Tag Archives: Objectspace

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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Ron Te Kawa, CoCA, March-May

Posted on March 11, 2021 by karinwarnaar

Maungarongo (Ron) Te Kawa of Ngāti Porou has been working prolifically in fashion, art, community development and education across Aotearoa New Zealand for decades. Using sewing as a conduit to connect with people, his legendary workshops have given countless participants … Continue reading →

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What to do in the holidays – textile edition

Posted on December 24, 2018 by karinwarnaar

Happy Christmas, everyone. Whatever your festive season holds for you, the annual New Zealand shut down will mean most of us will have time on our hands, and many will be spending time in parts of the country other than … Continue reading →

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November update – textile stories on air and in print

Posted on November 25, 2018 by karinwarnaar

Lots of recent coverage of textile events and people involved in CTANZ, including our members, our symposium speakers and attendees and subjects, offering up a rabbit warren of links. For starters, coming up on Choice TV this week (Monday 26 … Continue reading →

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A request from Objectspace

Posted on September 24, 2016 by karinwarnaar

Naiomi Murgatroyd from Objectspace has asked us to spread the word about their upcoming exhibition of work by Susan Holmes: “Objectspace Masters of Craft exhibition series is back this year with a show celebrating the over four-decade long career of … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Vintage Needlecraft at Objectspace, Auckland

Posted on May 16, 2013 by ctnzhb

Adventures in Vintage Needlecraft is presented in Objectspace’s Window Gallery and Vault to coincide with Rosemary McLeod’s appearance at the 2013 Auckland Writers and Readers Festival and the launch of With Bold Needle and Thread: Adventures in Vintage Needlecraft. To … Continue reading →

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Exhibition: Jo Torr presents Islanders at Objectspace, Auckland

Posted on February 28, 2013 by ctnzhb

As part of the Auckland Arts Festival, Objectspace is staging Islanders (9 March to 27 April). The exhibition, which is texturally rich and profoundly beautiful, surveys the work of New Zealand sculptor (and CTANZ member) Jo Torr, who explores cultural … Continue reading →

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Exhibition of Tongan embroidery and crochet

Posted on December 9, 2011 by ctnzhb

Objectspace is delighted to present Nimamea’a: The fine arts of Tongan embroidery and crochet– their first major project focused on making from the Pacific (19th November 2011 – 22nd December 2011.)   Objectspace approached curators Kolokesa Uafa Mahina-Tuai and Manuesina ‘Ofa-ki-Hautolo Mahina … Continue reading →

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