The Exhibtion ...it keeps me sane...

The exhibition of craft work created by the women who participated in the research project starts on the 11th February with the opening and launch of the book and film on the 12th at 6pm and runs until the 27th February 2009.










The exhibition is being held at Level 17, Artspace, Victoria University, 300 Flinders street, Melbourne.

The exhibition is called ......it keeps me sane... women craft creativity wellbeing. An exhibition of women's craftwork from The Everyday Creativity of Women Craftmakers. The researchers are Marty Grace and Enza Gandolfo and the curator for the exhibition is Belinda Cody. Daniel O'Brien and Monica Liu were the film makers who came out and filmed all the ladies last year and have edited the interviews into the final film.

I feel really excited and am looking forward to meeting the other ladies and seeing their works as well as seeing the book and film. I'm also looking forward to reading the results of the research project. It's been hard seeing myself on DVD as I've felt very self conscious but I'm pleased that I was I able to participate in the project and have enjoyed the experience.

Last week my pieces for the exhibition were collected. I had to give some of the things a bit of a dust and do a few minor repairs. It's seems weird to think that the next time I see them will be at the exhibition. As well as some of my things a cushion, cross stitch and ribbon pansy picture made by mum are being shown as well.


Melanie sent down Lachlan's quilt and Ruth sent down the cardigans I knitted for Sarah & Hannah for the exhibition. I knitted the Rose pattern cardigan for Sarah and now it fit's Hannah.


I'm looking forward to the opening on the 12th and being able to enjoy the night with family and friends who are able to make it on the night.