Driven to Abstraction

Zoom lecture by

Brenda Gael Smith

Thursday, March 6, 2025

6:30 - 7:30 pm (Arizona Time)

Brenda creates textile works made from a rich palette of her hand-dyed fabrics complemented by intensive stitching. Much of her work is inspired by the colour and patterns of the natural world with a focus on her surroundings at the “other” Copacabana in Australia and her New Zealand homeland. Using a process of abstraction, Brenda strives to capture the essence of her subjects in simplified form. Working improvisationally, she refines line, shape, colour, and texture to evoke a sense of place, express an idea, highlight an issue or elicit an emotional response. Learn more about Brenda’s inspiration and process in this colorful lecture.

Learn more about Brenda Gael Smith 

I grew up in Warkworth, New Zealand and made my very first quilt in 1984. It was a glorious seersucker affair, made from factory offcuts, and provided instant warmth and a feeling of home in various student houses as I studied political science and law.

My next foray into quiltmaking was not until the turn of the century. Emerging from the fog of a protracted and demanding business transaction (I was a lawyer in another life), I decided to make a cot quilt for a friend’s baby. What serendipity! Patchwork, quilting and textiles have since developed into a compelling and rewarding avocation.

I design and create my contemporary textile art in my home studio at Copacabana on the Central Coast of New South Wales in Australia.

https://serendipitypatchwork.com.au/

Registration

• Members: 

• Log into your account on AQG's website to register for this event at no charge!
• This event is complimentary as part of your 2024-2025 membership.

• Non-members may attend for a $10 fee

Registration ends Tuesday, March 4, 2025

 Cancellation Policy: 

• Cancellations must be made online (no emails).
• Cancellations 5 days (120 hours) or more before the scheduled event will receive an account credit.  The credit can be used for future AQG events.
• Cancellations less that 5 days before the event are not eligible for a credit.
  
• Refunds are not offered.
  

Zoom Details

• The reminder emails will contain the ZOOM link to the event.  
  
• The workshop will begin promptly at the listed start time - please join 15-30 minutes early and ensure your full name appears in the Zoom meeting.
• If you are unfamiliar with ZOOM, a PDF is available under the HELP! tab for AQG Members
• If you would prefer video training here is a link to the videos.  You should watch the FIRST TWO videos.  https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials