Representing Australia in the World Crafts Council
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Email: wccaus@gmail.com
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I am Jaipur,India based tour operator whose 90% customers
are Australians on my 3-sector 15-day heritage tours of India.
375 Aussies have already taken my tours and 148 are more to come
within 9 months.
I am a member of SBAA,BusinessSA & soon would be of Australian
Institute of Company Directors.
I am interested in joining your organization and deepening my
relations with Australia. Most Australians buy some handicrafts
from Jaipur – my city.
Thimote Antoine , a Painter, I am very good in artistic creativity and craftsmanship .I am also very good in the decoration of houses with paint I know how to cope or make mixture of paint.
I am a Haitian living in northern Haiti .if you to desire someone to work with me to work with you in not going to regret you Thimote Antoine with you .merci Jehovah blessed you
Merhaba, I am a craftswomen in Turkey. And resarch asistant.I weaving carpet. Traditionally metod use. My grandmother teacher me. And, my big imagine =one time, I teach this art, learn want persons on the World. Because, this hand made carpets weaving technic dead in my village and world. But time pass very fast. And my imagine still aliave.
(I suppose true makeup centenses, because my english not good)
That’s wonderful to read. Do you have a local craft organisation? You might want to follow our publication http://www.garlandmag.com to learn what is happening in the craft world.
Hello.
I am saeid marandian hagh from Iran with Resume below
lecturer of university
fully authorized representative of world childrens right in iran
top inventor in iran
providerof cllass 1 world standard for carpet repairing
class 1 artist of iran
I’m the only person in the world who can fix Size differences in handmade rugs
This can generate a lot of income, jobs and business
I can’t do that in my own country
Because copyright in our country is not respected
Can I get help from you in this field and introduce my work and find an investor?
thank you
The First International Handicrafters Festival will be held in Kokand, Uzbekistan, 10-15 September 2019. This coincides with the special issue of our Garland magazine on Central Asia.
Shouldn’t this be dated 2020? Or is this news item out of date?
Hi
My name is Mueen Saheed I , I am from Sri Lanka , and would like to migrate to Australia under the category “ special talents “
The ( immigration ) requires a recommendation from art councils / art platforms , or art museums in Australia and recommend my creativity and contribution to art and design
I would love to take part in social activities in art in Australia and help anyone who may seek my help as “ art is a healer “ and practice art in Australia appreciate your help and assistance in this regard
Warm regards and be safe
I have attached my portfolio for your perusal and you may share my details whoever you may feel will look into my contribution to art
Mueen Saheed
PROFILE of MUEEN SAHEED
Mueen Saheed is an established Abstract Narrative Expressionist Painter, Sculptor, Conceptual Architect and Renowned award winning Jewellery Designer .
Name : Mohamed Mueenudeen Saheed
Date of birth. 05/10/1960
Address 165/11 Park road
Colombo 5
SRI Lanka
Profession : Artist /designer
Company : Billari art Gallery
Started as a Jewellery Designer in 1980 to 2007
Company :
1. Saheed Jewellers Sri Lanka
2. Regent-fine Jewels Sri Lanka
3. Innovation by mueen sdn bud Malaysia
4. Billari fine jewellery Sri Lanka
5. Billari art gallery Sri Lanka
Started Billari art Gallery 2007
Mueen has participated in many fairs in Malaysia / India / Paris / London / Italy /and Maldives
He was invited to give a talk at
1. White ribbon forum Malaysia On GBV
2. Women’s foreman colombo on GBV
3. Art Therapy at Jumarah Maldives
4. Art therapy at Billari art Gallery
5. Climax festival Bourdeaux France
6. Motivation talk to students iman international school
7. Healing through art for Drug Rehabilitation for the government of Sri Lanka 2020
8. I was invited to compete the Lorenzo Magnifico award in Florence and was placed 5 th in 2019
My work and style has impressed many world leaders and collectors
2019
9. I am among the finalist in the entrepreneur of the year award results not realised yet
10. I am invited for a national award in Sri Lanka “ kala Bhushana “ life time art award 2020
11. Kala Suri art award 2020
12. Star of Asia 2020
13. “ SHORTLISTED INTERNATIONAL EMERGING ARTIST AWARD , DUBAI – 2016”
14. GOLDEN APPLE AWARD FOR INNOVATION, NEW YORK – 2002”
15. JEWELLERS OF AMERICA JEWEL AWARD —. 1996
PROJECTS
SHANGRI-LA’S HAMBANTOTA RESORT & SPA – 2017
Commissioned works for Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa , over 22 warm-hued canvases are on display at the resort in the lobby, the Bojunhala restaurant and in a select number of premium rooms.
MOVENPICK HOTEL COLOMBO – 2017
Commissioned Paintings adorning 212 rooms and 37 displayed at Mansion Club, lobby and restaurant based on the Story of Lankan- Dutch Couple Klass and Nayana for the Lobby and Mansion Club.
DARWIN OCEAN CLIMAX FESTIVAL IN BORDEAUX, FRANCE — 2016
Artwork commissioned by Bordeaux City Museum and signed by 2016 French Presidential candidate Alain Juppe focused on the theme of ocean pollution and the need for ocean protection.
PAINTINGS FOR BALMOND STUDIOS — 2016
Artwork commissioned for Balmond Studios inspired by Cecil Balmond’s theory of algorithm. The paintings are currently on display at Balmond studios, Sri Lanka.
PAINTING FOR PRESIDENT OF SRILANKA MAITHRIPALA SIRISENA — 2015
Painting commissioned for President of Sri Lanka marking the completion of one year in office and 100 day program based on the President’s Vision and Policy statement “Compassionate Governance,Stable Country”
WHITE RIBBON PUBLIC FORUM , MALAYSIA — 2015
Print Painting accompanied by poem in english “Be a Man by Being a man” to create awareness about Violence against women and advocating for women’s right.
PAINTING PRESENTED TO CHIEF MINISTER VIGNESWARAN— 2015
Poem in Tamil with Painting based on the Gang rape incident which took place in Jaffa and in memory of 18-year-old Vidya who was brutally murdered. The Painting was circulated to schools and other institutions to create awareness on the topic and donated to charity.
PAINTING FOR PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA — 2015
Painting commissioned for Prime Minister of Malaysia Mohd Najib bin Abdul Razak marking the celebration of 20th anniversary celebrations of Cheras Umno.
PAINTING FOR KING OF BRUNEI — 2013
Painting commissioned for King of Brunei depicting his passion for cars was handed over to him during his brief visit to srilanka for CHOGAM 2013
PAINTING FOR CHOGM— 2013
Painting commissioned for Prince Charles themed Nine Fourteen to be handed over to Prince of wales during his visit for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting summit held in srilanka in 2013. Another painting Titled “CHOGM 2013” was handed over to the then presiding President of Srilanka Mahida Rajapakse
PAINTING PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT MAHINDA RAJAPAKSE
Painting commissioned for former President of Srilanka Mahinda Rajapakse Titled “sky” for his efforts in ending the 30 year long war and restoreing peace to Mother Lanka.
EXHIBITIONS
Art Expo Malaysia. 2008
Geopark Langkawi. 2009
“SOUL BEAT” Sri Lanka . 2013
Oxford art show london. 2017
Art therapy Maldives. 2017
Art Capital Paris. 2018
Florence art biennial. 2019
Hello,
I am cleaning out my archives and came across about 20 slides/transparencies sent to me by Robyn Malcolm, a well-known WA designer/maker in the 1980s/90s. (I used to have a designer craft outlet in the late ’80s/early ’90s). I could throw them out – they are slides of her work – but they might constitute a useful historical record.
Any clue as to where I could possibly send them?
Grateful for your advice,
Diana Kostyrko
Thanks for this Ingrid. We certainly hope to extend the map to the Blue Mountains in the future. Do let us know if there’s someone we can work with there to do this.
Greetings of the day!
I have completed my graduation in Textile Design recently. I have always been had keen interest in working with traditional crafts. Would like to know how can I be a member of WCCA. Looking forward to a positive reply for the same, so that I can share my CV and portfolio with you.
You can find details about membership in the menu on your left. We represent Australian crafts. Check out the Sangam Project Facebook group for Indian crafts.
Just wondering how often the fee of $25 should be charged. I paid $25 in December last year and then $25 4/2/22. Is this correct or is it a yearly donation.
cheers Jane at Zu design
I was wondering if my gallery is suitable to be listed, and how?
BAROMETER Gallery is an artist run exhibition space.
With an emphasis on fibre arts, as well as showcasing photography and jewellery. Apart from its role as an exhibition space for hire to textile and craft artists, Barometer also initiates exhibitions from time to time in an effort to address ideas and create dialogue about craft and art and the object making processes. http://www.barometer.net.au
Im not sure if my business is appropriate for the Australian Craft map. I am a textile conservator and I do work with alot of Australian textiles both contemporary and antique. I also work with contemporary First Nations Screen Print fabrics. Please add me to the map if you think I fit the criteria.
Mary White who was an advisor to the Crafts Council of Australia in the early 1970s in Central Australia. I have seen 1912-1981 as her dates of birth and death, but question whether this DoD is accurate. Do you know anything of Mary’s life please?
Hello,
I work for The Ian Potter Cultural Trust, a Philanthropic Arts Trust that awards Emerging Artist Grants for individuals to undertake professional development. The Trust funds artists working in all disciplines, including craft.
We want to increase our applications and support of emerging craft practitioners, so I am reaching out in case this opportunity can be shared with the Craft Council Network. Please see further details in the link provided, and get in touch if you have any questions.
Hi,
we would like to sign up for the membership and the Garland magazine, we have already filled out the form, and would like to pay by bank transfer, but there was no address or other details asked to provide, if you could let us know how the process is it would be great.
about the Artistic handicraft workshops project “Creative Creations”. Artistic handicraft workshops “Creative Creations”. As you can see in the attached photos, the creative work was progressing. The girls spended every free moment weaving their creations. They cared about the precision of creation. The creations was tried on from time to time to check whether everything fits the figure. There was a lot of work but also a lot of fun. 10 girls woved phenomenal creations under the watchful eye of Mrs. Jola! At the end, the participants posed for the session in costumes that they had been weavinded for 2 months! The person responsible for the project and workshops was Jolanta Surma, a teacher at Local Centre of Afterschool Activities in Zlotow in Poland. On Saturday, a unique session tooked place as part of an extremely interesting project by Mrs. Jolanta Surma and the Society of Friends of Children in Zlotow in Poland. Project titled “Creative Creations”—- Macrame Art Jolanta Surma & Halszka Cygan. At the Local Centre of Afterschool Activities in Zlotow in Poland , there was a summary of the very interesting project of Mrs. Jolanta Surma and the Society of Friends of Children in Zlotow in Poland entitled “Creative creations” workshops. 10 girls wove phenomenal creations under the watchful eye of Mrs. Jolanta Surma! The summary was attended by Mrs. Malgorzata Samec, Vice-Starosta of the Zlotow District, Mrs. Alicja Andrzejewska, President of the Society of Friends of Children in Złotow in Poland, and Mrs. Aldona Chamarczuk, Director of the Local Centre of Afterschool Activities in Zlotow in Poland. Maybe in the future there will be joint international cultural and educational cooperation. https://www.facebook.com/reel/2787528181411024https://www.facebook.com/reel/1543541929790794
Contact: Jolanta Surma, a teacher at the Local Centre of Afterschool Activities in Zlotow in Poland makrama2004@wp.pl
I am starting an online sewing business selling courses and potentially doing in person classes as well as products down the track and I wondering you if you have an affiliated insurer that you can recommend?
I am Jaipur,India based tour operator whose 90% customers
are Australians on my 3-sector 15-day heritage tours of India.
375 Aussies have already taken my tours and 148 are more to come
within 9 months.
I am a member of SBAA,BusinessSA & soon would be of Australian
Institute of Company Directors.
I am interested in joining your organization and deepening my
relations with Australia. Most Australians buy some handicrafts
from Jaipur – my city.
Thimote Antoine , a Painter, I am very good in artistic creativity and craftsmanship .I am also very good in the decoration of houses with paint I know how to cope or make mixture of paint.
I am a Haitian living in northern Haiti .if you to desire someone to work with me to work with you in not going to regret you Thimote Antoine with you .merci Jehovah blessed you
Merhaba, I am a craftswomen in Turkey. And resarch asistant.I weaving carpet. Traditionally metod use. My grandmother teacher me. And, my big imagine =one time, I teach this art, learn want persons on the World. Because, this hand made carpets weaving technic dead in my village and world. But time pass very fast. And my imagine still aliave.
(I suppose true makeup centenses, because my english not good)
That’s wonderful to read. Do you have a local craft organisation? You might want to follow our publication http://www.garlandmag.com to learn what is happening in the craft world.
Hello.
I am saeid marandian hagh from Iran with Resume below
lecturer of university
fully authorized representative of world childrens right in iran
top inventor in iran
providerof cllass 1 world standard for carpet repairing
class 1 artist of iran
I’m the only person in the world who can fix Size differences in handmade rugs
This can generate a lot of income, jobs and business
I can’t do that in my own country
Because copyright in our country is not respected
Can I get help from you in this field and introduce my work and find an investor?
thank you
The First International Handicrafters Festival will be held in Kokand, Uzbekistan, 10-15 September 2019. This coincides with the special issue of our Garland magazine on Central Asia.
Shouldn’t this be dated 2020? Or is this news item out of date?
It’s every two years, so we expect it to be in 2021. Thanks for being such a careful reader.
Hi
My name is Mueen Saheed I , I am from Sri Lanka , and would like to migrate to Australia under the category “ special talents “
The ( immigration ) requires a recommendation from art councils / art platforms , or art museums in Australia and recommend my creativity and contribution to art and design
I would love to take part in social activities in art in Australia and help anyone who may seek my help as “ art is a healer “ and practice art in Australia appreciate your help and assistance in this regard
Warm regards and be safe
I have attached my portfolio for your perusal and you may share my details whoever you may feel will look into my contribution to art
Mueen Saheed
PROFILE of MUEEN SAHEED
Mueen Saheed is an established Abstract Narrative Expressionist Painter, Sculptor, Conceptual Architect and Renowned award winning Jewellery Designer .
Name : Mohamed Mueenudeen Saheed
Date of birth. 05/10/1960
Address 165/11 Park road
Colombo 5
SRI Lanka
Tel 0094777747977
E mail : mueen@mueensaheed.com
Website : http://www.mueensaheed.com
Profession : Artist /designer
Company : Billari art Gallery
Started as a Jewellery Designer in 1980 to 2007
Company :
1. Saheed Jewellers Sri Lanka
2. Regent-fine Jewels Sri Lanka
3. Innovation by mueen sdn bud Malaysia
4. Billari fine jewellery Sri Lanka
5. Billari art gallery Sri Lanka
Started Billari art Gallery 2007
Mueen has participated in many fairs in Malaysia / India / Paris / London / Italy /and Maldives
He was invited to give a talk at
1. White ribbon forum Malaysia On GBV
2. Women’s foreman colombo on GBV
3. Art Therapy at Jumarah Maldives
4. Art therapy at Billari art Gallery
5. Climax festival Bourdeaux France
6. Motivation talk to students iman international school
7. Healing through art for Drug Rehabilitation for the government of Sri Lanka 2020
8. I was invited to compete the Lorenzo Magnifico award in Florence and was placed 5 th in 2019
My work and style has impressed many world leaders and collectors
2019
9. I am among the finalist in the entrepreneur of the year award results not realised yet
10. I am invited for a national award in Sri Lanka “ kala Bhushana “ life time art award 2020
11. Kala Suri art award 2020
12. Star of Asia 2020
13. “ SHORTLISTED INTERNATIONAL EMERGING ARTIST AWARD , DUBAI – 2016”
14. GOLDEN APPLE AWARD FOR INNOVATION, NEW YORK – 2002”
15. JEWELLERS OF AMERICA JEWEL AWARD —. 1996
PROJECTS
SHANGRI-LA’S HAMBANTOTA RESORT & SPA – 2017
Commissioned works for Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa , over 22 warm-hued canvases are on display at the resort in the lobby, the Bojunhala restaurant and in a select number of premium rooms.
MOVENPICK HOTEL COLOMBO – 2017
Commissioned Paintings adorning 212 rooms and 37 displayed at Mansion Club, lobby and restaurant based on the Story of Lankan- Dutch Couple Klass and Nayana for the Lobby and Mansion Club.
DARWIN OCEAN CLIMAX FESTIVAL IN BORDEAUX, FRANCE — 2016
Artwork commissioned by Bordeaux City Museum and signed by 2016 French Presidential candidate Alain Juppe focused on the theme of ocean pollution and the need for ocean protection.
PAINTINGS FOR BALMOND STUDIOS — 2016
Artwork commissioned for Balmond Studios inspired by Cecil Balmond’s theory of algorithm. The paintings are currently on display at Balmond studios, Sri Lanka.
PAINTING FOR PRESIDENT OF SRILANKA MAITHRIPALA SIRISENA — 2015
Painting commissioned for President of Sri Lanka marking the completion of one year in office and 100 day program based on the President’s Vision and Policy statement “Compassionate Governance,Stable Country”
WHITE RIBBON PUBLIC FORUM , MALAYSIA — 2015
Print Painting accompanied by poem in english “Be a Man by Being a man” to create awareness about Violence against women and advocating for women’s right.
PAINTING PRESENTED TO CHIEF MINISTER VIGNESWARAN— 2015
Poem in Tamil with Painting based on the Gang rape incident which took place in Jaffa and in memory of 18-year-old Vidya who was brutally murdered. The Painting was circulated to schools and other institutions to create awareness on the topic and donated to charity.
PAINTING FOR PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA — 2015
Painting commissioned for Prime Minister of Malaysia Mohd Najib bin Abdul Razak marking the celebration of 20th anniversary celebrations of Cheras Umno.
PAINTING FOR KING OF BRUNEI — 2013
Painting commissioned for King of Brunei depicting his passion for cars was handed over to him during his brief visit to srilanka for CHOGAM 2013
PAINTING FOR CHOGM— 2013
Painting commissioned for Prince Charles themed Nine Fourteen to be handed over to Prince of wales during his visit for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting summit held in srilanka in 2013. Another painting Titled “CHOGM 2013” was handed over to the then presiding President of Srilanka Mahida Rajapakse
PAINTING PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT MAHINDA RAJAPAKSE
Painting commissioned for former President of Srilanka Mahinda Rajapakse Titled “sky” for his efforts in ending the 30 year long war and restoreing peace to Mother Lanka.
EXHIBITIONS
Art Expo Malaysia. 2008
Geopark Langkawi. 2009
“SOUL BEAT” Sri Lanka . 2013
Oxford art show london. 2017
Art therapy Maldives. 2017
Art Capital Paris. 2018
Florence art biennial. 2019
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Hello,
I am cleaning out my archives and came across about 20 slides/transparencies sent to me by Robyn Malcolm, a well-known WA designer/maker in the 1980s/90s. (I used to have a designer craft outlet in the late ’80s/early ’90s). I could throw them out – they are slides of her work – but they might constitute a useful historical record.
Any clue as to where I could possibly send them?
Grateful for your advice,
Diana Kostyrko
Re craft map, please add The Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre Inc and Blue Mountains Potters , based in Glenbrook, nsw. http://Www.bmcac.org.au
Thanks for this Ingrid. We certainly hope to extend the map to the Blue Mountains in the future. Do let us know if there’s someone we can work with there to do this.
Greetings of the day!
I have completed my graduation in Textile Design recently. I have always been had keen interest in working with traditional crafts. Would like to know how can I be a member of WCCA. Looking forward to a positive reply for the same, so that I can share my CV and portfolio with you.
You can find details about membership in the menu on your left. We represent Australian crafts. Check out the Sangam Project Facebook group for Indian crafts.
Just wondering how often the fee of $25 should be charged. I paid $25 in December last year and then $25 4/2/22. Is this correct or is it a yearly donation.
cheers Jane at Zu design
It is a yearly fee. Let us know if you need a refund.
I was wondering if my gallery is suitable to be listed, and how?
BAROMETER Gallery is an artist run exhibition space.
With an emphasis on fibre arts, as well as showcasing photography and jewellery. Apart from its role as an exhibition space for hire to textile and craft artists, Barometer also initiates exhibitions from time to time in an effort to address ideas and create dialogue about craft and art and the object making processes.
http://www.barometer.net.au
Im not sure if my business is appropriate for the Australian Craft map. I am a textile conservator and I do work with alot of Australian textiles both contemporary and antique. I also work with contemporary First Nations Screen Print fabrics. Please add me to the map if you think I fit the criteria.
Mary White who was an advisor to the Crafts Council of Australia in the early 1970s in Central Australia. I have seen 1912-1981 as her dates of birth and death, but question whether this DoD is accurate. Do you know anything of Mary’s life please?
Hello,
I work for The Ian Potter Cultural Trust, a Philanthropic Arts Trust that awards Emerging Artist Grants for individuals to undertake professional development. The Trust funds artists working in all disciplines, including craft.
We want to increase our applications and support of emerging craft practitioners, so I am reaching out in case this opportunity can be shared with the Craft Council Network. Please see further details in the link provided, and get in touch if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Nina
Thank you Nina. We will share this important opportunity with our members.
Hi,
we would like to sign up for the membership and the Garland magazine, we have already filled out the form, and would like to pay by bank transfer, but there was no address or other details asked to provide, if you could let us know how the process is it would be great.
Thanks
Thank you for your inquiry. You can find the details in this form: https://airtable.com/shrEskW0MkcY2uDWs
about the Artistic handicraft workshops project “Creative Creations”. Artistic handicraft workshops “Creative Creations”. As you can see in the attached photos, the creative work was progressing. The girls spended every free moment weaving their creations. They cared about the precision of creation. The creations was tried on from time to time to check whether everything fits the figure. There was a lot of work but also a lot of fun. 10 girls woved phenomenal creations under the watchful eye of Mrs. Jola! At the end, the participants posed for the session in costumes that they had been weavinded for 2 months! The person responsible for the project and workshops was Jolanta Surma, a teacher at Local Centre of Afterschool Activities in Zlotow in Poland. On Saturday, a unique session tooked place as part of an extremely interesting project by Mrs. Jolanta Surma and the Society of Friends of Children in Zlotow in Poland. Project titled “Creative Creations”—- Macrame Art Jolanta Surma & Halszka Cygan. At the Local Centre of Afterschool Activities in Zlotow in Poland , there was a summary of the very interesting project of Mrs. Jolanta Surma and the Society of Friends of Children in Zlotow in Poland entitled “Creative creations” workshops. 10 girls wove phenomenal creations under the watchful eye of Mrs. Jolanta Surma! The summary was attended by Mrs. Malgorzata Samec, Vice-Starosta of the Zlotow District, Mrs. Alicja Andrzejewska, President of the Society of Friends of Children in Złotow in Poland, and Mrs. Aldona Chamarczuk, Director of the Local Centre of Afterschool Activities in Zlotow in Poland. Maybe in the future there will be joint international cultural and educational cooperation.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2787528181411024 https://www.facebook.com/reel/1543541929790794
Contact: Jolanta Surma, a teacher at the Local Centre of Afterschool Activities in Zlotow in Poland makrama2004@wp.pl
Hello,
I am starting an online sewing business selling courses and potentially doing in person classes as well as products down the track and I wondering you if you have an affiliated insurer that you can recommend?
Hello. I missed Gina’s Zoom session today due to work commitments. Is there any chance it was recorded? Thanks. Donalee Moriarty