Colleen Weste

Textile Artist/Teacher 175 Waterfalls Rd  Mt Macedon
 

 

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Welcome to Silk & Threads . . .

 
 
Colleen Weste is a silk Shibori artist/teacher with more than 20 years experience.

She has studied with world renowned Japanese Shibori masters and exhibits her unique, wearable art garments nationally.

Colleen is the author of Silk Painting; step-by-step techniques and ideas for colour and design. She has a Grad. Dip. Text Design and specialises in silk painting and Shibori. Colleen creates individual hand painted garments and accessories. She opened The Gallery, Mt Macedon in 2006, a Macedon Ranges Arts Collective of over 20 local artists in mixed media.

"My Shirbori resist patterns and textures are inspired by the natural environment

of the local bush and the Australian Centre.
Nurture your creativity."

Colleen Weste

 
Colleen's studio is nestled into the foothills of Mt Macedon (50 minutes north of Melbourne) and is easily commutable via the Calder Freeway. Less than 10 minutes off the freeway, you will find the studio set amongst a private garden of mature trees and delightful plants. A beautiful, relaxing environment in which to let your creative juices run!

175 Waterfalls Road, Mt Macedon ,Victoria, 3441

   Ph/Fax: 035 426 3322

Email; silkandthreads@hotkey.net.au