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Burnie shines in October

Posted by Janine Morris on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, In : baskets

"If you were to focus your telescope on Burnie from anywhere in the world during October you'd see a culturally rich communtity with music, exhibitions, performances and the celebrations of the simpler things of life." Burnie Shines, from the brochure for 2011.

If you are lucky enough to visit or live near Burnie in October 2011, you will be able to take advantage of the many activities going on. From feature artist 'Ben Lovell's' work, to workshops, music, exhibitions, family fun, open garden...

Encapsulated - Latest Work at the Makers Workshop, Burnie.

Posted by Janine Morris on Thursday, March 10, 2011, In : current projects

This is my latest work, now on display at The Makers Workshop, in Burnie. A home to art, artists, paper making, visitor information, local history and modern architecture.

'Encapsulated -

My Journey, Your Journey.'

The collection includes elements of the familiar and the unknown. Life journeys.

Made from a collection of vintage and collected tableware, story books, toys, photos, buttons, natural materials and glass ware.

These images are from my work table before installation at the Makers Work...
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Baskets

Posted by Janine Morris on Thursday, November 18, 2010, In : Recycling

This is a selection of baskets that I have made over time.
I make baskets at the Makers Workshop, Burnie, two days a week. I do take orders, you can email me with your request here.

Dodder Laurel with a rusty metal frame at Nest in Penguin.

18" Red Hot Poker Cradle Basket with my baby Red Hot Poker plant.

Close up of Red Hot Poker Basket.

Rusted Handle basket with raw fleece and iris, lily, rope, sisal and stringy bark at Nest, Penguin.

12" Basket of beach rope and recycled sari silk at The Maker...

We won...Dresses on display for June at Makers Workshop, Burnie, Tasmania

Posted by Janine Morris on Friday, June 4, 2010, In : Paper dress

Pam Thorne - Paper people sculpturer and myself entered into the Burnie City Council 'Paper Dress' competion. We went all out with a life size ball gown. It was made with recycled paper mill paper, handmade 'Creative paper' paper (Handmade paper factory called 'Creative Paper', located in new Makers workshop in Burnie, Tasmania), recycled paper dress patterns and lots of glue, and painted with tea. I am pleased to say that we won our section -
Best group design

Pam Thorne at work.
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