Masterclass: Obsessed: Compelled to make
with Liz Williamson

The day will involve a presentation from Fiona on her work and a discussions of ideas, followed by weaving in the gallery studio. 

Participants are invited to bring  looms prepared with a warp. Local weaver Sophie Honess , will also be in attendance. 
The gallery will supply small looms for use on the day.   Please bring along weaving materials.

Liz Williamson is a weaver based in Sydney. Creating woven structures has been a fascination, passion and creative practice for her since taking a weaving course in the late 1970s. She is highly accomplished as a weaver, maker, artist, researcher and designer who has her own studio practice alongside her position at UNSW Art & Design and her role advising artisan groups in India.

Obsessed: Compelled to make presents the work of 14 artists from across Australia, delving beyond the finished object, beyond the personality of the maker, into the fundamental conceptual framework of their creations. We look at the complexities of their materials and processes, the realities of their day-to-day studio routine and unravel what compels each maker to create over the course of their personal career – Why this technique or material? Why that concept? How does the mind of a maker work?

Obsessed: Compelled to make is an Australian Design Centre project that celebrates and showcases some of Australia’s best practitioners through a national touring exhibition, a major monograph publication and digital resources. 
 

When: Saturday 7 March, 10.30am-4pm
Where: Tamworth Regional Gallery

Price: $35.00

Photo credit: Liz Williamson, 2018 by Angus Lee Forbes