SAW: Relish in Embellishment - paper beads and hand made sequins with Mae Finlayson

Missed out on Mae’s first workshop? Or loved it so much you want to do another? 

Lucky for you, we’re having another Saturday arvo SAW: Sawtooth Artist Workshop on November 30th at 2pm. This one titled, Relish in Embellishment - paper beads and hand made sequins with Mae Finlayson.

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Join us for a fun and sustainable workshop in contemporary surface decoration aimed at igniting your creativity. In this session you will explore simple yet dynamic craft techniques using recycled materials that include paper bead making, hand cut sequins, 3D embellishment and more. Mae promotes a spirit of experimentation, encouraging you to play with texture and colour for an enjoyable and vibrant stitching experience. Whether you want to refine your skills or simply enjoy the process, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels. All materials and equipment supplied.

Spaces are limited.

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Mae Finlayson is a visual artist living in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. She makes soft sculpture, embroidery, fabric prints and collage with a hand made aesthetic blending ordinary materials in unusual ways. She has a BA with 1st class Honours from Goldsmiths’ College, University of London and a Masters of Constructed Textiles from the Royal College of Art, London. While making work for gallery exhibition and outdoor festivals, Mae has worked on many collaborative, community and solo projects often specialising in projects driven by audience participation.

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Image detail courtesy of the artist. 

This project is supported by City of Launceston.

Sawtooth ARI is proudly supported by Arts Tasmania.