Category Archives: International

More than exhibitions

Posted on February 19, 2021 by karinwarnaar

While the coverage of exhibitions around the country at the moment, there’s almost something for everyone, but if you’re not around Auckland, Opunake, Wairarapa, Wellington or Invercargill, there are still opportunities for textile-y activities both further afield and accessible to … Continue reading →

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What’s on next…

Posted on October 5, 2019 by karinwarnaar

Now that the symposium is behind us, it’s time to think about the next project. Here’s a few opportunities that may be of interest. Does a conference in Sweden or Bristol sound like fun for 2020? Check out the call … Continue reading →

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Film festival preview 2019

Posted on July 16, 2019 by karinwarnaar

2018 was such a big year for textile/dress movies that it’s seemed that this year has been a bit short of dressy films, but fortunately the NZIFF knows that the frockies come out for the occasion and have scheduled a … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Kozlowski visit: Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland May-June 2019

Posted on May 4, 2019 by karinwarnaar

CTANZ is delighted to announce the upcoming visit of US textile practitioner and curator Elizabeth Kozlowski, who also edits the Surface Design Journal, the quarterly publication of the US-based Surface Design Association. Organised in conjunction with CTANZ, Elizabeth’s visit is … Continue reading →

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Who made your clothes? Auckland – Nelson

Posted on April 16, 2018 by karinwarnaar

Have you ever wondered who made your clothes, how much they’re paid, and what their lives are like? If not, start asking! Fashion Revolution week is almost upon us, and a range of events around the country will challenge to … Continue reading →

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An opportunity for emerging designers

Posted on February 21, 2018 by karinwarnaar

Innovative Costume of the 21st Century: The next Generation If you graduated or commenced your fashion businesses in the 21st century, including 2018, you may want to consider submitting your work (photos, illustrations or physical items) to this fantastic initiative … Continue reading →

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The Costume Designer: Edith Head and Hollywood at Bendigo Art Gallery

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Angela Dawn

Wall of costume design sketches, Image; supplied While planning my dream trip to see the House of Dior exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria I discovered that Bendigo Art Gallery had an Edith Head exhibition on at the same time. I decided to … Continue reading →

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Star weave jam with Maureen Lander

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Claire Regnault

This coming Saturday, CTANZ member Maureen Lander has a new show opening at the Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt. Entitled Flat-Pack Whakapapa, Maureen’s exhibition comprises three installations that explore the connections between whakapapa and raranga (Māori weaving). Between 11am and … Continue reading →

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International publication call for contributions

Posted on July 9, 2017 by karinwarnaar

Interested in new opportunities for publishing your research? Costume UK (journal of the UK Costume Society) has expressed an interest in establishing a network of fashion/dress/textile people in our part of the world. This approach is part of creating a … Continue reading →

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Lecture: Stitches in Time – the embroidery of Captain Cook’s wife

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Claire Regnault

Thursday 9 February 2017, 5:30pm – 7pm, Te Papa, Wellington Alison Larkin is an award winning embroiderer from Hull, England, who explores history through her needle and thread. In 2015 Alison received the Janet Arnold award for costume research from … Continue reading →

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