Lectures and Workshops

Artist's Statement

My initiation into the world of patchwork occurred approximately 15 years ago when I was recovering from an unwelcome but necessary bout of chemotherapy.

Over the years I have dabbled in many areas of patchwork, but after completing some studies in design and colour as part of a Diploma of Fine Art, I began to make art quilts that reflect the Australian landscape and its vegetation.

Having the opportunity to travel to many unique and fascinating parts of our continent, I am constantly challenged to reproduce these images in fabric.

My quilts feature extensive machine embroidery and hand dyed and painted fabrics.

What began as a therapy developed into a passion and has given me the chance to meet lots of wonderful people and travel to many parts of Australia and overseas.

RECENT INVOLVEMENTS AND SUCCESSES

Travelling to many states in Australia, I enjoy conducting workshops for small groups of country quilters as well as teaching classes for larger guilds in major cities. In recent years I have taught classes in Japan, New Zealand, United states, United Kingdom, Europe, and South Africa.

For the past four years I have curated an exhibition of contemporary Australian quilts titled "A Slice of Oz" which have been on display at a number of major quilting events in California, Michigan and New Hampshire. I have also been invited to judge a number of exhibitions. My quilts have been featured in a number of Australian quilting magazines as well as many overseas publications.

Recent major awards in Australia and overseas include:

Second Grand Prize - Yokohama International Quilt Exhibition, Japan 1997

Best of Show - Victorian Quilters Showcase Exhibition, Australia, 1998, 2003

Best of Show - Quilters Guild, Sydney, Australia, 1998

Best of Show - Melbourne Quilt Exhibition, Australia, 1999

First Prize - Pictorial section, Yokohama International Quilt Exhibition, Japan, 1999

Best Use of Colour Trophy & Viewers' Choice - European Quilt Championships, Netherlands, 2000

Highly commended - International Quilt Association, Houston, USA, 2000

Judges Choice Award - International Quilt Association, Houston, USA 2003

Best of Australia Award 2003

Address: 23 Burgoyne St
KERANG VIC 3579 AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 03 5450 3847
Email: loughman@iinet.net.au
Website: www.glorialoughman.com

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