Garland Magazine

The stories behind
what we make

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Enjoy our latest issue ✿ The Table ✿ Well-crafted associations

Fabric for a Feast: The story of Textiles Sydney

Jane Théau writes about a tablecloth embroidery project that grew into a new organisation, Textiles Sydney.

The Australian Tapestry Workshop: A weaver’s view

Chris Cochius reflects on her journey in and out of an organisation that feeds her creativity and provides a connection with fellow weavers.

Loom Rescue Group: Holding the thread together

Ana Petidis continues the collective spirit of the Handweavers and Spinners Guild

The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria: A haven for stitchers

Gail Thexton recounts the history of a long-standing and friendly stitching guild.

 

Featured Articles

From Issue 36 ✿ The Table

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Ciocârlia: A thread that binds generations

Diana Roșca writes about a community in Moldova that come together to keep alive their ancient embroidery tradition

by Diana Roșca

Lehenda: Many hands make feet fly

Natalia Moravski takes us behind the scenes in a Ukrainian dance company, where a team of volunteers make complex costumes that sometimes envelop the whole stage.

by Natalia Moravski

Basketmakers of Victoria: Projects with fibre

Jan Chamberlain reflects on an organisation that loves working together.

by Jan Chamberlain

Sisters of India and Indivaan: Surviving with honour

Helen Ting tells of a Nepalese orphan whose success in adversity has inspired a new organisation to support upliftment through craft.

by Helen Ting

Stay in the Loop

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Kate Fitzharris ✿ The Good Egg

Kate Fitzharris is our October laurel for delicate ceramic works that poignantly care for our fragile world.

Melinda Capp ✿ Jewellery squared

Mem Capp writes about her identical twin sister, Melinda Capp, whose finely hammered jewellery work evokes reflection and doubles.

Carol Maberly ✿ An embroidered Tao Te Ching

For Carol Maberly, embroidery is a mindful way to reflect on the Taoist wisdom of Lao Tzu.

Welcome to Iran: 6 November 2024

You are invited to meet key voices in Iranian craft today.

Sahjeevan: A symbiotic association between makers and designers

Khushbu Mathur writes about her successful collaboration with block printer Shakil Ahmed.

Herstory: 20 years of ETWA – A journey of collaboration, culture, and connection

Deb Salvagno recounts the first twenty years of the East Timor Women Australia association, helping support the young nation's recovery through textiles.

Days we celebrate on the Garland platform:

Current Exhibitions

Highlights from our calendar

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Max Adrian: RIPSTOP
The Center for Craft (Asheville, North Carolina)
26 July - 29 March 2025
"Tais, Culture & Resilience: Woven stories of Timor-Leste” Exhibition
Burke Gallery at Trinity College, University of Melbourne (Melbourne)
19 September - 10 December 2024
Weaving matter: material experimentation
Ararat Gallery TAMA (Ararat)
12 October - 16 February 2025
Shireen Taweel, 'Al-Tusi preferred to rely on perfect circles instead'
Station Gallery (Melbourne)
12 October - 9 November 2024
Stevei Houkāmau - Ira
Masterworks Gallery (Auckland)
19 October - 16 November 2024

Upcoming Talks

Future Major Events