Eyzer Designs

A totally twisted evening!

2011-04-04T12:33:00.005+10:00

We have just come to the close of another successful 'Twisted & Tangled' textile show for 2011. This year's event also ran over the Saturday and Sunday, allowing visitors to be able to see the garments in more detail and providing the designers with more exposure.

I officially launched my new range of silk ties at this year's event, and have received some wonderful feedback about them.

They are now available as part of my 'Eyzer Design' range, including wholesale.

If you would like more details regarding the ties, please don't hesitate to contact me sue@eyzerdesigns.com.

The images above are from this year's 'Twisted & Tangled' fashion parade, held at Mason Wines, Glen Aplin on Friday 1 April.

Granite Belt Flavours!

2011-03-07T10:19:00.001+11:00

Just a little reminder for anyone in Brisbane on Sunday 13 March. Come along and say hello!

50's+ ART CLASSES!

2011-02-28T17:57:00.003+11:00

After many requests, I have decided that now is the time to start ...

50’s+ ART

Keep the second Thursday of the month free for a painting day in the bush.

If the weather is bad we will retire to my workshop to become very creative.

The idea is to encourage retired people to develop their creativity and enjoy a day’s painting.

Cost: $20 per day for those needing tuition, free for those just wishing to join a group and paint.

Where: “Myrtleford” 307 Brushabers Road, Jennings

How to find “Myrtleford”: 07 46843308 (if help needed)

What to Bring: Any paints you have. Preferably acrylics, but just bring along whatever you have for the first day and we will work with those. I have acrylics on hand that can be used. Dont buy anything until we discuss your requirements. Some brushes (any you have),but please don’t buy Crazy Clark's brushes as they lose their bristles, water jar, rag, old clothes, easel if you have one, medium size stretched canvas, or canvas board, or sketch book (heavier quality paper).....these would be available at Crazy Clark's, lunch, chair. I will provide morning and afternoon tea.

Tuition will be based at beginner stage and will be focused on such things as composition, tonal values etc and not on mediums, so you will be able to try many different types of mediums and discover which are your favourites.

FIRST DAY: Thursday March 10, at 9am (Qld time) for a quick cuppa and a 9.30am start. Finish 3pm, back to the house by 3.30pm.

Call Sue for further information or to book your spot! (07) 4684 3308.

Twisted & Tangled 2011

2011-02-21T12:11:00.005+11:00

After the success of last year's 'Twisted & Tangled' event, we have decided to do it all again this year! ... and it is gearing up to be quite the event!

Showcasing regional textile artists, 'Twisted & Tangled' promotes the wealth of talent we have in the area. It is a fantastic night out with the girls, and entry cost includes a champagne and nibblies throughout the evening. The food was just devine last year, thanks to the wonderful crew at 'Mason's Wines'.

This year's event will be on Friday April 1, 2011 at Mason's Wines ... with the added bonus of our designers having their work on display and for sale on the Saturday and Sunday as well. So if you can't make it to the Friday evening catwalk show, make sure you drop by between 10am-4pm over the weekend.

Last year, I created a range of 'Totally Twisted' scarves (as can be seen in the image above). This year however I have gone with a new approach ... and am producing a range of silk ties. I have provided a sneak peek above.

Follow 'Twisted & Tangled' on Facebook!

A busy start to 2011

2011-02-12T11:20:00.003+11:00

Well, the Show is over for another year, so I am back on track again now, gearing up for another busy year.

You can find me at Stanthorpe's Market in the Mountains tomorrow, from 8am til noon. Come along and see some quality Granite Belt art, craft and of course, fresh produce. It's always a great morning out.

I am also busy, getting ready for another Granite Belt Flavours Market at Southbank in Brisbane. After all the devastation with the flooding at the beginning of the year, it is great to see Brisbane getting back on its feet. If you're in Brisbane on Sunday March 13, feel free to drop by and say hello. I will have a wonderful new range of shibori-dyed scarves available. Each one is just so unique and mini works of art!

I will also be running another silk painting workshop at the end of this month. There are still two places available if you are interested. Please email me at sue@eyzerdesigns.com or call (07) 4684 3308 for more details, or to enrol.

Tenterfield Show 2011

2011-01-29T15:54:00.005+11:00

For as long as I can remember, I have been heavily involved with the Tenterfield Show. I retired this year as the show's Secretary, but am still actively involved with the Show.

With all this in mind, I thought I should give this year's Show a mention, and encourage anyone near Tenterfield to either enter the Show, or come along and enjoy all the great things on offer.

We have had a few set-backs this year, with the floods - leading the cancellation of the Stud Cattle, Shearing, Utes and Motorbike events .... but as they say, The Show will go on!

This year's show is on 4,5 and 6 February at the Tenterfield Showgrounds, Tenterfield.

For further details regarding the show, please visit the Show's website, http://www.tenterfieldshow.org.au/.

Aloomba Lavender Farm

2011-01-24T12:33:00.003+11:00

I went for a visit yesterday afternoon to drop off some new scarves and to take a look around the beautiful Aloomba Lavender Farm.

Aloomba Lavender is part of a four thousand acre cattle property east of Stanthorpe. The lavender farm was established in 1998 and has become one of the best lavender and accommodation destinations in Stanthorpe.

The gift shop is a treasure trove of lavender goodies - ranging from dried bunches of lavender, to lavender chocolates, honey, jams and of course their very popular oils.

I highly recommend you visit Aloomba next time you're in the area. Your hosts Peter and Tere Bonner will make you feel so at home. It's definitely worth the drive!

Merry Christmas from Eyzer!

2010-12-17T15:25:00.004+11:00

I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful christmas and happy 2011.

I have had a big year with 'Eyzer' this year, and hope to continue growing in 2011. Your support and feedback are what keeps me going, and I treasure it immensely.

I wish you and your families all the best for the coming year.

Merry Christmas!

Sue

Shibori scarves now available!

2010-12-06T23:44:00.005+11:00

I have been experimenting of late with the shibori technique of dyeing scarves ... and am very pleased with the results.

Shibori is a Japanese term for several methods of dyeing cloth with a pattern by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, compressing it, or capping.

I have had a lot of fun with it and am gradually making the new range available in the online store.

http://www.eyzerdesigns.bigcartel.com

Bush Christmas!

2010-11-22T13:22:00.002+11:00

If you're in the Toowoomba area you should try and schedule in a visit to Bush Christmas before it winds up on Sunday 28 November.

Bush Christmas promotes talented artisans from remote and rural areas of Eastern Australia, and I am once again very proud to be part of such a wonderful event.

There is plenty to see and do, so do yourself a favour and head to The Downs Club on the corner of Margaret and Mylne Streets, Toowoomba.

Granite Belt Flavours at South Bank

2010-09-26T11:30:00.002+10:00

It's on again ... Granite Belt Flavours at South Bank. Sunday, 3rd October 2010 from 10am-4pm.
Come along and say hello! I will range a huge range of silk scarves available.

Nest Gallery

2010-09-11T13:58:00.003+10:00

My daughter has recently moved back to the area, and will be opening her art gallery, 'Nest Gallery', on Friday 24th September.
The opening exhibition is titled, 'Things of Thread and Wood' and features the works of local textile and wood artists. I will have some silk paintings on show - and have been experimenting with some new techniques, which I am excited about.
The exhibition will be running throughout Spring.
For more details, please visit the website: http://www.nestgallery.com.au.

October Silk Painting Workshop

2010-07-26T09:19:00.000+10:00

Silk Painting Workshop with Sue Jurd
October, 2010 (date to be confirmed)
9am start - 4.30pm finish
Lunch provided"Myrtleford" Brushabers Road, Jennings NSW
All equipment will be provided

Students will paint or dye four scarves during the day and will experiment with a number of techniques. Scarves will be completed and ready to take home by the end of the session.

Students will be working with fibre reactive dyes, some common household chemicals, hot wax and shellite.Cost for the workshop will be $120 per student. This includes all dyes, equipment, four scarves and tuition. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

For further information, or to enrol, please contact Sue on (07) 4684 3308 or sjurd@halenet.com.au.

South Bank Regional Flavours

2010-07-23T17:26:00.001+10:00

Eyzer Designs will be at SouthBank's Regional Flavours market tomorrow.

For more info, you can read all about it on the Granite Belt Wine Country blog:

http://granitebeltwinecountry.blogspot.com/2010/07/meet-real-regional-heros-at-south-bank.html

Silk Painting Workshop

2010-06-29T14:43:00.007+10:00

I had another wonderful group of keen students yesterday, learning the art of silk painting.

Students dabbled in various silk painting techniques and each went home with some new scarves to show off!

I plan on holding another workshop in August - if you are interested in finding out more about the workshops, please email me at sjurd@halenet.com.au or call (07) 4684 3308.

Eyzer on Facebook

2010-06-21T20:38:00.002+10:00

We are now on Facebook! Be the first to see new product shots, hear about promotions and where to find us next. Click on the link above, or simply search for 'Eyzer Designs' next time you're on Facebook.

HaidiHo

2010-06-20T10:58:00.003+10:00

Just wanted to give a mention to my daughter's online store.

At haidiho, everything has a second chance at life. With a bit of a nip and tuck, vintage and pre-loved fabrics have been revitalised and transformed into orginal, functional pieces for the home, and out and about...

Check out her store ... it's worth the visit!: http://www.etsy.com/shop/haidiho (and I also think the brooches i've featured above would make a wonderful accessory to my silk scarves!)

Silk Painting Workshop

2010-06-03T11:51:00.003+10:00

*** ONLY ONE PLACE LEFT! ***

Silk Painting Workshop with Sue Jurd
Monday June 28, 2010
9am start - 4.30pm finish
Lunch provided

"Myrtleford" Brushabers Road, Jennings NSW

All equipment will be provided.

Students will paint or dye four scarves during the day and will experiment with a number of techniques. Scarves will be completed and ready to take home by the end of the session. Students will be working with fibre reactive dyes, some common household chemicals, hot wax and shellite.

Cost for the workshop will be $120 per student. This includes all dyes, equipment, four scarves and tuition. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

For further information, or to enrol, please contact Sue on (07) 4684 3308 or sjurd@halenet.com.au.

Restocking the Shelves

2010-05-20T14:23:00.002+10:00

Some of you may have noticed that my online store is currently 'under maintenance'. I apologise to anyone for any inconvenience. I am however trying to catch up on retail orders, and am wanting to do a proper restock of all my lines.
If anyone is interested in a scarf, you can still contact me directly at sue@eyzerdesigns.com and I will see what I can do for you.
Watch this space for news on the re-opening of the online store as soon as it happens!

Art in the Woolshed

2010-05-15T20:40:00.002+10:00

Art in the Woolshed was first held in 1997 to provide a venue for members, friends & invited artists & artisans to display their work in the form of a social gathering, and what better venue than of course a woolshed, to reflect the grass roots of the group.

Held on the long weekend in June, make sure you get along to check out some amazing art and crafts. For more information, please visit their website.

http://www.artinthewoolshed.com.au/AITW/About.html

Saturday 12th June: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 13th June: 10am - 1pm

Argyle Gallery - The Rocks, Sydney

2010-05-13T10:49:00.003+10:00

I just wanted to give a bit of a shout out to a wonderful stockist of the Eyzer range of scarves, the Argyle Gallery.

Argyle Gallery was established in 2000. Located in 'The Rocks', it presents a collection of all Australian and Aboriginal art and fine crafts.

If you are in The Rocks area, or have friends intending on travelling to the area, please recommend this wonderful little gallery as a fine display of Australian Arts and Crafts.

http://www.argylegallery.com.au/

Mother's Day SALE!

2010-05-02T15:00:00.004+10:00

Mother's Day is just around the corner ... and what better to treat Mum this year, than with a gorgeous hand dyed silk scarf! To celebrate Mother's Day, I am offering 25% off the entire Eyzer Design range of scarves ... but only until Sunday 9th May ... so get in quick!

I am also excited to introduce a new range of 'Totally Twisted' silk scarves. The best things about these scarves is that the 'scrunchier' they are, they better they look! Good bye ironing!

Visit the Eyzer store now! http://www.eyzerdesigns.bigcartel.com/

Silk Painting Workshop

2010-04-21T14:59:00.003+10:00

I have two places left for a planned silk painting workshop at the end of May/early June (date to be finalised).

If you are interested or would like more details, please give me a call on (07) 46843308 or email sjurd@halenet.com.au.

Creative Weekend Workshops

2010-04-11T21:44:00.001+10:00

Starting, June 2010: One Day Silk Painting Workshops

Following packages are available:

Workshop only

6 hour workshop, includes all materials to produce four silk scarves and lunch ($120).

Various methods of dyeing will be touched upon on the day.

Workshops are run for groups of six.

Please contact Sue on (07) 4684 3308 or sjurd@halenet.com.au for further information or to make a booking.

Workshop, Winery Tour and Accommodation deal

Ideal for a girl's weekend away!

Package includes accommodation, winery tour and silk painting workshop.

Accommodation packages are available through Wisteria Cottage, Wyberba (www.wisteriacottage.com.au). Relax in their beautiful self-contained cottages, nestled at the base of a forested hillside with sweeping views of the Wyberba Valley - and in close proximity to Queensland's mountain wine district! (Not to mention the chocolate shop! ... what more could a group of girl's need?!)

For further details or to make a booking, please contact Alba or Robin at Wisteria Cottage, (07) 4684 5121 or enquiries@wisteriacottage.com.au.

Twisted and Tangled Success!

2010-03-23T13:56:00.001+11:00

The inaugural Twisted and Tangled textile event was held at Mason's Winery, Ballandean Qld, on Thursday March 18.

It was a wonderful success with lots of wonderful feedback from both the crowd and designers alike.

Featured above are Barbara, Emma and Angie wearing my new 'scrunched' range of scarves. Each scarf had quite dramatic colouring, with contrasting colour on the ends of each scarf, for added impact.

More of these new range of scarves will be available shortly, so stay tuned!

I also hope to get some more photos up soon from the night.

Apple and Grape Festival 2010

2010-03-18T00:04:00.001+11:00

Twisted and Tangled

2010-03-10T12:19:00.001+11:00

The inaugural Twisted and Tangled textile event will be held at Mason's Winery just north of Ballandean (Qld), on Thursday March 18 from 7pm - for those interested in unique garments and accessories.

Bookings are essential. For more information or to make a booking, please contact Alba on (07) 46845121.

Apple and Grape Festival

2010-02-24T09:37:00.000+11:00

It's on again ... the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival in Stanthorpe, Qld.

I will be there with my full range of silk scarves on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March.

For more information regarding the festival and how to find it ... please visit the official website http://www.appleandgrape.org

New Stockist - Tosari Galleries

2009-12-12T08:54:00.000+11:00

Eyzer scarves can now be found at Tosari Galleries - 4 Margaret St, Toowoomba.

The gallery stocks fine art and design, contemporary Aboriginal art and gallery gifts.

Open Tues – Sun 10am-4pm. For further information, please call 07 46384455 or visit their website, http://www.tosarigalleries.com.au/.

Christmas 2009

2009-12-07T11:07:00.000+11:00

To celebrate Christmas 2009, I have created a range of 'Soft Opal' scarves. The softer tones used in this range is a shift from my usual bold approach to colour!

This new range is available online at http://www.eyzerdesigns.bigcartel.com

Merry Christmas to all my valued customers. It has been quite a year ... and I can't believe Christmas is just around the corner! A happy and prosperous 2010 to you all.

Bush Christmas 2009 - Celebrating Outback Talent

2009-11-12T12:06:00.000+11:00

Bush Christmas is on again ... from Friday 20th November until Saturday 28th November, at the Masonic Centre, Toowoomba. The exhibition is open from 9am - 6pm daily (or until 7pm on Tues, Wed, Thur).

Free Admission - Free Parking
Masonic Centre - 58 Neil St, Toowoomba

***

The Bush Christmas concept was launched as an outlet for talent lying often unnoticed in rural and remote areas of Eastern Australia. Innovative ideas came both from need and also the desire to be creative.

For more details please visit their website http://www.bushchristmas.com

Do you tweet? ...

2009-10-21T21:57:00.000+11:00

... If so, you can now follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/eyzerdesigns

"Fold and Dye" Scarves

2009-10-18T21:58:00.000+11:00

I have been experimenting some more with the new 'Fold and Dye' technique that I discovered a few months ago. I really enjoy the various effects that can be produced through this technique.

It is so interesting to see what the final result will be from the various mix of colours and folds in each scarf.

I will have some more available soon through both my Etsy and new Aussie online store. Stay tuned!

Etsy store: http://www.eyzerdesigns.etsy.com/ (All prices are in US dollars)

Eyzer store: http://www.eyzerdesigns.bigcartel.com/ (All prices are in AU dollars)

I am also pleased to announce that the Queensland University of Technology will be stocking this new 'Fold and Dye' range in their Book Shop. For contact information, please visit their site: http://www.fmd.qut.edu.au/bookshop/

Spring has Sprung promotion!

2009-10-11T22:15:00.001+11:00

To celebrate the launch of Eyzer's new online store, we are having a Spring has Sprung sale.

For the month of October you can receive 20% off all scarves! Simply use the code word: SPRING, during checkout.

You can view our entire range here: http://www.eyzerdesigns.bigcartel.com

All prices are in Australian dollars.

Warwick Art Prize

2009-10-03T14:19:00.000+10:00

Judges Edwina Corlette and Morley Grainger have selected entries from 76 artists for this year's Warwick Art Prize.

My work has been selected in the textile section of this year's exhibition.

The exhibition is running throughout October.

For more information regarding the exhibition, please visit their site: http://www.warwickartgallery.com.au/home.html

Spicks and Specks Exhibition

2009-08-02T14:03:00.001+10:00

I will be exhibiting some of my latest textile pieces throughout the month of August.

Exhibition is being held at Lorenza's, 29 Maryland Street, Stanthorpe. The cafe is open from 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am-2pm (Sat-Sun).

If you're in the area during August, feel free to drop in for a look.

A brief abstract of the exhibition is below:

Spicks & Specks – A name chosen to represent the small pieces of our landscape that have been featured in this display of painted silk.

The pictures have been enhanced with thread. I am not an embroiderer, but enjoy the effect created by using stitches in a similar way an artist would use a pencil. Stitches create light effects and patterns on the silk and take the work a step further than the original painting.

I have been painting silk for over 20 years but am forever experimenting with new techniques, dyes and ways of presenting textiles.I use wax as a resist, just as in batik. The white parts are waxed – then the work is painted with dye and then further waxing and dyeing can take place. Each piece is painted with dye about 4 times. The wax is removed by ironing and then washed in shellite, and very hot soapy water.

I also use acrylics and mixed media, but my love is silk and I will continue to stretch the limits of this amazing fabric..

Market in the Mountains

2009-07-24T15:20:00.000+10:00

Eyzer Designs will be at the Market in the Mountains, this Sunday 26th July.

The markets are held in the Stanthorpe Civic Centre, 8am until midday.

I have been experimenting with some new styles and will have some interesting new scarves on offer.

Jumpers & Jazz Festival

2009-07-16T22:33:00.001+10:00

Eyzer Designs will be at the Jumpers and Jazz Festival this Saturday, 18 July. The festival is being held at the Warwick Indoor Recreation & Aquatic Centre, Palmerin Steet, Warwick.
Entry $2 adults, kids are free.

If you're in the area, come along and say hello to Sue!

It's a case of Art in the Mill 09

2009-04-26T13:45:00.000+10:00

Held on the May Long Weekend (1st – 4th) “It’s a case of Art in the Mill” is now in its 9th year. 10 award-winning artists from Stanthorpe to Tenterfield bring their most recent work together in the unique setting of the historic Ballandean Timber Case Making Mill, Curr Road, Ballandean.

From the microscopic to the ephemeral, the beauty of the local environment has been interpreted by the artists using acrylics, water colours, silk, print making, clay, wood, stone and glass.Guest artists for 09 are Linda Nye, Eva Rasmussen, Allan English, Julie Salmon and Chris Humphreys.

Highly qualified print maker, Eva, studies and records lifecycles looking for the small, often hidden, beautiful structure in organic matter.

Lynda paints with acrylics with a bent towards abstract. Redesigning the landscape, Linda puts her own footprint on a scene through the use of colour, line and brushwork.

Returning this year are water colour artists Julie Salmon and Allan English. Allan’s work is derived from personal visits to the painted locations using striking colours and effective detail. Chris Humphrey’s sculptures in wood and stone send strong messages making the viewer ponder, think and smile.

Regular exhibitors, artist Sue Jurd, wildlife sculptor Maggie Brockie, ceramic artist Alba Conti, master potter Albert Verschuuren, and glass and wood artist Michael Pieper have created a case full of surprises.
Sue’s silk paintings, some enhanced with thread, will range from Australian flora through to large contemporary pieces.

Michael’s talent for fusing glass and local wood has created warm, light filled, two and three dimensional pieces.

Alba is keeping her creations under wraps until opening night.

Albert’s craftsmanship using local clay and ash glazes, has produced superb wood fired pots.

Maggie’s realistic possums, predators, and peaceful stylized animal forms will be discovered hidden among the cases at the mill.

Opening on Friday night 1st May the exhibition continues over the long weekend from 10am to sundown.

Enquiries. 07 46834210

Handmade Expo - Saturday 4 April

2009-04-01T14:00:00.000+11:00

Eyzer Designs will be at The Handmade Expo this Saturday 4th April, Goondiwindi PCYC, 1 Russell Street, Goondiwindi from 8am-4pm. Entry is $5 adults, kids free.

If you're in the area, come and see our new Mother's Day and Autumn ranges.

Officially Australian made!

2009-03-04T14:40:00.000+11:00

It's now official ... Eyzer is Australian made and owned! This has always been the case, but it has now been recognised, and we are able to use the Australian Made logo on our packaging.

This is so exciting, as Eyzer is very proudly Australian and for more than twenty years, the Australian Made, Australian Grown Campaign has used the famous green and gold logo to help consumers exercise their preference for buying Australian products.

To read more about the Australian Made logo, go to http://www.australianmade.com.au/

Haidi Ho ... where everything old is new again

2009-02-18T13:26:00.000+11:00

A wonderful new Etsy store, created by my daughter, Haidi.
http://www.haidiho.etsy.com/.

As she puts it:

"At haidiho, everything has a second chance at life. With a bit of a nip and tuck, vintage and pre-loved fabrics have been revitalised and transformed into orginal, functional pieces for the home, and out and about... "

Eyzer's Blog!

2009-02-18T13:18:00.000+11:00

After much delay, I have finally managed to get Eyzer's blog up and running! Please come and visit regularly, for information regarding new products, exhibitions and other news from the world of textile and fabric art.

Australian Red Cross Bushfire Appeal

2009-02-18T13:15:00.000+11:00

Due to the recent bushfire disaster in Victoria, Australia - some fellow etsians have opened an Etsy store to raise funds for the victims of the disaster.
I encourage you all to visit their store http://www.ozbushfireappeal.etsy.com .... proceeds will be donated to the Australian Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.