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ATASDA is a non-profit organisation formed by and for textile arts and surface design enthusiasts. We hope you enjoy the artworks of our members and find the site useful.

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One day conference, presented with the support of the College of Fine Arts, The University of New South Wales (COFA)

Keynote Speaker: Jane Dunnewold

Date: Saturday, 13th September 2008

Venue: COFA, cnr. Oxford St & Greens Rd, Paddington NSW

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Out of the Blue - Call for Entries

Palm House Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney

14 - 26 August 2008

Out of the BlueThere are two parts to Out of the Blue - a collaborative charm swap and the exhibition.

The charm swap is well underway, with 54 textile artists collaborating in groups in a creative journey.

The exhibition is an opportunity for ATASDA members from across Australia to exhibit at the magnificent venue of the Palm House Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Opening: Thursday 14 August at 11.00am by Lindie Ward, Curator, Decorative Arts & Design, Powerhouse Museum

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Leaf no Stone unturned

Call for entries from members resident in Queensland

Exhibition
9 - 21 September 2008

Robina Art Gallery, Gold Coast City

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Inspired by May

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Banksia Serratta "Ocka Puringah"
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ATASDA exhibition
Thursday 14 February 2008 - Sunday 4 May 2008

North Sydney Heritage Centre, Stanton Library

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New Member Galleries

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Irony Sculpture
Rosie Ashford
 
Rosie Ashford                     Diane Groenewegen

forms of attachment
 
Forms of attachment Series
Diane Groenewegen
 

OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD 2007

Results

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HSC Major Textiles Project - R AshfordWinner
Rosie Ashford, homeschooler / Sydney Distance Education High School.

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Jennifer Cousemacker, Elderslie High School NSW
Sarah Cunliffe-Jones
Nadia Ghafauri, Macarthur Girls High School NSW
Nomiki Glynatsis, Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE Qld
Edwina Tait
Lauri Teo


As part of ATASDA's commitment to foster textile and fibre arts, this Award recognises students who display high achievement in textile arts and surface design.

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