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Invitation: Art of Finishing Zoom Event

25 June 2022 Filed Under: Curator Knowledge, Education, Teaching, Technique:Finishing Leave a Comment

Join Brenda Gael Smith in August for the Art of Finishing, a 90-minute “pay what you wish” Zoom event that is open to anyone interested in brainstorming and enhancing the presentation of their quilts and textile art.

Bower of Beauty ImproVines Demo

23 March 2022 Filed Under: Education, Teaching Leave a Comment

Join me on Zoom at 7am on Friday 25 March (Sydney time) for a step-by-step demonstration of how to make Bower of Beauty ImproVines design from the National Quilt Museum Block of the Month program. I will also share a selection of artworks featuring this versatile motif. Depending on numbers, there may also be an […]

national QUilt Museum Block of the Month: Preview image of March 2022 block by Brenda Gael Sith

ImproVines Design: Bower of Beauty

4 March 2022 Filed Under: Education, Published Projects, Teaching, Technique:Piecing Leave a Comment

For March 2022 in the National Quilt Museum Block of the Month program, guest designer Brenda Gael presents an ImproVines design: Bower of Beauty. She will also be demonstrating this technique in the upcoming All Star Virtual Sampler Platter event presented by the Global Quilt Connection.

National Quilt Museum Block of the Month Club 2022

3 January 2022 Filed Under: Australia WIde Seven, Education, Published Projects Leave a Comment

There is power in making. There is also power in committing to a regular creative practice with structure and a reporting process. As you consider your plans for 2022, take a look of the Block of the Month Club, organised by The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, USA. Through this program, the museum aims […]

Quilts Unlimited 2021

9 December 2021 Filed Under: Curator Knowledge, Exhibitions Leave a Comment

Quilts Unlimited 2021 Juror of Selection Brenda Gael Smith shares five top tips for entrants for textile art exhibitions and other resources.

what this curator looks for

Ask a Curator Q&A

16 September 2020 Filed Under: Curator Knowledge 2 Comments

For Ask a Curator day 2020, Brenda Gael Smith invites Q&A and shares what she looks for when selecting works for exhibition.

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Come along to the @quiltfest Mid Atlantic Quilt Fe
Come along to the @quiltfest Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton Virginia from 26 February to 1 March! 

I will be there teaching a 1-day workshop Logs and Ladders Building with Improvisation and two half-day workshops: Geometricks and Bodacious Beads.
 
My artwork will also be on display in the @saqaart global exhibition - Minimalism.

#brendagaelsmithworkshop #saqaart #quiltfest #midatlanticquiltfestival


Threads of our Time – Christchurch Symposium 2026
Threads of our Time - Christchurch Symposium 2026 - has released the teaching schedule. I will be teaching four workshops:

⭐ Abstraction in Action (2 days): stretch your creative muscles! an introduction to abstraction in concept and practice;
⭐ Logs & Ladders: building with improvisation - convert your scraps into dynamic compositions;
⭐ Zig Zag Pizzazz: create energetic designs with flair and style with freeform piecing; and
⭐ The Art of Finishing: enhance the presentation of your quilts. A fresh look at edge treatments, labels, hanging sleeves and more.

Bookings open next week. I went to my very first symposium back in 2003 and was energised by the enthusiasm and stimulation. I hope you will join me in 2026!

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