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Contemporary Textile Art

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Copa Abstractions Catalogue Cover Brenda Gael Smith

Copa Abstractions Catalogue

This 28 page softcover publication showcases the development of the Copa Abstractions project over 52 weeks. It includes inspiration images and the resulting collection of vibrant, abstract textile sketches.

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I acknowledge that I live and create on the land of the Darkinjung and Guringai people and recognise their continuing connection to this place. I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all First Nations people.

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Brenda Gael Smith
Contemporary Textile Art

brenda@brendagaelsmith.com

PO Box 131, Avoca Beach
NSW 2251 Australia

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On exhibition

  • 9 November 2025 – 31 January 2026 Performance Arts Culture Cessnock
    AHEAD OF THE CURVE
  • Integrifolia #3
    26 February – 1 March 2026 Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival – Hampton, Virginia
    Minimalism
So happy to be at @themqg QuiltCon 2026 in Raleig So happy to be at @themqg  QuiltCon 2026 in Raleigh North Carolina with my quilt “pent up”. 😍 

Edit: BTW, I will be sharing my technique for creating polygonal shapes in Logs & Ladders: Building with Improvisation at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival on Thursday 26 February. 

#quiltcon2026 #brendagaelsmithart
Come along to the @quiltfest Mid Atlantic Quilt Fe Come along to the @quiltfest Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton Virginia from 26 February to 1 March! 

I will be there teaching a 1-day workshop Logs and Ladders Building with Improvisation and two half-day workshops: Geometricks and Bodacious Beads.
 
My artwork will also be on display in the @saqaart global exhibition - Minimalism.

#brendagaelsmithworkshop #saqaart #quiltfest #midatlanticquiltfestival
Threads of our Time - Christchurch Symposium 2026 Threads of our Time - Christchurch Symposium 2026 - has released the teaching schedule. I will be teaching four workshops:

⭐ Abstraction in Action (2 days): stretch your creative muscles! an introduction to abstraction in concept and practice;
⭐ Logs & Ladders: building with improvisation - convert your scraps into dynamic compositions;
⭐ Zig Zag Pizzazz: create energetic designs with flair and style with freeform piecing; and
⭐ The Art of Finishing: enhance the presentation of your quilts. A fresh look at edge treatments, labels, hanging sleeves and more.

Bookings open next week. I went to my very first symposium back in 2003 and was energised by the enthusiasm and stimulation. I hope you will join me in 2026!

#quiltsymposium2026 #nzquiltsymposium2026
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Thanks to the San Diego team (you know who you are Thanks to the San Diego team (you know who you are!) for a fabulous Valentines weekend. My heart is full.♥️

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