It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of past BMCAC president and much valued active member Lyndal Walsh on the morning of Wednesday 21st March. Lyndal lost her battle with cancer which she so courageously fought. She will be greatly missed. We send our heartfelt sympathies to her loving family.

Textile sewing workshop with Fiona Warmbath

Talented textile artist Fiona Warmbath will be conducting a workshop on Saturday the 14^th of April from 10am-4pm at the Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre. She has many years’ experience as a costume and textile designer working in collaboration and independently on a large range of projects.

Fiona will show you the basics of sewing through the construction of your own bag. Not only will you have a practical item for day to day use but a uniquely designed item customised by you. This workshop will give you a solid foundation for pursuing other projects in the future. It is perfect for beginners or more advanced sewers who would like to brush up on their skills with an exciting project!

The workshop will be all day and cost $70 for each person. You will need to bring along some fabric and anything you would like to decorate your bag with.

If you have any questions or enquiries please contact Fiona via email through her website www.fmwdesigns.com.au

Bookings are essential and places are limited, please call Lauren 0403504922 to secure your spot!

Workshop: Ceramic dragon sculpture-Saturday the 9th of June

Workshop:

Ceramic dragon sculpture

Artist:

Jan Needham

Information:

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon, with Jan Needham’s ceramic dragon workshop. In Chinese astrology the dragon is a symbol of good fortune and intense power. It is a creature of myth and legend.

The workshop hosted by Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre will focus on creating a small scaled ceramic dragon sculpture. It is a wonderful opportunity to make a unique design that will make a beautiful addition to your home.

Participants will work throughout the morning to produce a finished dragon sculpture under Jan’s tuition. No previous experience working with ceramics are necessary, you will learn all the skills needed to create your own original art piece.

The workshop will run on Saturday the 9th of June from 9.30am-12pm. The cost of this workshop is $30 for adults and $20 for children under the age of 12. All materials will be provided along with morning tea.

Places in this workshop are limited and early bookings are advised to avoid disappointment.

For bookings or further enquiries, please call Lauren on 0403504922 or email bmcac.mail@gmail.com