As Others See

I think I took this shot a half dozen times, so when I caught Zara Zannettino's 'travelogue' of the Australasian Quilt Conference on FB, I had to show it to you, too. There are no crowds here, my guess is that it's early morning. But you can see the grandeur of the hall and the lovely high vaulted ceiling. 

 

Schweinfurth's Head Shot

If you've not noticed, I'll be printing on (almost) home turf May 29-31 for a three day class in Just Silkscreens. We'll be hunkered down at the Schweinfurth Art Center in their lovely print workshop space. It's a great opportunity to print -- I'll mix the dyes! -- and take in a surface design opening there as well.
 

More from Melbourne

One from the Elite Taiwanese Quilt Collection caught my eye last week. I've featured a rose in a quilt that I developed into a paper-pieced pattern -- "In the Garden". This one is titled "The Wind Lifts Water, Petals Flutter" by YinPing Tuan. It's a good style between absolute realism and abstraction. 

 

A Look Behind

I brought Edge of Autumn to Australasian Quilt Conference to hang with the other works. It may have been the most exuberantly printed work, so easy for me to find. The mornings were open to the classes and tutors to stroll in long, early light. And the exposition building was every bit a World Heritage Site.
 

All In a Day

An Uber to airport at 7:30 am Melbourne time to my front door 11:30 pm Rochester time, makes for 24 hours of flights, terminals, and runway holding. I loved my week away 'down under' bot only because the AQC is so carefully planned, detailed to the max, but gathered my grateful students. My sincere thanks for having me. 
 

All Hands on Deck

Cutting apart the 'blob' is always tricky, as so much has gone into making it. Here Wendy is using her own printed fabric, all with beautiful tones and changes in color. What a great class, we're getting into Design Camp for sure. 
 

Hunkering Down to Design

First day of four and works are being drafted, cut, sewn, improvised. A truly great class, 19 in all, who took on the challenge to learn more about improvisational quilting. The Australasian Quilt Convention is run as smooth as clockwork, always support when you might need it. 
 

The Place Was Hopping

At the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne the Australasian Quilt Convention is going strong. I'm on he second floor above the fray (but not the noise) and we're sewing like crazy. W?th over 500 quilts to view, and of course the gaggle of vendors, what's not to love.
 

Gangs All Here

If you signed up for one of the AQC workshops then one of these folks would be leading the class. We are in our Hi-Vis vests for set-up day, to get a briefing, and set up our classrooms. What a great and well run operation. And I can see it's going to be loads of fun. Plus a few quilt shows to boot.
 

Room Full

Painted bark cloth works fill the walls at the NVG Ian Potter Center. Made my way over there on the train and then back home on the tram. I also toured the National Gallery of Victoria. Definitely makes me want to paint, sculpt. or print. If art wants you to join in, join in!

 

Time Suspended

The Australia trip was a long slog through four airports. The last flight was 17 hours in the air. So, this posting is a placeholder for that 30 hour time delay from start to finish. All went well, got lucky with a whole row to myself, and managed to stay sane. I've a day to explore tomorrow, then the fun ramps up.