Open Saturdays and Sundays only, during Adelaide Fringe 2026.
Audio Described Tour 2-3.30pm Sunday 8th March
Sunday January 18th at Duthy Street Art Supplies Unley SA
Jump into the New Year with an exploration of colour with me.
The Victor Harbor Art Show is always a great excuse for a run down the coast, a holiday, a meal, a walk on the beach, visit a winery on the way and of course a great chance to view and purchase fantastic art!
I’m excited to be participating again in 2026. See you there!
We had so much fun with this workshop during SALA I decided to create another, with new mediums and material to explore.
This workshop is about exploration and expression without the pressure of trying to create something for anyone but yourself. Break away from brushes and use your palette knife for more than just mixing paint.
Join award-winning artist Catherine Fitz-Gerald in a small class, that includes demos, individual support, and plenty of time to paint.
Have fun with friends and enjoy this 1/2 day workshop 11am to 3.30pm with heartwarming homemade soup and crusty bread, tea and coffee provided for lunch.
We will create a painting in oils on aluminium and discuss how to use the same techniques on other surfaces. It’s a place to explore and develop ideas. Bring your own landscape image, springboard off one of mine or play with abstract texture and colour.
Learn to use texture to create alla prima art that is expressive and personal.
Suitable for adults with varying degrees of art experience, from a beginner to an experienced artist wanting to try something new.
All materials supplied.
Maximum class size 10.
Venue 6 Duthy St Unley. Duthy St Art Supplies
Cost $120 Materials and light lunch included.
Scan to book
I’m so excited to be participating in the Walkerville Art Show again this this. The Rotary Club volunteers work so hard to put on this wonderful event, do come and see the wide variety of works on show.
I’ll be giving changing it up a bit this year and giving a painting in oils on aluminium demonstration for one day only on Monday 6th starting at 11am.
Pop along and see me anytime till 4pm. (or longer if I’m chatting too much and need more painting time!)
Opening times
Friday 3rd 6-9pm opening night
Sat 4th 10am-5pm (Mark Barr demo at 2pm)
Sunday 5th 10am-5pm
Mon 6th 10am-5pm (my demo 11am - 4pm)
Tuesday and Wednesday closed
Thursday 9th and Friday 10th 12 - 6pm
Saturday 11th 10am -4pm
Location St Andrew School Church Tce Walkerville
This workshop is about exploration and expression without the pressure of trying to create something for anyone but yourself. Break away from brushes and use your palette knife for more than just mixing paint.
Join award-winning artist Catherine Fitz-Gerald in a small class, that includes demos, individual support, and plenty of time to paint.
Have fun with friends and enjoy this 1/2 day workshop 11am to 3.30pm with heartwarming homemade soup and crusty bread, tea and coffee provided for lunch.
We will create a painting in oils on aluminium and discuss how to use the same techniques on other surfaces. It’s a place to explore and develop ideas. Bring your own landscape image or springboard off one of mine.
Learn to use texture to create alla prima art that is expressive and personal.
Suitable for adults with varying degrees of art experience, from a beginner to an experienced artist wanting to try something new.
All materials supplied.
Maximum class size 10.
Venue 6 Duthy St Unley. Duthy St Art Supplies
Cost $120 Materials and light lunch included.
Scan to book
I’m so thrilled to be invited by the wonderful team at The Bobbin Tree to hold a special showing of my film If fabrics could speak…
Click the link for details and to book Workshops – The Bobbin Tree by Inspirations
Artist Cathering Fitz-Gerald asked the community, “If fabrics could speak, what story would they tell?”
During this evening you will get the opportunity to hear Catherine speak about the project, view the film showcasing 18 of the countless fabric stories collected, and get the chance to share your own fabric story.
Attendees are invited to bring a fabric item of sentimental or historical value to share with the group. This is a wonderful participatory event where we will share stories and memories, guided by Catherine.
Date: Friday 15 August 2025
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Cost: $65
Scan below to book
In the dawn light, sheep kicked clouds of dust in the grassless paddocks as the trees and far hills blurred into dreamscapes.
The skies, clear of any cloud, heralded no relief. The current drought and endless dust coating the land, underpinned the stories shared during the 'If fabrics could speak...' tour of the north.
Grief trembled in voices, lives in suspension, like dust motes in air awaiting rain.
Venue Keith Murdoch building, 31 Waymouth St Adelaide
Open Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm August 1-31st
A varied exhibition featuring works from tutors and students.
As I travelled during February and March this year touring - If fabrics could speak… as part of the Adelaide Fringe 2025, the landscapes I passed through showed unexpected beauty in the midst of drought.
My artist eye is all about noticing moments: sea, dust, endless skies, the light that reveals.
These landscapes underscore the stories shared through 'If Fabrics Could Speak.' and I am so thrilled Dawn Dust is a finalist for the SALA Advertiser Contemporary Art Awards this year.
Open 10-4 Saturdays and Sundays July 26, 27, August 2,3,9 and 10.
Artist talks
11am on Sat July 6th Tales from the Tour, new 6min film short release
11am on Sat August 2nd Landscape and light
11am on Sunday August 3rd, missed a talk? Let’s wing it!
11am on Sunday August 10th More tales from the Residency
Please note an error on the SALA website. There is no artist talk on Saturday 9th. My studio will still be open, however I am audio describing a matinee theatre performance for the blind and will be in and out through the day.
Thursday 15th 6.30pm Launch and Awards night
Fri May 16 6.30pm Opening Night 7pm
Sat May 17 to Sat 24th 10.00am to 4.00pm
Online exhibition open 24 hours from Friday May 16th at 7pm to Sat May 31 Closes @ midnight
For those who came to my Fringe Tour, you might like to see 3 of my paintings in person. These are from the Scheherazade Series which I painted as a tribute to my 93 year young dressmaker mother. All works are oil on polycotton, 76cm square and priced at $1950.
I’ll be at the show Thursday 15th from 6.30pm.
NGUTUNGKA WEST LAKES
10AM - 12PM Saturday March 8TH AUSLAN TRANSLATED
Proudly supported by the City of Charles Sturt.
10AM - 12PM Saturday March 15TH
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour! Auslan interpreted event
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group. Wheelchair accessible, free parking and cafe on site.
Come and share your fabric’s story with Catherine in individual, relaxed sessions and be a part of an evolving new exhibition, proudly supported by the City of Charles Sturt.
1 EVENT INSTITUTE BUILDING KIMBA
Sunday March 2nd
10AM - 12PM
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour!
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group.
1 EVENT WYALLA MOUNT LAURA HOMESTEAD
Located off Ekblom St
10AM - 12PM
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour!
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group.
1 EVENT ONLY - YARTA PURTLI ART GALLERY
2PM - 4PM FRIDAY 28TH FEB
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour!
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group.
2 EVENTS PORT PIRIE REGIONAL GALLERY
10AM - 12PM
2PM - 4PM
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour!
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group.
To purchase tickets scan the QR code below.
1 EVENT ONLY - BARBARA J LONG ROOM CLARE TOWN HALL
10AM - 12PM SATURDAY 22ND FEB
Come to If fabrics could speak on tour!
I asks, “If your fabric could speak, what stories would it tell? Stories of making, family or culture?
See the award winning short film sharing 18 community stories, and bring your own cherished textile, your knitting, felt, weaving, sewing, embroidery or favourite fabric that holds special memories for you.
We’ll share a cuppa and a little morning tea and swap stories in a yarning circle chatting about our fabrics and the memories they hold.
Welcoming, informal, small group.
10.00am arrival
10.30am artist talk and film
11.30pm coffee in the Pepper St cafe
If fabrics could speak, what stories would they tell? Catherine explores the themes that have emerged from over 50 stories gathered from our creative community. The film If fabrics could speak will be shown.
No need to book, just come. Although designed for the vision impaired and blind community, everyone is welcome.
The entire exhibition is Audio Described with tactile floor indicators guiding you to tactile QR codes on the walls to encourage independent exploration of the exhibition and enable access to the audio descriptions.
Parking at the rear of the building, 2 access ramps, accessible toilets, cafe on site. Multiple bus routes and pedestrian lights to cross Magill Rd.
If fabrics could speak, what stories would they tell? Catherine explores her memories of her dressmaker mother in this artist talk and Sensory Tour.
You will be able to touch, many of the fabrics and items used to create her still life paintings, scent and even taste the lush fruit she painted.
No need to book, just come. Although designed for the vision impaired and blind community, everyone is welcome.
The entire exhibition is Audio Described with tactile floor indicators guiding you to tactile QR codes on the walls to encourage independent exploration of the exhibition and enable access to the audio descriptions.
Parking at the rear of the building, 2 access ramps, accessible toilets, cafe on site. Multiple bus routes and pedestrian lights to cross Magill Rd.
In 2025 celebrate our creative community with new stories and favourites from the award winning If fabrics could speak… 2024project.
Pepper St Art Gallery 83646154 Open Tue-Fri 10-5 Sat 12noon-5
Launch Friday Jan 17th 6pm by Bec Young CE of Access2Arts
Artist talk Sat 18th January 2pm - 3.30
IAF special event Wednesday January 22nd 11-12.30
Artist demonstration Sat 25th January 2pm - 3.30
Artist talk and sensory tour Sat 1st February 2pm - 3.30
Artist talk Sat 8th February 2pm - 3.30
There will be a change up in dates this year.
With, from left, textural sustainable artist Swapna Namboodiri, Catherine Fitz-Gerald and bas-relief artist Sandhya Mulchandani.
Fabric, clay, plastics, paint, photography and film; exploring memory and making through three artists’ touch.
The materials we make with matter. Whether we illuminate the memory of making through photography and film; or focus attention on the fragility and danger to our ocean reefs through the use of upcycled plastics; or take the earth itself to fashion bas-relief images reflecting culture and history; the fabrics we create with are a vital part of our voices as artists.
Three artists demonstrate the materials of their art practices throughout the day 10-4, and give an artist talk at 1pm.
Catherine Fitz-Gerald - August 11th - ‘If fabrics could speak…’ Demonstrating painting fabrics in oils
Audio described paintings, photographs and digital stories.
I am thrilled that the If Fabrics Could Speak film is a finalist for the Unitcare Services Digital Media Award.
Come and see the special large screen viewing at 1.30 following my 1pm artist talk. The captioned film can be viewed on the small screen in my studio throughout SALA, or online at home.
Congratulations to all SALA artists and finalists.
Sandhya Mulchandani - August 18th - Traditional bas-relief with airdried clay. Artist talk at 1pm.
Swapna Namboodiri - August 25th - Nothing is wasted - upcycled plastics, sustainable textural art. Artist talk at 1pm.
If fabrics could speak reprises at the newly renovated Pepper Street Gallery with a few new works and more opportunities to get together and celebrate our creative community.
558 Magill Rd, Magill
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 12 noon - 5 pm
Launching Friday May 31st 6-8pm Auslan translated
Saturday June 1st, 1-4 pm BYO making, come and share your stories of why making with fabrics, yarn, fibre, thread is important to you. We’ll chat, have a cuppa and enjoy meeting others in our creative community.
Saturday June 8th 2-3.30 pm Meet the artist, watch the 30 minute video of community stories and enjoy a Sensory Tour.
Saturday June 15th 2-3.30 pm Meet the artist, watch the 30 minute captioned video of community stories and enjoy an Auslan-translated discussion with Catherine.
Free school tour dates can be booked Wednesday - Friday 5 - 14 June. Suitable for Year 4 - Year 12. Bookings essential call Alex on 8364 6154
I’m so excited to be the artist in residence at Cathy Hughes Open Garden this year. I can’t wait to visit her quince orchard with over 30 varieties for inspiration.
If you fancy a restful weekend away after Mad March, do come and join us.
The Barossa is a premier destination for the Arts, complementing its already outstanding reputation for food, wine, and culture.
I’m excited to be returning to Tscharke Winery where I visited during the planning of my first Before the Wine Series.
Over the last 15 years I have revisited the series many times, using many different techniques, all of which will be exhibited during the festival.
I’ll also be demonstrating painting in oil on aluminium, creating a special piece based on a famous Tscharke wine, conveniently next to the wine tasting! April 6th from 11-4pm
The bi-annual Barossa Arts Festival’s catchphrase is ‘Colour, Creativity and Culture, showcasing our region’s vibrancy.’
https://barossaartsfestival.com.au/
