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a matter of time at Gosford Regional Gallery

3 March 2017 Filed Under: a matter of time, Curator Knowledge, Exhibitions 1 Comment

My current curatorial project, a matter of time, is on exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery until 22 March 2017.  I invite you to join me for a curator floor talk and morning tea at 10.30am on Friday 10 March 2017.  Please RSVP to the gallery at (02) 43​04 7550.  All welcome!

Invitation to a matter of time at Gosford Regional Gallery

a matter of time at Gosford Regional Gallery

10 February 2017 Filed Under: a matter of time, Curator Knowledge, Exhibitions Leave a Comment

As a curator, one of my goals is to promote textile art in gallery settings to reach a broader audience so I am delighted that a matter of time tours next to Gosford Regional Gallery, Gosford, New South Wales, Australia 18 February – 22 March 2017. The official opening is at 6.30pm on Friday, 17 […]

Tutorial: How to Attach Textile Art to a Stretched Canvas

1 January 2017 Filed Under: Contemporary Quilts, Curator Knowledge, Technique:Finishing, Tutorials 9 Comments

This tutorial show one method for attaching your textile art to a stretched canvas in a way that allows for the work to be easily removed later if desired. Experiment and see what works for you.  There are many options available. Background For a while now I have been wanting to try mounting my small […]

A Matter of Time in Adelaide

Invitation to a matter of time in Adelaide

23 October 2016 Filed Under: a matter of time, Curator Knowledge Leave a Comment

Come along to the Craft & Quilt Fair  in Adelaide: 3-6 November 2016 and explore the fourth dimension in cloth in the exhibition a matter of time. I will be presenting a curator floor talk with local artists Suzanne Gummow, Julie Haddrick and Alvena Hall at 12.30pm on Thursday, 3 November only. All welcome! I […]

Shipping Textile Art: An Act of Faith

25 February 2016 Filed Under: Curator Knowledge, Daily Life 2 Comments

I was introduced to the risks of shipping textile art very early.? In 2000 I lovingly packed up my second quilting project, and first-ever baby quilt, and sent it by courier to England. My pregnant friend did not receive it; at least not straight away. Upon investigation, the courier company could find no trace of […]

a matter of time: photography day

22 February 2016 Filed Under: a matter of time, Curator Knowledge, Education, Exhibitions Leave a Comment

Here are some snaps from photography day for the exhibition a matter of time. I ordered a 25mm hard polystyrene sheet from a local supplier and arranged for it to be cut into three panels – each approximately 1220x810mm. This size was big enough to hold the artwork and, importantly, could still fit in my […]

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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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