Fantastic fabrics, fabulous footwear, high fashion & fun, find inspiration for whatever your next project involves. Join us for an evening of great discussion with our guests:
High Tea With Mrs Woo
High Tea With Mrs Woo is a way of life for the three sister design team - Rowena, Juliana and Angela Foong. Born Chinese-Malaysian, they migrated to Newcastle in 1988 where they are still based today. The sisters' style is a confident blend of Western influences with Eastern charm to create an unusual flavour. They love to bake a good story and throw together East and West ingredients to create quirky, striking designs. Greatly considering the materials they choose, they love the idea that "an intriguing piece of fabric can reveal a great yarn".
Andrew McDonald Shoemakers
Andrew McDonald Shoemakers started out in 1992 in a small Sydney workshop designing handcrafted shoes for discerning gentlemen and women. His skill and artistry were quickly recognised and Andrew was soon awarded a Churchill Fellowship to understudy Master Shoemakers John Lobb of London. Upon his return to Sydney, Andrew opened his current William Street, Paddington store, founded on his impeccable craftsmanship and belief in excellence. His collections are regularly carried by some of Australia's finest boutiques, such as Christensen Copenhagen and Paul & Joe.
Woven Image - Amy Saunders
Woven Image is an Australian textile design company specialising in textiles for commercial and domestic interiors, including offices, hotels, restaurants, airports, theatres and the home. They have an ongoing commitment to unique collaborations with Australian artists and leading designers: John Coburn, Bruce Gould, Dinosaur Designs, Reptile Design, Mambo, Bang, Julie Paterson and key partnership with worldwide design industry leader Knoll Textiles; ensuring the Woven Image brand consistently delivers an asthetic, colourful and energized point of difference in contemporary textile design. Amy Saunders has been with Woven Image for the last two years as design and product development manager.
Object Gallery - Brian Parkes
Brian Parkes has been Associate Director at Object - Australian Centre for Craft and Design since January 2000. He manages Object's exhibition program and his major curatorial projects for Object include Interiors, 2001, Akira Isogawa, 2002, Dinosaur Designs, 2003, Sydney Style 2004, Design Island 2004 and Global Local 2005. He managed the development of Object magazine from 2003 - 2004 and guest edited issues 42 and 45. He is currently researching for a major exhibition Freestyle: New Australian Design for Living, a collaborative project between Object and the Melbourne Museum due to open in October 2006.
Details
Monday 3 July, 2006
5.45 for 6.00pm start
Australian Museum
Cnr William and College Streets
East Sydney
(entry from William Street)
Cost
AGDA Members $25
Non-members $40
AGDA Student Members $10
Student non-members $20
RSVP Robyn
Tel 9955 3955
Fax 9955 0566
Email secretariat@agda.com.au
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