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Threads of Belonging

A free intergenerational, and intercultural textiles project.

Threads of Belonging is a vibrant textile project that celebrates the stories of women and girls from the Northern Gold Coast.

We invite you to participate in a 12-week creative journey, led by local textile artists Tal Fitzpatrick and Melissa Spratt!

Through free fortnightly workshops, you’ll explore quilting, stitching, finger-knitting, and crafting to create a beautiful blanket or banner that represents the heart of belonging.

Everyone is welcome, whether you join us for all six workshops or just an individual session.

Participants will have the opportunity to create their own piece or contribute to a large-scale, collaborative artwork that will be that will be exhibited on completion of the project.

This initiative focuses on fostering meaningful connections in the community while promoting positive mental health and wellbeing through creative collaboration.

No experience, materials, or equipment are needed – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!

If you have crafting or sewing skills, we’d love for you to share them with others, to help make this a fun and supportive space for all.

Closing Event – Slow Down, Stitch up! Treat yourself to a free morning of creativity, connection and craft Saturday 17 May from 10:00am-1:00pm. Slow Down, Stitch Up! is your invitation to unplug, make by hand, and embrace the joy of slow living: Click here to register now!

This project is supported by Queensland Government Investing in Queensland Women Grant Program, Office for Women, as well as the Arts Queensland, Queensland Arts Showcase Program.

General Event Info

Accessibility: Accessible parking space available, wheelchair-accessible reception, pathways, rooms, and amenities, with accessible bathroom facilities.
Accessibility and Cultural Inclusion: If there is anything you need to make your participation more enjoyable, please let us know by contacting Chrissy on the details below.
Kids are welcome. Please let us know so we can provide support and activities.
Parking: free off-street parking, including accessible parking spaces
Attendance: come to one-off sessions, every session, or as many as you like.
Have a question? Email Chrissy Keepence, Project Manager chrissy@everybodynow.com.au

Pricing

Free

Artists

Tal Fitzpatrick (she/her)

Tal works in the field of craftivism, employing craft as a medium for activism and collaboration. Her works tackle complex social, political, and environmental issues, drawing inspiration from her own experiences and collective conversations with her community. She employs textiles to create intricate wall hangings, quilts, and banners that address challenging topics and emotional landscapes. Tal holds a PhD in Visual Art from the Victorian College of the Arts (2018) and a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours from Griffith University (2010).

Melissa Spratt (she/her)

Melissa works primarily in fibre-based art, with her practice extending to various mediums, including painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and installation. She is best known for her finger-knitting techniques, with work focused on immediacy and attunement to sensations. Melissa reflects on our sensitivity to an ever-changing environment and her own inner feelings and contemplations.

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Partners

This project is supported by Queensland Government Investing in Queensland Women Grant Program, Office for Women, as well as the Arts Queensland, Queensland Arts Showcase Program

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