April FORUM 2012 CONTEXTART
About CONTEXTART
Overview of Workshops
Full Tutor List and Images
Accommodation
Teaching Venues
How to Enrol
TAFTA's annual April FORUM moves to the Blue Mountains for 2012. The CONTEXTART FORUM takes place from 14-20 April 2012 in the Blue Mountains of NSW. ANITA LARKIN has recently been invited to teach an additional FELTING workshop, so great was the interest You can read about her 2 workshops or download the full details of workshops (PDF).
Above: Anita Larkin
Both 2-day and 4-day workshops are offered with a total of 29 tutors. Tremendous variety – don't miss this unique opportunity to gather with like minded people including tutors, students and suppliers in a creatively charged atmosphere that allows for in-depth learning along with a celebration the textile arts in a broader context.
We've provided a full list of tutors and images of their work, along with detailed information about their workshops.
Above: Contextart tutor Prudence Mapstone
This is a Non-Residential event. Many styles of accommodation are available in the Blue Mountains, to suit all needs. Two websites to check: (The Blue Mountains Council website which lists ALL available accommodation). We also suggest Geoff Bott of Blue Mountains Getaways 3/208 Leura Mall, Leura, NSW, 2780 (phone 02 4784 2222).
TAFTA has set up a Contextart Accommodation Message Board - here you can post and/or reply to discussions related to shared accommodation in the Blue Mountains. There are instructions once you open the link. Feel free to register once you've read all about it - it's safe, free and potentially very useful!
Above: Contextart tutor Suzanne Archer in her studio
Korowal School in Hazlebrook (click to view google map)
Springwood High School (click to view google map)
Extracurriculars: Sunset bushwalking; exhibition openings; a bus tour of textiles shows; cocktails at the Carrington; a talk on the Darnell collection where you'll see many fabulous garments paraded; sizzling Storytelling (!); selling bazaar and more. Each evening you can seek out events and company at designated spots, or suit yourself – the Blue Mountains will see you spoiled for choice.
We hope to hear from you soon about your enrolment for TAFTA's inaugural 'CONTEXTART FORUM in a World Heritage listed part of Australia.
You can download the enrolment form here (PDF Version)
When you download the PDF version - you must have Adobe Reader 8 or above, get the latest version free from Adobe here. This is an interactive form so you can save it to your computer, fill it in and then email, fax or post it back.
Janet & Sofia. Remember, if you have any questions, just email us.
Above: Contextart tutor Keith Lo Bue in the Geelong FORUM studio
