News and Updates
Coronavirus Update
GrampianArts would like to provide the following guidance in light of the global concern around Coronavirus.
Grampians Textures WILL be going ahead and we look forward to welcoming you on Friday evening.
We encourage you to keep to up to date with accurate information from reputable sources and judge what is the right option for you.
Our team has sought medical advice and believe that the current risks for our event are low can be managed adequately. We will be providing handsoap in every class room and encourage the use of this before eating and drinking.
We will be monitoring the situation as it develops and will provide you with advice as it is given by reputable sources, in line with our event management plan.
We recommend following the advice from the following source:
DHHS website advice for the Victorian public
Ten ways to reduce your risk of coronavirus
To assist in the management of this workshop program a cancellation process is essential. Cancellation must be in writing/email to: textures@grampianarts.com.au Cancellations to 1 January 2020 – refund 80% of fees paid; cancellations from 2 Jan 2020 -refund 50% of fees paid.
There are lots of things for the visitor to see at Grampians Texture.
Grampians Texture Twilight Makers Market
5 pm – 7 pm Saturday 14 March will be at the Halls Gap Community Centre at the GrampianArts Market. A wide range of quality hand craft make by the tutors and students participating in Grampians Texture. Expect to find clothing, jewellery, paper, books and more all handmade and hand created, recycled and upcycled!!! buy direct from the artist.
GrampianArts Market Place
Located at the Halls Gap Community Centre, next door to the Visitor Information Centre. Open Saturday 14 to Thursday 19: 8 am – 5 pm. On sale will be a wide range of supplies for textile enthusiasts: fabrics, fibres, books, hand dyed wools, threads and yarns, buttons and much more. Not all traders/sellers will be there for the whole time but all will be there for the weekend and Monday morning.
Special Exhibitions in Halls Gap for Grampians Texture
Kookaburra Hotel: Artist: Julie Ann McEwen - Scratching the Surface
Julie Ann McEwen is a Visual Artist from Mount Gambier South Australia, and a regular attendee at Grampians Textures and Brushes.
The mixed media and textile collage techniques used by Julie Ann result in the very textural and tactile quality in her art, with many layers of painted, dyed and printed cloth and paper, to reveal a visual story. Julie Ann’s passion is mark making using hand stitch, hence ‘Scratching the Surface’ title for this Exhibition.
Open from 4 pm - 9 pm Tuesday - Friday $ 12 - 9 pm Saturdays and Sunday. 13 February until 1 May 2020
MOCO Gallery: Artist: Nichola Clark
Nichola is a sculpture who work with recycled materials. The sculptures are triffid like creatures from the future plants crossed with creatures. The idea being that the environment is overwhelmed by the effects of rubbish and pollution and the natural habitat of plants and creatures had merged with trash and evolved into triffid like creatures that rule the earth able to withstand climate change and adapt their DNA structure to survive in pollution.
Artist in residence
Lee Cole - fourth generation basket maker from Tasmania. Le will be working with a range of found material to make his baskets, these could be data wires, rope from the beach or fibres from the garden. He will be working each day in the GrampianArts Market Place area.
Scissor and knife sharpener
fLASH scissor and knife sharpener will be at GrampianArts Market Place Sunday and Monday. You can leave you scissors and knifes at Fibreworks stall any time before Sunday and they will be ready to collect after your weekend workshop. Or call in a see Alan at work!
Refund policy
To assist in the management of this workshop program a cancellation process is essential. Cancellation must be in writing/email to: textures@grampianarts.com.au Cancellations to 1 January 2020 – refund 80% of fees paid; cancellations from 2 Jan 2020 -refund 50% of fees paid.
GrampianArts would like to provide the following guidance in light of the global concern around Coronavirus.
Grampians Textures WILL be going ahead and we look forward to welcoming you on Friday evening.
We encourage you to keep to up to date with accurate information from reputable sources and judge what is the right option for you.
Our team has sought medical advice and believe that the current risks for our event are low can be managed adequately. We will be providing handsoap in every class room and encourage the use of this before eating and drinking.
We will be monitoring the situation as it develops and will provide you with advice as it is given by reputable sources, in line with our event management plan.
We recommend following the advice from the following source:
DHHS website advice for the Victorian public
Ten ways to reduce your risk of coronavirus
- Wash hands often with soap and running water, for at least 20 seconds. Dry with paper towel or hand dryer.
- Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow.
- Isolate yourself at home if you feel sick. If you take medication ensure you have adequate supplies.
- Phone your GP first if you need medical attention. They will tell you what to do.
- Continue healthy habits: exercise, drink water, get plenty of sleep, and now is the time to quit smoking. Call the Quitline 137 848.
- Don't wear a face mask if you are well.
- Buy an alcohol-based hand sanitiser with over 60 per cent alcohol.
- Get the flu shot (available April).
- Shaking hands is optional!
To assist in the management of this workshop program a cancellation process is essential. Cancellation must be in writing/email to: textures@grampianarts.com.au Cancellations to 1 January 2020 – refund 80% of fees paid; cancellations from 2 Jan 2020 -refund 50% of fees paid.
- We are happy to transfer you to another workshop (free of charge) if you change your mind about your original workshop choice if there is a vacancy.
- If your first choice of workshop is booked out, we are happy to add you to the waiting list for it, please email: textures@grampianarts.com.au
There are lots of things for the visitor to see at Grampians Texture.
Grampians Texture Twilight Makers Market
5 pm – 7 pm Saturday 14 March will be at the Halls Gap Community Centre at the GrampianArts Market. A wide range of quality hand craft make by the tutors and students participating in Grampians Texture. Expect to find clothing, jewellery, paper, books and more all handmade and hand created, recycled and upcycled!!! buy direct from the artist.
GrampianArts Market Place
Located at the Halls Gap Community Centre, next door to the Visitor Information Centre. Open Saturday 14 to Thursday 19: 8 am – 5 pm. On sale will be a wide range of supplies for textile enthusiasts: fabrics, fibres, books, hand dyed wools, threads and yarns, buttons and much more. Not all traders/sellers will be there for the whole time but all will be there for the weekend and Monday morning.
Special Exhibitions in Halls Gap for Grampians Texture
Kookaburra Hotel: Artist: Julie Ann McEwen - Scratching the Surface
Julie Ann McEwen is a Visual Artist from Mount Gambier South Australia, and a regular attendee at Grampians Textures and Brushes.
The mixed media and textile collage techniques used by Julie Ann result in the very textural and tactile quality in her art, with many layers of painted, dyed and printed cloth and paper, to reveal a visual story. Julie Ann’s passion is mark making using hand stitch, hence ‘Scratching the Surface’ title for this Exhibition.
Open from 4 pm - 9 pm Tuesday - Friday $ 12 - 9 pm Saturdays and Sunday. 13 February until 1 May 2020
MOCO Gallery: Artist: Nichola Clark
Nichola is a sculpture who work with recycled materials. The sculptures are triffid like creatures from the future plants crossed with creatures. The idea being that the environment is overwhelmed by the effects of rubbish and pollution and the natural habitat of plants and creatures had merged with trash and evolved into triffid like creatures that rule the earth able to withstand climate change and adapt their DNA structure to survive in pollution.
Artist in residence
Lee Cole - fourth generation basket maker from Tasmania. Le will be working with a range of found material to make his baskets, these could be data wires, rope from the beach or fibres from the garden. He will be working each day in the GrampianArts Market Place area.
Scissor and knife sharpener
fLASH scissor and knife sharpener will be at GrampianArts Market Place Sunday and Monday. You can leave you scissors and knifes at Fibreworks stall any time before Sunday and they will be ready to collect after your weekend workshop. Or call in a see Alan at work!
Refund policy
To assist in the management of this workshop program a cancellation process is essential. Cancellation must be in writing/email to: textures@grampianarts.com.au Cancellations to 1 January 2020 – refund 80% of fees paid; cancellations from 2 Jan 2020 -refund 50% of fees paid.
- We are happy to transfer you to another workshop (free of charge) if you change your mind about your original workshop choice if there is a vacancy.
- If your first choice of workshop is booked out, we are happy to add you to the waiting list for it, please email: textures@grampianarts.com.au
