will be taking my sketchbook as I'll be there for a few hours.

In the meantime, please enjoy another sneaky peek of In Full Bloom.

I'll be packing my car when I get home, because tomorrow night is the opening of the group exhibition at Red Brick Gallery.

The home of My Creative Space

My Creative Space

It's my first creative space of the year, after I somehow managed to miss the re-start last week.

I'm afraid that all I can show is the remnants of yesterday's crafting.

I finished my second (and final) piece for the upcoming group exhibition at Red Brick Gallery in Ballarat.

I'll be there on opening night, which is Friday 4th February, but it runs for an entire month so there's plenty of time to head to Ballarat and check it out.

Now it's the thing that I don't like about finishing a project.... putting everything away and cleaning up my mess.

The home of My Creative Space

Red Brick Gallery - new stockist & Tomorrows Grand 70's plan!

Tomorrow night is the grand opening of the brand new Red Brick Gallery and Emporium in Ballarat.

I'm very excited as although I can't make it to the grand opening, I'll definitely be going in to visit on my christmas holidays.

You can find a range of my iPhone / Gadget pouches, and also some Betty Jo goodies! I can't wait to find out what other gorgeous handmade goodies will be stocked.


In other news, there's a grand groovy 70's plan in place for tomorrow. Just post a groovy photo of yourself from the 70's so that we can all have a good chuckle together (I think everyone needs a chuckle at this time of the year).

Of course, if you were only a twinkle in your parents eyes in the 70's, then feel free to play along with groovy 80's or groovy 90's (you young whippersnappers)!

I'll be searching through the archives (ahem.... photo albums) tonight to choose my fave. I'll add a little linky list too, so that we can all see who else is playing.

'Til then....