Come Found, Collected, Dyed, Stitched Workshop Retreat with Textile Artist Aukje Boonstra
You will explore our farm and surrounding bush to find interesting objects. Then you will use your collected objects and natural vegetation to create embellished eco-dyed textiles.
The end results of this workshop could be embellished piece(s) of cloth or garments, a soft sculpture, a book cover or a wall piece.
Writing, drawing and meditations are on the cards too as are conversations about things which matter….and much more!
Detailed Art Retreat Event Description
Found Collected Dyed Stitched Workshop Retreat with Textile Artist Aukje Boonstra. Click here for the Art Retreat Itinerary PDF.
When
When Monday 8th to Friday 12th April 2024
Enrolments close 26th February 2024
Enrolling
Enrolment close 26th February 2024.
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About the Textile Art Retreat
This retreat-style three-day workshop, is held at a beautiful private property on the banks of the Ringarooma River in North East Tasmania.
Here, you will explore found and collected objects we all seem to gather at different times. You will discover what you can do with your treasures.
Found objects can include shells, bits of driftwood, smooth river stones, pieces of crockery, buttons, rusty iron, copper bits, feathers and much more.
Your found and collected objects may have stories you like to share.
Botanical Dyeing
Botanical dyeing also fits into this theme, as the plants we dye with, are mostly found, collected and stored. Examples of natural dye materials can be windfall in parks and bush and sea weed on the beaches, grown in our gardens and saved in our kitchens.
Aukje will demonstrate various ways of attaching your found objects onto cloth or clothing, as well as different embroidery stitches.
The end results of this workshop could be embellished piece(s) of cloth or garments, a soft sculpture, a book cover or a wall piece.
During the workshop there will be opportunities to read short stories and poems and to relax in nature. Writing, drawing and meditations are on the cards too, as are conversations about things which matter.
The pace will be gentle, the focus on feeling content and relaxed in a peaceful environment. Of course, food is part of the experience, too — with fabulous chef-prepared meals! Where is the afrt retreat?
Where is the Textile Art Retreat?
Tin Dragon Cottages in North East Tasmania in the heart of North East Tasmania is a beautiful natural setting for a cosy eco textile art workshop.
So, you will find your “inner artist” in a relaxed, safe and creative environment.
We are taking just eight participants (minimum four), so you can experience personal one-on-one creative tuition in our purpose-built workshop space.
Who is this Textile Art Retreat For?
The art workshop is suitable for anyone 18 years or older. The only thing you need to bring is enthusiasm.
Regardless of your artistic ability and experience you will find this workshop both very relaxing and inspiring.
In fact the retreat will be as challenging as you want it to be.
Although we are only enroling eight participants, we als0 encourage partners to attend.
We won’t charge non-partcipating partners for the cost of the art tuition.
Materials for the art retreat Some materials such as wool, silk and plant material for dyeing will be provided for your use.
Threads and watercolour paper will be available for purchase from Aukje.
However you are encouraged to bring other materials – information sheet sent upon request.
Contact Aukje if you have questions about what to bring (ausboon7@gmail.com or phone: 0477 400 646)
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What is Provided?
- Scheduled airport shuttle to/from Launceston
- All materials and equipment needed for the workshop
- Art tuition for the three-day art retreat
- 4 nights accommodation (live-in participants)
- All meals (lunch and mid-meals for day registrants)
What is not provided?
- Non-scheduled Launceston shuttles.
- Guests will need to provide their own lunches or snacks during shuttle transfers
- Beverages. In general, guests are responsible for purchasing their own beverages, including any alcoholic drinks.
- Airfares
- Travel insurance
How to Book Your Place
When you have your group organised (or if you are coming on your own), you can book and pay for your place in the the art retreat and your accommodation by making an enquiry to stay@tindragontrailcottages.
Please note that a $200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
If you are not ready to book, you may like to send us your contact details, so that you can stay informed about available places in the workshop.
• Solo guests (entire cottage to yourself, 1 of 5 cottages): $3,195 per person
• Couple (in a studio spa cottage, 1 of 3 cottages): $5,500 per couple
• Twin/share (in Ah Moy or Ah Ping cottages): $4,100 (per two persons)
• Budget share (Settlers Hut, 1 of 4 bunk beds): $1,995 per person
Day registration 3 days (includes lunch, mid-meals, materials): $600 (per person)
*Non-participating partners save $400
Cancellation / Refund policy – see our web page for details
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About Textile Artist Aukje Boonstra
My discoveries about the fascinating ancient craft of Botanical Dyeing will never cease to fascinate me.
It is the whole process of gathering, processing, the simmering in the dye pots and then revealing of the results, when it has cooled down is very satisfying.
Sitting and stitching can be done any time anywhere. Sitting on the deck on a nice day and hand stitch an art work or garment is one of life’s joys.
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Tasmania is a constant inspiration to me. The botanical dyeing I do comes straight from nature. The gathering of leaves barks berries and flowers is a wonderful pass time. The details in nature’s marks I find fascinating.
I think of shells, scribbles on bark and rock formations. Ever since I became a mother I got interested in making clothing for my daughter and myself, as I always liked things to be different. Often the only way to that is to make it yourself.
Also making housewares such as curtains, table cloths, cushions, wall pieces, etc just the way I like it. I also did ceramics for some years. That became too hard as I lived with chronic backpain. After I had back surgery I started to attend textile art workshops at Moonah Art Centre in 1996. That was a life changer. I flew with it. Since 2000 I have conducted workshops statewide and later Australia wide. I keep learning and evolving.
Read Aukje’s Textile Artist Profile Story here.
Event Details
Tin Dragon Trail Cottages
3 Coxs Lane
Branxholm 7261 Tasmania
Organiser: Christine Booth
Phone: 0407 501 137
Running Dates: 8th to 12th April 2024
Website: Art Retreats and Workshops Form
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I want there to be more arts and crafts in our world, in our communities and in our own lives. Hopefully you’ve found this blog post inspiring and interesting.
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And the Art Trails Tasmania blog is a key part of making this happen, telling the stories of members. It’s about what they have happening with workshops and classes, exhibitions, open studio trails, where to find their outlets, markets, fairs and festivals so you can shop their creations as well as their art and craft retreats.
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