Meetings are generally held on the third weekend of each month (online and in-person) at a variety of venues to make the group accessible to our members.

ATASDA Victoria run an exciting calendar of meetings and events to complement those offered by ATASDA National. 

Activities include:

  • Workshops and demonstrations
  • Creative challenges
  • Social gatherings
  • Gallery visits
  • Online forums and galleries
  • Exhibition opportunities
  • E-news and quarterly magazine
  • Pop up events
  • Annual retreat.

All are welcome to attend two meetings or social days before deciding to join.

For more details on our meetings contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

VIC Meeting

05
Jun
2024

Zoom meeting & virtual craft

Wed 5th Jun 2024 7:30 pm
Online
16
Jun
2024

The Apron Project – collaborative group entry

Sun 16th Jun 2024 10:00 am -2:00 pm

Geelong Apron Making Day for the Apron Project

Venue: In Geelong, close to public transport.  Bring your materials—machine or hand sewing, textile materials etc depending on what you intend to make. Venue details to be confirmed.  Email Atasda Vic by 31st May to register your attendance and how you may like to participate.  You can also decide to come on the day, but numbers will help with booking a location.  

This important project raises funds for local communities and awareness of the growing epidemic of Domestic and Family Violence.   We are asked to create art on an apron.  Designs should uplift, create connection and acknowledge the women who care, love and stand for us.   

There are 3 ways to participate:

  1. Contribute a smaller textile piece or art on a pocket to be sewn on to a group apron entry which will be auctioned.
  2. Make an entire apron on your own for auction.
  3. Make an apron that will sell for $25.  These aprons should be simple sewn, beautiful fabrics, made with loving intention for the wearer.

We have set a Goddess of the Garden theme for our group’s auction apron.
Anyone contributing smaller pieces please use the bold and bright colourway in the image as a guide.
Textile art pieces made can be flowers, plants, leaves, garden critters, birds etc.  

If you are unable to meet in person your art pieces can be posted to Narelle Higgins by August 5th (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for address).   We will finalise our apron at the August Retreat.  

All aprons are due in NSW by the 1st September.  For more information: https://eatcakecreate.com/apron-project-2023/ 

Image: tanisfiberarts.com / Example of colour scheme

 2024 Apron Project Flyer [PDF 1.2 MB]

Geelong
08
Aug
2024

Vic Retreat at the Old Hospital Loch

Thu 8th Aug 2024 - Mon 12th Aug 2024

Come join fellow group members for days of textile fun and great company in a beautiful location. 

Have time to work on your textile art in a friendly environment, watch fellow artists demonstrate their skills or sit back, relax and stitch.  Activities include show and tell, stash exchange, working on a collaborative community project and time to explore the enchanting township of Loch. 

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for prices and bookings due by 30th June.

Loch
04
Sep
2024

Zoom planning session for 2025

Wed 4th Sep 2024 7:30 pm
Online
21
Sep
2024

Virtual Skill Share Day

Sat 21st Sep 2024
Online
04
Dec
2024

Festive virtual craft session

Wed 4th Dec 2024 7:30 pm
Online

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