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How to use the new website!
Stuck with how to join, sign in or sign up? We've put together some instructions that should make it easier. Read more here!
18/8/2018
SITUATION VACANT: WAFTA CHAIRPERSON
We are seeking the services of an enthusiastic member of WAFTA to become the next WAFTA CHAIRPERSON for 2018-19!
19/8/2018

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Southern Forest Workshop - Found Collected Dyed Stitched! 3 days with popular Tasmanian artist, Aukje Boonstra
BOOK NOW for a treat for textile art lovers in the Southern WA! Aukje Boonstra will be in beautiful Southern Forest for a fabulous 3 day workshop!
18/8/2018
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Henderson Environment Centre Workshop - Found Collected Dyed Stitched! 3 days with popular textile artist Aukje Boonstra
BOOK NOW for a fabulous 3 day workshop in perfect surroundings!
8/8/2018
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Next Evening Meeting - meet rocking artist Jina Lee!
Winner of the 2018 Rio Tinto WA Emerging Sculptor Mentorship provided Jina with a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop my skills and knowledge in the one of the best places in the world for stone carving. Her focus is on simplified organic shapes sculpted into a variety of stones, primarily using marble or granite. Come and learn more!
7/8/2018
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WAFTA @ The Ballet : Wardrobe Tour
Behind the scenes at the WA Ballet!
6/8/2018
Opportunities
WAFTA Scholarship @ FibresWest
All information about the WAFTA Scholarship to attend Fibres West 2019 is posted here!
25/7/2018
Podcasts
WAFTA Podcast : Artist in Residence
An interview with Marley Amphlett for Perth Noongar Radio, talking to WAFTA artists
25/7/2018
Community
WAFTA members Exhibition: Threading the Landscape Exhibition with Jan Campbell, Rachel Lang and Marie Mitchell and other textile artists
Jan Holland
3/12/2017
Community
Can you help 'Curtin Fashion Graduates' end of year show students? - more ticket sales needed
Jan Holland
29/11/2017
Community
A WAFTA member runs workshops in Eco Fashion Week Australia - Not Just High Fashion - by Marie Mitchell
Jan Holland
12/11/2017

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