KASIA TONS | WORKSHOPS
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2 Day | Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 March 2025
TEXTILE MASK MAKING Masks are powerful objects that have been used throughout history as conduits, connecting the wearer with something that is within or beyond one’s ordinary self. Over two days we will delve into this fascinating world beginning with an introduction to mask history before getting stuck into the process of developing your own masked character through a series of practical exercises and ending with how to create captivating imagery of your character with simple phone photography. All levels |
4 Day | Monday 17 – Thursday 20 March 2025
NARRATIVE TEXTILES Narrative textiles have a long and important place in history, documenting the lives of communities and individuals and giving the power of expression to those who may otherwise be powerless. Looking at examples of historical and contemporary artists and communities who have utilised narrative textiles to communicate with the world we will explore how to develop your own visual language including symbology, text, colour, mark making and composition. At the end of the four days, you will have completed your own narrative textile work. Depending on the techniques you decide to use your finished piece will be anything from A5-A3 in size. All levels |
KASIA TONS
Website kasiarosetons.com
Insta kasia.tons
Kasia Tons is a textile artist living and working on Peramangk and Kaurna Country. Hand embroidery and mask making are central to her practice which sits at the intersection of art, fashion, and craft.
Photography and video have become important tools in her narrative-based works. Depicting two- and three-dimensional works within a world either real or imagined completes them.
Her process is slow and intuitive, colourful, and expressive. The labor and time invested in creating her work acts as an antidote to the fast pace of the modern world and the addictive seeking of instant gratification through digital means.
She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has participated in residencies in Iceland, the USA, Latvia, and the Slovak Republic. The Rothko Art Centre, Latvia holds two of her pieces as part of their permanent collection and her work was selected as a finalist for the 2021 Ramsay Art Award.
Insta kasia.tons
Kasia Tons is a textile artist living and working on Peramangk and Kaurna Country. Hand embroidery and mask making are central to her practice which sits at the intersection of art, fashion, and craft.
Photography and video have become important tools in her narrative-based works. Depicting two- and three-dimensional works within a world either real or imagined completes them.
Her process is slow and intuitive, colourful, and expressive. The labor and time invested in creating her work acts as an antidote to the fast pace of the modern world and the addictive seeking of instant gratification through digital means.
She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has participated in residencies in Iceland, the USA, Latvia, and the Slovak Republic. The Rothko Art Centre, Latvia holds two of her pieces as part of their permanent collection and her work was selected as a finalist for the 2021 Ramsay Art Award.
