Merry Christmas from Eyzer!

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*** 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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

Twisted and Tangled

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

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