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<channel><title><![CDATA[Rivers of Silk - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:04:55 +0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Springing into action............... the obsession continues]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/blog/springing-into-action]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/blog/springing-into-action#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:13:04 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[artist notes]]></category><category><![CDATA[margaret river artisans]]></category><category><![CDATA[open studios]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/blog/springing-into-action</guid><description><![CDATA[       After of nearly a year of limited action in the studio (two shoulder surgeries later) I am finally feeling optimistic for the Spring Season. Silk Obsessions workshops are back on the agenda. Starting small with just a couple for September/October, this is both a warm-up for me and for those wanting to be inspired again. Follow the links below to book your place. I am keeping it small 4-6 people only. Late start and an early finish so you can head out for an enjoyable lunch afterwards (we  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/uploads/7/5/5/1/7551025/workshop-on-site_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">After of nearly a year of limited action in the studio (two shoulder surgeries later) I am finally feeling optimistic for the Spring Season. Silk Obsessions workshops are back on the agenda. Starting small with just a couple for September/October, this is both a warm-up for me and for those wanting to be inspired again. Follow the links below to book your place. I am keeping it small 4-6 people only. Late start and an early finish so you can head out for an enjoyable lunch afterwards (we recommend a couple of the local wineries). All materials and processing included in the workshop price. I look forward to connecting with my fellow creative spirits soon.&nbsp;&#8203;</div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.trybooking.com/RRCK" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Beginners Silk Play</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.trybooking.com/RXXY" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Palette of Techniques</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.trybooking.com/RXYN" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Fold, Wrap, Stitch, Dye, Reveal</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.trybooking.com/RXYQ" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Silk Art - For Framing</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What every artist needs...]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/blog/what-every-artist-needs]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/blog/what-every-artist-needs#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2016 09:31:27 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[studio notes]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/blog/what-every-artist-needs</guid><description><![CDATA[I am blessed to have had the company of a good friend this week, arriving for the holidays, she has taken over my kitchen. I have duly decided that every artist needs a "Loretta". I feel privileged to be &nbsp;enjoying my crazy Italian friend's passion for cooking. Enjoying her conversations with my chef son. Wondering what she will concoct next from the vegetable garden. Even better I have been free from the usual family and house hold stuff that drags away from my creativity..... and thus ever [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I am blessed to have had the company of a good friend this week, arriving for the holidays, she has taken over my kitchen. I have duly decided that every artist needs a "Loretta". I feel privileged to be &nbsp;enjoying my crazy Italian friend's passion for cooking. Enjoying her conversations with my chef son. Wondering what she will concoct next from the vegetable garden. Even better I have been free from the usual family and house hold stuff that drags away from my creativity..... and thus every artist needs a "Loretta", I wish I could keep her longer. (P.S. She is also an artist so I will endeavor for her to play too) #margaretriverregionopenstudios #MRROS #</div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='470409636907330573-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='470409636907330573-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='470409636907330573-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/uploads/7/5/5/1/7551025/8797576_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery470409636907330573]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/uploads/7/5/5/1/7551025/8797576.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='546' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-41%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='470409636907330573-imageContainer1' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='470409636907330573-insideImageContainer1' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/uploads/7/5/5/1/7551025/6730171_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery470409636907330573]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/uploads/7/5/5/1/7551025/6730171.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='546' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-41%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='470409636907330573-imageContainer2' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='470409636907330573-insideImageContainer2' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/uploads/7/5/5/1/7551025/6507613_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery470409636907330573]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/uploads/7/5/5/1/7551025/6507613.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='298' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100.67%;top:0%;left:-0.34%' /></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Margaret River Regional Open Studios April 2016]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/blog/margaret-river-regional-open-studios-april-2016]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/blog/margaret-river-regional-open-studios-april-2016#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2016 09:37:18 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[artist notes]]></category><category><![CDATA[margaret river artisans]]></category><category><![CDATA[margaret river regional open studios]]></category><category><![CDATA[open studios]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/blog/margaret-river-regional-open-studios-april-2016</guid><description><![CDATA[       And so it begins..... Committing to be in the studio for the duration. Excitement, trepidation. Expectation.&nbsp;If nothing else it is a great reason to commit ones self to creativity for a significant block of time. How easily everything else gets in the way. &nbsp;My challenge (and it is always good to create purpose) this year is to sustain production of 2.7m lengths of hand painted fabrics. Exploring the potential of creating a new design for wearable items. Also challenging myself t [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.riversofsilk.com.au/uploads/7/5/5/1/7551025/7685957_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">And so it begins..... Committing to be in the studio for the duration. Excitement, trepidation. Expectation.&nbsp;<br />If nothing else it is a great reason to commit ones self to creativity for a significant block of time. How easily everything else gets in the way. &nbsp;<br />My challenge (and it is always good to create purpose) this year is to sustain production of 2.7m lengths of hand painted fabrics. Exploring the potential of creating a new design for wearable items. Also challenging myself to get up to speed with social media and posting. Here goes.<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>