the country comes to town

QUEENSLAND

House of Hope, October 21st–december 2nd A contemporary textile art exhibition by northern NSW artist Susan Fellmclean. Questioning everyday fabrics coloured by petrochemicals, Susan shows installations of contemporary shibori textiles using eucalypt species for dyeing silk and wool. Redland Art Gallery, corner Middle and Bloomfield streets, Cleveland. (07) 3829 8899; artgallery.redland.qld.gov.au

VICTORIA

Makers & Painters Market, November 3rd–4th Residing in the English countryside, British colour and paint expert Annie Sloan, creator of Chalk Paint, visits North Melbourne’s iconic Meat Market to host a series of workshops. This event includes a marketplace of 40 artisans and a variety of demonstrations. Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door; workshops and masterclasses extra. 5 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne. makersandpaintersmarket.com.au