Workshops and Events Calendar
Check the details below to see what's happening each month. Scroll to the relevant month and click on links for more information about individual events.
Join in my regular workshops
Hands-On in my Toowoomba Studio, and via Zoom to wherever you are in the world!
Major Events 2025
Professional Learning Workshops
Hands-On and Via Zoom
January School Holidays
VENUE: My Toowoomba Studio
Check the Teacher PDs page in the Ed Centre
Arts in the Valley
Project-style Workshops
Fri 6 till Sun 8 June
VENUE: Lockyer Valley - more details soon
Regular Events
Web Workshops, Hands-On Workshops
Web Workshops via Zoom - join me in person in my Toowoomba Studio. 2024 program is up and running. Workshops, both hands-on and demonstration style, continue as “In Focus” programs on specific topics throughout the year.
Hands-on Workshops in my Toowoomba Studio - long programs on the drawing board in January, May, September school holidays, and mid-October. One or two day programs as able throughout the year. Watch this page for details. Email me with your interest in attending now.
Plan Your Own Event
You come to me or I come to you!
Plan your own workshop program with your interest group or friends, at my Studio or your venue. Happy to drive to you for a two or three day workshop program if within three hours from my home. Fees apply if travelling to your venue. Ask me!
“Taster” Workshops - 2 to 3 hours - are great if you and your group would like to learn more about our techniques and products. Secure your date now.
“Zoom Room Workshops” - Plan your own program. Together we’ll decide on length of time, and topic to suit you. This program can be demonstration style or hands-on. Let’s talk about it.
October, November & December ‘24
Back in daylight saving time again! Queensland does not have time adjustment.
Please adjust the times advertised below to comply with your time zone.
October
Hands-on Workshop Program in my Toowoomba Studio - 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
Thu 17 - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics and Beyond
Fri 18 - Fabulous Fabrics: Big and Beautiful
Sat 19 - Understanding Fabric Art: Printing, Stencilling and LOTS more! - 1 place left
Sun 20 - Working with Metallics and Pearls - 1 place left
Mon 21 - FREE DESIGN DAY - do it your way, with my help!
Tue 22 and Wed 23 - Sensational Silk - a two-day continuous workshop in traditional silk painting techniques - 2 places left
WORKSHOP FEES: $80 per day
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICES when attending more than one day, or the entire program. See details on Information and Registration form - button below.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW
With max 5 places available per day, these workshops will book out quickly! Register now.
November
Prac Workshops via Zoom
Working along with me is desirable, but optional. You may join in and just watch if you wish.
TOPIC 1: Exploring Salts and Sugars
This is a repeat of the very popular workshops held in August this year, for those who were unable to join in at the last minute … and anyone else who’d like to play too of course.
Thu 7 - 9.30 am till 12 noon
Sat 9 - 2 till 4.30 pm
TOPIC 2: Water Soluble Resist - How can YOU Resist It!
Focusing on this exclusively-ours product, we’ll explore as many of its amazing applications as we can in our time together … layers, folds, symmetrical designs, mandalas, simple batik to name a few.
Thu 21 - 9.30 am till 12 noon
Sat 23 - 2 till 4.30 pm
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BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Numbers will be limited for each session. A prep list will be sent to you after you register.
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December
Prac Workshops in my Studio, and via Zoom
TOPIC: Getting Christmassy
No Christmas Workshop in my Studio this year. Sorry, girls. Medical appointments during the weeks up to Christmas must be adhered to. I think it’s called ‘Mother - and Father - Maintenance’.
DATES via Zoom:
Thursday 5 Dec - 9.30 am till 12 noon
REGISTER NOW - Phone or Email Me
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We will be open for business right up until Christmas Eve. Phone or email for appointments to visit my Studio in person, or email me.
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Closed between Christmas and New Year, reopening on Thursday 2nd January 2025
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Unable to join in the live Web Workshops or hands-on programs in my Studio? There’s plenty of information available for you in the Ed Centre and on my YouTube channel.
Wanting to check things out? Go to the Web Workshops page.
Intro Web Workshops 1 and 2 will get you going with using our Liquid Radiance colours. Look for the support notes in the “First Aid Kits” section. Scroll down that page..
Intro Web Workshop 3 has traditional silk painting skills. Workshop 4 is yet to be recorded, but you’ll find notes in the “First Aid Kits” section.
Intro Web Workshops 5 and 6 will help you explore a huge range of fabric painting skills, from printing and stencilling to … well, get in there and have a look!
My YouTube channel has videos galore. featuring individual topics in short presentations to help you learn, or revise what we have done together.
January, February & March
All times advertised are AEST (Brisbane time)
January ‘25
PD Workshops for Textiles & Art Teachers
Next PDs in Fabric Design 2025 … Hands-On and via Zoom … workshop topics will be customised to best assist those participating.
JANUARY - Hands-On in my Studio, or Prac sessions via Zoom
ONE FULL DAY of learning skills for use in the classroom, or for your personal enjoyment - 9.30 am till 3.30 pm, with a
1/2 hour break for lunch. (Times AEST)
DATES: Toowoomba: Thu 9 and Sat 11 January
Via Zoom: Mon 13 and Tue 14 January
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WORKSHOP FEES:
Hands-on in My Studio - $80.00 per day - includes use of my equipment and some fabrics, plus unlimited use of my colours and paints. A very short ‘To Bring’ list will be sent to you when you register.
Via Zoom - all workshops are FREE to attend. A PREP LIST for these workshops will be sent when you register, in plenty of time to get your gear together. If you have our LR colours, there’ll be nothing else to buy. You’ll have everything you need at home.
REGISTRATION - contact me soon by phone or email. With just six people per session, these usually book out quickly.
And there’s more …
Hands-On Workshops via Zoom
Introduction to Silk Painting
A two-and-a-half hour program in the basics of traditional silk painting, enough to start you working in this beautiful skill.
Thu 16 Jan at 9.30 am
Sat 18 Jan at 1.30 pm
A Prep List will be sent when you register
February ‘25
“Basics and Way Beyond!”
Monday 3 February in my Toowoomba Studio
from 9.30 till 3.30 pm
Private workshop with a Queensland Quilters’ interest group.
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Web Workshops via Zoom recommence on Thursday mornings and Saturday afternoons.
TOPIC 1: Liquid Radiance: Let’s Get Started … Prac sessions to introduce you to the simplicity of working with these colours and develop your own hand-designed fabrics, uniquely yours.
Allow 2 to 2 1/2 hours per session.
Thursday 6 Feb at 9.30 am
Saturday 8 Feb at 2 pm
TOPIC 2: Working with Flat Paints for Fabric Art … Prac sessions, exploring a range of printing, stamping and stencilling techniques using our own exclusive fabric paints that leave fabric soft to touch. Paints are fully washable and light-fast.
Allow 2 to 2 1/2 hours per session.
Thursday 27Feb at 9.30 am
Saturday 1 March at 2 pm
Not on my mailing list but interested in participating with us? It will be my pleasure to have you join in the fun! Contact me for more information.
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Sensational Silk Workshops begin via Zoom … a course of four prac lessons to explore the fascination of traditional silk painting from basics to blending skills and lots more.
DATES: Tuesdays 11 & 25 Feb, then 11 & 25 March
START TIME: 9.30 am. Allow approx 2 1/2 hours per session.
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“A Taste of Creativity” - Bunbury WA
Thursdays 13 & 20 Feb - 9.30 am till 12.30 pm
(WA times)
An introductory hands-on workshop using
Liquid Radiance colours, with the
Bunbury Art and Craft Group members.
VENUE: Prac via Zoom
REGISTRATION: via Sandra G
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“A Taste of Creativity” - Kensington Grove
Tuesday 18 Feb - 9.30 am till 12.30 noon
An introductory hands-on workshop using
Liquid Radiance colours, with the
Lockyer Valley Arts Society members.
VENUE: Kensington Grove meeting rooms
REGISTRATION: via Jenny C
March ‘25
ATTENTION: Second session of FEB TOPIC 2 will be held on Sat 1 March. For details, see Feb column.
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“A Taste of Creativity” - Crows Nest SEQ
Tuesday 4 March - 9.30 am till 12.30 noon
An introductory hands-on workshop using
Liquid Radiance colours, with the
Quilting and Craft Group members.
VENUE: St Matthew’s Church Hall, Crows Nest
REGISTRATION: via Maree W
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Specialist Workshops
Painting Flowers
A course of SIX PRAC lessons via Zoom,
to understand the use of colour to create shape, while painting flowers that look real!
Thursday mornings - 9.30 am till 12.30 pm
Saturday afternoons - 2 till 5 pm
[All times AEST. Each Saturday session is a repeat of the preceding Thursday workshop]
COURSE COMMENCES: Thu 6 & Sat 8 March
FUTURE DATES:
Thu 13 & 20 Mar, 3 & 10 April, and 1 May
Sat 15 & 22 Mar, 5 & 12 April, and 3 May
With a week or sometimes more of between sessions, participants have plenty of time to practise the skills and complete homework.
A couple of places remaining in this course.
Numbers are capped to help you make the most of this learning experience.
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Sensational Silk Workshops continue on Tuesdays 11 & 25 via Zoom. See February column.
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For all Zoom sessions, Thursday morning programs are repeated on Saturday afternoons. If you need to swap sessions, simply let me know. LINKS are sent on the Tuesday before the advertised dates. For Prac sessions, the Prep List is sent as soon as you register so you can have your colours, paints and other requirements ready for the session. Doing the techniques as I teach them is optional, but GREAT if you can, to reinforce your learning experience.
April, May and June 2025
April
Flowers Course of Six Lessons continues
Prac via Zoom
Thursdays 3 & 10 - 9.30 am
Saturdays 5 & 12 - 1.30 pm
ALL TIMES AEST
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Holiday Workshops in my Toowoomba Studio and via Zoom will be announced soon.
Watch this space.
May
Flowers Course of Six Lessons
Final Sessions
Thursday 1 - 9.30 am
Saturday 3 - 1.30 pm
ALL TIMES AEST
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“Basics and Way Beyond!”
Monday 12 May in my Toowoomba Studio
from 9.30 till 3.30 pm
Private workshop with a Queensland Quilters’ interest group.
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NEED TO UPSKILL IMMEDIATELY?
Please remember that there’s plenty of information available for you in the Ed Centre of this website, as well as on YouTube.
Where to start?
Intro Web Workshops 1 and 2 will get you going with using our Liquid Radiance colours! Look for the support notes in the “First Aid Kits” section of the Web Workshops page
Intro Web Workshop 3 has traditional silk painting skills. Workshop 4 is yet to be recorded, but you’ll find notes in the “First Aid Kits” section.
Intro Web Workshops 5 and 6 will help you explore a huge range of fabric painting skills, from printing and stencilling to … well, get in there and have a look!
June
ALL WORKSHOPS PRAC via ZOOM
Program to be advised. Watch this space.
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Arts in the Valley
Friday 6 evening till Sunday 8 afternoon
A program of project-style workshops - mornings and afternoons - with a variety of talented tutors. Details will be announced soon, with bookings opened then. I’ll be doing workshops in both silk painting and fabric designing during the weekend. Exciting!
July, August & September 2024
July
On Monday 1 July 2024, Genesis Creations will be 25 years old !!! Let’s celebrate with …
OPEN HOUSE
at my Toowoomba Studio
10.30 am till 3 pm
FREE TO ATTEND
Come for demonstrations, displays, mini-workshops, and sharing ideas and skills with those who enjoy our products as much as you do.
Receive a bag of goodies on arrival!
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL. Numbers must be limited so we can all fit comfortable into the Studio, patio, and back garden.
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OPEN HOUSE via ZOOM
Saturday 6 July, from 10 am
Everything will happen as above, except we’ll see each other via our ‘gadgetry’. Ahhhh, how good is it to be able to do things now, that were not possible in the past! REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW.
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Super Special DISCOUNTS across our product range in July, PLUS limited release products just for the occasion. Watch this space!
This will be an ‘event’ in itself !!!
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DESIGNING FABRICS & GARMENTS
in the MICROWAVE (2)
Let’s work together in this PRAC workshop too!
Tuesday 16 July from 9.30 am till 12 noon
Thursday 18 July from 9.30 till 12 noon
Saturday 20 July from 2 till 4.30 pm
ALL TIMES AEST (that is Brisbane time)
REGISTER NOW
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August
A Taste of Creativity
Friday 2 August in my Toowoomba Studio
from 1.30 till 4 pm
Private workshop with a local interest group.
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Saturday 3 August via Zoom at 2 pm
Prac Workshop - Microwave session 2
(postponed from July date)
2 VACANCIES - Phone or email me to register
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PRAC WORKSHOP via ZOOM
Exploring Salts & Sugars
Lots of colouring methods, lots of salts and sugars … LOTS OF FUN and CREATIVITY!
Thu 8 Aug at 9.30 am
Sat 10 Aug at 2 pm
Allow approx 2 to 2 1/2 hours per session. Same topics each day. Choose the day that suits you best. BOOK NOW! Numbers are limited for these hands-on workshops via Zoom.
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HEIAQ Conference
Saturday 24 August at Brisbane Convention Centre
I shall be presenting a 65 minute workshop during the concurrent sessions after lunch, at the invitation of the planning committee.
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September
PDs for Textiles and Art Teachers
Hands-On in my Toowoomba Studio
First program - Tue 17, Thu 19, & Sat 21 Sept. from 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
CLICK HERE for FREE VOUCHER
to attend the above workshops
Plus … PDs for Textiles and Art Teachers
via Zoom - always FREE to attend
Dates Tue 24, Thu 26 & Sat 28 Sept
Same workshops each day.
Choose the day that suits you best. These will be Prac workshops so you’ll be working along with me. A Prep List will be sent when you register.
9.30 am - Innovative Technology for Fabric Designing in the Textiles Classroom
1 pm - Extending the skills even further
REGISTER NOW - Phone Anne on 0418 771 808
Allow 2 1/2 to 3 hours per session per session, with meet and greet before start time, and with Q and A discussions as we go. Morning and afternoon sessions are a continuous program. Attending both is advisable. Certificates provided.
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TOOWOOMBA QUILT EXHIBITION
Please note - I have asked to be omitted from the list of Traders at this year’s event by the Toowoomba Quilters so I can concentrate on giving my time and effort to the PD workshops for teachers (see above). But don’t miss that magnificent event, if you can possibly attend.