Category Archives: Nelson

A miscellany of embroidery, competitions, dresses and more

Posted on March 31, 2022 by karinwarnaar

The textile and dress exhibitions keep on coming with several around the country in the next couple of months and more to come. (Pardon the cliche, but watch this space.) Thanks to those of you who have sent in details … Continue reading →

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The annual Aotearoa summer dress and textile crawl, 2021-2022

Posted on December 19, 2021 by karinwarnaar

It’s just about time for the annual post on what’s on around Aotearoa New Zealand in the CTANZ sphere of interest but it’s quite the season. This is just a starter: look forward to more detailed posts over the next … Continue reading →

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A Common Thread, Nelson 2019

Posted on October 1, 2019 by karinwarnaar

Some people don’t see the point of sitting around talking about dress and textiles for a week, but those that do turn up for the annual CTANZ symposium. This year’s, A Common Thread, was held at Nelson’s Suter Gallery the … Continue reading →

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Symposium, Nelson’s now just a week away

Posted on September 18, 2019 by karinwarnaar

A few last minute notes from the Nelson symposium team. Presenter Deb Donnelly will be exhibiting some of her work at the gallery over the weekend. The kasuri indigo hand loomed  Moving Continents textiles provide a visual bridge for the life … Continue reading →

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It’s symposium month – Nelson beckons

Posted on September 1, 2019 by karinwarnaar

It’s September, and that means it’s only a few weeks now until CTANZ members and other textile / costume aficionados converge in Nelson for A Common Thread, the 2019 symposium. It looks like a terrific programme, featuring the important universal … Continue reading →

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Symposium update

Posted on August 18, 2019 by karinwarnaar

The 2019 symposium is just over a month away and we have some new announcements, notably the unveiling of the programme, which looks fabulous. Over 20 presentations from around 30 presenters, with the usual mix of familiar and new names … Continue reading →

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New exhibitions

Posted on August 13, 2019 by karinwarnaar

Throughout August – September, there are textiles floating through galleries from Dunedin to Auckland. Here’s a brief rundown. Dunedin School of Art Gallery: Corporeal Explorations, 6-16 August. Be in quick for this exhibition of work by DSA Artist in Residence, … Continue reading →

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Symposium 2019 – registrations are open

Posted on July 24, 2019 by karinwarnaar

The countdown has begun to this year’s CTANZ symposium, A Common Thread, hosted by the Suter Art Gallery in Nelson. Registrations are open, and the organising team is beginning to share the teaser details. We’ll post when the programme comes … Continue reading →

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Symposium 2019, Nelson – Call for papers

Posted on February 24, 2019 by karinwarnaar

CTANZ is delighted to announce that the  2019 CTANZ symposium will be in Nelson, Friday 27-Sunday 29 September, hosted by the Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū.  Te Tau Ihu (the top of the South Island) has a long … 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 →

Posted in Auckland, CTANZ people, Designers, Dunedin, Education, Fashion, Fashion Revolution, International, Lectures & Talks, Local events, Nelson, Textiles, Wellington, Workshops | 1 Comment