A photograph of rosettes made by children in an art class. The rosettes are multicoloured and feature ribbons, fringing, decorative hand stitching and embellishments such as buttons and sequins.

I've been visiting a school and teaching children to sew as part of my residency with #NorthMidlandsProject
While making joyful rosettes, the children learned basic stitches and how to sew on buttons (and sequins!)
I loved hearing them declare, "I can sew!"

#TextileArt #ArtistInResidence

This residency with #NorthMidlandsProject, proudly promoting the #ActBelongCommit message, is made possible thanks to support from #Healthway; the Dept of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries; and the Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

Huge thanks to all of them!

A photograph of a rock that has been cracked open to reveal different coloured rock inside. The tips of the photographer's shoes are visible at the bottom of the shot.

A photograph of an outline of a body that is painted in yellow on an asphalt road.

A photograph of a rock that is covered with lichen. The tips of the photographer's shoes are visible at the bottom of the shot.

A photograph of a rock that has been cracked open to reveal different coloured rock inside. The tips of the photographer's shoes are visible at the bottom of the shot.

Walking, wandering, and wondering. Looking and seeing. I love a walk with no destination or reason. I spend so much time sitting as I work (making textile art), so these walks do actually have a purpose.

#Carnamah #ArtistInResidence #NorthMidlandsProject
#ResidencyMoments
#WesternAustralia

A photo of a hole in concrete in the shape of a frog's body.

A photo of a pale coloured pressed metal ceiling.

Pretty quiet day in Carnamah yesterday. Working in the studio, chatting with gallery visitors, walking everywhere. Final week feelings.

#ResidencyMoments #ArtistInResidence #Carnamah #NorthMidlandsProject

A photograph of a dirt road, green fields, and blue sky. A row of dark green trees is visible on the horizon.

A photo of a fire in a fire pit. Sports field lights are visible in the distance.

A photo of sunset that is nowhere near as impressive or beautiful as the real thing was!

Residency life. Big sky country.

The day view was on the way to Coorow this morning for a workshop. The night views were at Macpherson Homestead in Carnamah last night, farewelling another artist in residence.

#WesternAustralia #NorthMidlandsProject #ArtistInResidence #Carnamah #ActBelongCommit

The 'before' photo from today's workshop at the fabulous Gardiner Street Arts Collective in Moora. Stitches were done, skills were shared, conversations were had, and connections were forged.

I'm so lucky that this is my job.

#ArtistInResidence #Moora #Mending #SlowStitching #NorthMidlandsProject

A photograph of the art studio used by textile artist Deidre Robb while on a residency in Carnamah, Western Australia. Two artworks are hanging on the walls. The room also contains a trestle table, two armchairs, shelves, and various containers of equipment and supplies.

My gorgeous residency studio. I love having a visitor chair.

Pic thanks to @martienvanzuilen.bsky.social

This residency with #NorthMidlandsProject promotes the #ActBelongCommit message. Supported by #Healthway #DLGSC and #DPIRD

#ArtistInResidence #Carmamah #WesternAustralia #HereAndNow

A promo image for an exhibition by textile artist Deidre Robb.

Tender - living gently in troubling times, is at the Gardiner Street Arts Collective in Moora, WA, throughout May.

'Using found and imperfect materials, her art reflects care, sustainability, and thoughtful resistance.' True!

#TextileArt #Moora #ActBelongCommit #Healthway #NorthMidlandsProject