Out and About

Hello there,

There are not a lot of new things happening in regard to textile events this weekend. However I did manage to find one that is starting tomorrow:

**Warratina Patchwork Exhibition
09 May 2015 - 24 May 2015
Warratina Lavender Farm, 105 Quayle Rd, Wandin Yallock. 9-24 May.
Visit the Warratina Lavender Farm website.

Continuing exhibitions include:

**Threadalicious
When: 01 May 2015 - 31 May 2015
Creative textiles and wearable art. Stonehouse Gallery, 103 Yarra St, Warrandyte. 1-31 May.
Visit the Stonehouse Gallery website.

**SLIPSTITCH - CONTEMPORARY EMBROIDERY - ARARAT**
When: Until 17 May 2015. Mon to Fri 10am - 4.30pm; Sat, Sun & Public Hols 12-4pm
Where: Vincent St, Ararat
What: 'Slipstitch' is an Ararat Regional Art Gallery and NETS Victoria touring exhibition which presents an Australian perspective on the contemporary uptake of embroidery by a new generation of artists and considers how the unique attributes of the medium of embroidery are employed as a vehicle for artists exploring personal narratives. Contact Ararat Regional Gallery for further details
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**A GOLDEN AGE OF CHINA EXHIBITION - NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA, MELBOURNE**
When: until 21 June 2015
Where: NGV, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
What: Qianlong Emperor, 1736–1795 tells the story of China’s foremost art collector Qianlong emperor, one of China’s most successful rulers and fourth emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Ticketed entry - see NGV website for further details

**EXQUISITE THREADS - ENGLISH EMBROIDERY 1600s–1900s - NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA, MELBOURNE**
When: Until 12 July 2015
Where: NGV, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
What: Exquisite Threads displays nearly sixty works through the themes of education, fashion and the home each representing important aspects of embroidery’s role within English life. Free entry. See NGV website for further details.

There are a number of upcoming events to plan for including:

**Pakenham Quilters & Patchworkers Annual Quilt-in
23 May 2015
St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Pakenham. 23 May, 10am-4pm. 0408 586 662.

**Lancefield Patchwork Exhibition "Stitching up a Storm"
23 May 2015 - 24 May 2015
Lancefield Mechanics Institute, High St. 23 May, 10am-5pm; 24 May, 10am-4pm. 5429 2076.

**Glen Waverley Quilts & Textile Arts Show
30 May 2015 - 31 May 2015
Mt Waverley Community Centre, Miller Cres. 30-31 May, from 9.30am. 9574 9306.

And for all you wool enthusiasts out there one to plan for and not to miss:

**Pascoe Vale Hand Spinners and Weavers Group Annual Exhibition
30 May 2015 - 31 May 2015
Displays, demonstrations, handmade textiles. 7 Prospect St, Pascoe Vale. 30-31 May, 10am-4pm. 9354 5972.

That's all for this week. I hope all the mothers reading this have a very happy Mothers Day.

Until next week...

Out and About

Hello there.

Textile related events this weekend include:

**‘Pearls and Treasures’ Celebrating 30 years of Quilting
Presented by Horsham Patchwork Quilters’ Exhibition

When: May 1-3. Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm
Grains Innovation Park, Natimuk Road, Horsham
Morning and afternoon tea and lunch available.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Past members most welcome.
Entry $5. Raffle Quilt; money raised will go to Wimmera Health Care Group Oncology Centre. Contact: Marion on 0438 823 645.

**The Lang Lang Quilt Show will be held at the Lang Lang Memorial hall, McDonalds Track Vic.
When: May 2-3. There will be a display of quilts, patchwork and craft stalls, a homemade cake stall as well as sandwiches and Devonshire tea available. 10am - 4pm. Entry: $5.00. http://langlangquiltshow.com

**Threadalicious
When: 01 May 2015 - 31 May 2015
Creative textiles and wearable art. Stonehouse Gallery, 103 Yarra St, Warrandyte. 1-31 May.
Visit the Stonehouse Gallery website.

and continuing exhibitions include:

**SLIPSTITCH - CONTEMPORARY EMBROIDERY - ARARAT**
When: Until 17 May 2015. Mon to Fri 10am - 4.30pm; Sat, Sun & Public Hols 12-4pm
Where: Vincent St, Ararat
What: 'Slipstitch' is an Ararat Regional Art Gallery and NETS Victoria touring exhibition which presents an Australian perspective on the contemporary uptake of embroidery by a new generation of artists and considers how the unique attributes of the medium of embroidery are employed as a vehicle for artists exploring personal narratives. Contact Ararat Regional Gallery for further details
.
**A GOLDEN AGE OF CHINA EXHIBITION - NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA, MELBOURNE**
When: until 21 June 2015
Where: NGV, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
What: Qianlong Emperor, 1736–1795 tells the story of China’s foremost art collector Qianlong emperor, one of China’s most successful rulers and fourth emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Ticketed entry - see NGV website for further details

**EXQUISITE THREADS - ENGLISH EMBROIDERY 1600s–1900s - NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA, MELBOURNE**
When: Until 12 July 2015
Where: NGV, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
What: Exquisite Threads displays nearly sixty works through the themes of education, fashion and the home each representing important aspects of embroidery’s role within English life. Free entry. See NGV website for further details.

Thanks for reading. Have a great weekend.