watermelon basket , so many uses, willow, wisteria vines, cats claw, flax leaves
woven Vintage Lamp shades incorporating Balinese crystal and glass beads mixed with natural fibres & hand-dyed raffia, each one completely unique & individual, especially the shadow plays in the evening.
Samples of my weavings, please let me know if you are interested in any of the pieces on this website. All items can be purchased or commissioned specially for you. Just use the contact page to let me know your interest.
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 size approx 25 cm, part of Prepare to Exchange programme, Cowra 2013 |
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 "raffia mixed with ornamental cherry branches" |
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 acquired by Wiradjuri Arts Group in Condobolin NSW, willow branches, diameter size 30cm |
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basket on stand, size diameter 25cm |
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bright dyed raffia used to weave |
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size about 15cm, decorated with beads |
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 quandong seeds embedded in the weavings, size about 60cm diameter |
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 weaved together using natural & dyed raffias, diameter about 60cm |
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Coiling method for baskets & sculptural forms, with different styles of stitching, natural and commercial dyes.
 willow turtle, using weeping and tortured willows |
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 goanna, 2015 group project with Orange Fibre Artists Group |
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 woven coiled hand dyed raffia with Balinese stones & gum nuts. |
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 willow bird's nest |
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 detail of my dragon |
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 mongkey faces, with emu feathers, donated to the schools in Derbyshire UK |
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 mini star wool mandala |
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 colourful wool mandalas with god's eye centres |
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 wool star mandalas |
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 giant mandala with bamboo sticks |
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Looping, free form threat knotting, waxed linen covered semi precious rocks, & recycled bottles using traditional bag looping techniques.
 height 60xm width 40cm coiled sea grass with hand-dyed raffia
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 height 60cm width 30cm, lampshade only $280, with the antique lamp stand $420 |
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 the antique lamp stand |
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 welded recycled skeleton, woven with sea grass & hand dyed raffia |
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 recycled detritus from Electrolux factory floor prior to closure |
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 recycled fridge cables & copper piping from Electrolux factory floor |
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 recycled fridge cables |
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 twined native hibiscus branches with twisted willow |
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 twined palm inflorescence, dyed cane with draceana draco (dragon leaves) |
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 twined hand made watsonia leaves string |
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 twined, cut up Electrolux posters |
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 recycled fridge cables |
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 recycled fridge cables |
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willow bird's nest |
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Twining, weaving without a needle, just twist & turns to create patterns & shape
Random weaving, the joy of free form weaving, using salvaged materials, especially those long palm inflorescence
