2021-07-20 09:33
Earlier this year I received a notification from Feed Burner informing me that from July this year, they would be fazing out the service. When I checked, I was surprised to find that there a… Read More
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2021-06-30 08:44
Here we are at the end of June, already halfway through 2021. Life seems to be still on hold and while I write this almost half of Australia is in lockdown due to Covid19. It has been a stra… Read More
2019-12-05 00:49
Vicki Aspenberg "The Seasons March On' 7" X 5" tapestry postcard. Tapestry weaving is what I would describe as a 'solitary process' distractions are unwelcome and often of great annoya… Read More
2019-06-03 04:49
Have you ever had a favorite piece of knitwear, one that makes you feel warm and cozy and never want to take off?I bought this jumper at my local St Vinnies charity shop for $2.00. I was sur… Read More
2019-02-03 02:35
Mirka Mora PAS DE DEUX—DRAWINGS AND DOLLS is an exhibition currently on display at Heide Museum of Modern Art. Originally the exhibition was to celebrate Melbourne artist Mirka Mora&r&helli…Read More
2018-11-02 02:19
Vivienne Pengilley, Ducati Trip, 1977Ararat Gallery TAMA are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. Everyone is invited to join the celebrations at the newly refurbished Gallery… Read More
2018-08-03 23:40
Kate Derum 'In the Heat of the Moment' 1998After years of planning and closure of the gallery for extensions and complete renovations, Ararat Gallery TAMA reopens to the public today. Ararat… Read More
2018-01-25 21:10
Tapestry artists have long used photography as a way of capturing images. Often collected to be used as a resource for further development into design ideas for tapestries. Twenty years ago… Read More
2018-01-22 03:16
The American Tapestry Alliance Blog Tour will be held this week The tour will highlight the many different approaches to designing tapestries. THE BLOG TOUR January 22nd: … Read More
2017-09-03 05:31
The redevelopment works at the Ararat Arts Precinct are well underway. The Project Control Group had its first inspection at the end of July. I was surprised by how much work had already bee… Read More
2017-07-25 00:35
Work is well underway on the redevelopment of the Ararat Regional Art Gallery. Tomorrow will be our first site inspection to see first hand how the project is progressing. I will post some p… Read More
2017-06-18 01:31
After what seems like years of planning, work on the redevelopment of the Ararat Arts Precinct has finally begun. This is an exciting time for the Ararat Regional Art Gallery as it will be t… Read More
2016-11-22 01:43
John Wolseley tapestry 'Fire and water, moths swamps and lava flows of the Hamilton region' woven at the Australian Tapestry Workshop for the Hamilton Art Gallery collection. It ha… Read More
2016-08-09 01:54
Each year the Australian Tapestry Workshop participate in Open House Melbourne. It is always a great opportunity to visit and see what is currently on the looms. A recently finished ta… Read More
2016-06-16 08:29
Last Saturday, Carol Cains, Curator Asian Art, National Gallery of Victoria and curator of 'Adorned: Textile and Jewellery from Central Asia' traveled to the Ararat Regional Art Gallery to c… Read More
2016-06-10 23:07
I thought that I would share some photos from the opening of 'Adorned: Textiles and Jewellery from Central Asia' The exhibition, comprising over sixty works, explores textiles and je… Read More
2016-05-08 03:35
2016-04-25 23:08
The WARM CommunityTextile Art Project is currently running across Rural Victoria, with workshops held in Ballarat and Daylesford before continuing on to Ararat, Dunkeld, Geelong and Sa… Read More
2016-04-25 07:37
Like all other communities across Australia and New Zealand today, people came together to remember all of those who served in Wars.My Father was a Returned Service Man having been enlisted… Read More
2016-04-22 05:24
A magnificent, ancient River Red gum that still stands proud at what was once my childhood home.I lived in a house opposite this tree from birth to almost 16 years of age. Last week I drove… Read More
2016-04-20 10:38
Ararat Regional Art Gallery 28th May 2016 to 17th July 2016 Special Events Tony Ellwood, Director of the National Gallery of Victoria will officially open 'Adorned: Textile and Jewellery f… Read More
2016-04-20 10:17
Adorned: Textiles and Jewellery from Central Asia - A National Gallery of Victoria Exhibition in association with the Ararat Regional Art Gallery &nb&hell…Read More
2015-12-31 23:25
The American Tapestry Alliance's Tapestry Unlimited Blog Tour has begun with two of the six tapestry weavers sharing their skills.My first formal teacher in tapestry was Marie Cook, a… Read More
2015-12-31 20:49
A beautiful sky this morning, a quiet time while it is still cool to wander around the garden. It has been HOT here with some days reaching into the 40's. For those who measure in Fahrenheit… Read More
2015-10-15 04:58
Our day in Melbourne this week would not have been complete without a visit to the Australian Tapestry Workshop.The Kate Derum Award for Small Tapestries is on display and will continue unti… Read More
2015-09-23 03:04
Gerda van Hamond 'Walk Talk 1' 128 cm x 132 cm Photo Debbie HerdThe American Tapestry Alliance have just released their 2015 edition of CODA. Taken from articles featured in their newsletter… Read More
2015-09-22 00:13
A few months ago, out of the blue I was contacted by the Editor of 'Down Under Textiles' asking for some high resolution images of some of my small tapestries. The request was for them to be… Read More
2015-09-06 02:47
Aurora Australis 15th August 2015.There have been some amazing photos traveling around on social media in past weeks that capture rare weather phenomena like this. I have myself witnessed th… Read More
2015-08-28 05:26
Ballarat born, Melbourne-based artist Laura Woodward works in the field of kinetic sculpture.Her exhibition ‘Writhe' is currently of display at the Ararat Regional Art Gallery… Read More
2015-08-28 05:26
Ballarat born, Melbourne-based artist Laura Woodward works in the field of kinetic sculpture.Her exhibition ‘Writhe' is currently of display at the Ararat Regional Art Gallery. I… Read More
2015-08-27 08:44
Sometimes an exhibition will come along that one visit is just not enough to take in the small details that sometime escape us with the excitement of seeing works for the first time. John Wo… Read More
2015-05-24 07:17
I have been asked for several years now to join a local fibre group. "Fibre Friends' meet twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesdays at our local Neighbourhood House. Although I have a… Read More
2015-05-23 07:26
I have been to Melbourne a few times in the past few months, each time I visited the Australian Tapestry Workshop. Earlier in the year they were busy weaving the 'Avenue of Rememberance' tap… Read More
2015-05-17 03:46
It seems like ages ago now, but here are a few photos from the exhibition at the Ararat Regional Art Gallery earlier this year.Jan Leishman's lovely small 'Figure Sudies''Counting Days' Debb… Read More
2015-04-16 11:00
'Coen' H 20cm X W 20cm Cotton warp, wool and cotton weft.2014.I suppose that this post may be considered a follow up to this post. Regarding good quality photos of your work.Yesterday… Read More
2015-04-14 23:44
I had planned on going to Melbourne today to see the John Wolseley 'Heartlands and Headwaters' exhibition. Sadly I was unable to go, so it will now have to wait until next week. If you foll… Read More
2015-04-10 07:42
It seems like a long time ago now, but I did get to Melbourne for the day to see the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition at the NGV. In now what seems like a past life, I made all of my own… Read More
2015-04-10 05:15
Sorting through some images on one of my computers today, I came across this photo. In the rush to get my work finished off for our exhibition at the Ararat Regional Art Gallery, there was n… Read More
2015-04-04 04:11
Debbie Herd 'Counting Days'H 23cm X W 28cm Cotton warp, wool and silk weft2014.The American Tapestry Alliance makes issues of 'Tapestry Topics' that are more than two years old, a… Read More
2015-04-04 02:44
I was saddened this week to hear of the passing of one of Australia's greatest advocates for the arts, Betty Churcher. There have been many wonderful articles written in the past few… Read More
2015-02-06 11:39
Cresside Collette will present an artists talk on Friday March 13th 2015 at 6 pm. All welcome Read More
2015-02-06 11:39
Cresside Collette will present an artists talk on Friday March 13th 2015 at 6 pm. All welcome Read More
2015-01-25 10:29
'tapestries debbie herd and jan leishman'Ararat Regional Art GalleryTown Hall, Vincent Street Ararat, Victoria28th January - 15th March 2015Opening Friday 13th March at 6pm All Welcome Read More
2015-01-25 04:41
It has been a busy month, but I am almost finished with my work for my joint exhibition next week. Tapestries are something that just won't grow fast and I hate the feeling of being pressure… Read More
2015-01-22 23:38
This year Grampians Texture will be held in Halls Gap in March with 2 and 4 day workshops beginning on Saturday the 14th March. There are still some places available and this year Cresside C… Read More
2015-01-22 22:46
What did I learn in the past year? Don't make too many plans as life can change when you least expect it. After working on a solo exhibition and my involvement in the Grampians Arts Trail, I… Read More
2015-01-11 00:03
We have had some cooler days here...finally! I spent all day yesterday weaving trying to get a barley started piece finished this week. I don't know if I will make it, but it needs to be fin… Read More
2015-01-05 12:03
It has been very hot here with the temperature on Saturday over 40c. We had no spring rains last year and it is very dry. A dangerous fast moving grass fire near Ararat at the weekend create… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A few years ago I found myself in a hostel for the aged, having a conversation with my only surviving Aunt who with her husband had just had to make the difficult transition from their home… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Last week saw temperatures in the high 40's here, summer is not my favorite time of the year. Once again lightning started fires in the Grampians National Park. The fire was estimated at 11… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Magic of Colour - Gerda van HamondHawthorn Studio & Gallery635 Burwood Rd Hawthorn East Victoria, 3123 AustraliaOctober 10 through November 2, 2013 The Hawthorn Studio & Gal… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Seven years ago today I uploaded my first ever blog post. I suppose it is happy birthday to me! But wow where has that time gone? For someone as talkative as me I have only published 198 pos… Read More
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