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Today's redevelopment work-in-progress pics reveal

Today's redevelopment work-in-progress pics reveal a fascinating little-known variation between the external street level and internal floor level in the Mill Shed.From Lobethal's Main Street, the new windows designed by architects Walter Brooke and Associates will provide an elevated view of the new heritage interpretation planned, sharing the stories of the Mill site and the people who worked and walked there in the past.With almost a metre in difference between the two levels, it's exciting to see what we previously could only imagine. We look forward to sharing it all with you when we reopen in early 2024.

At Fabrik we are so grateful for our fabulous team

At Fabrik we are so grateful for our fabulous team of volunteers. We love the diverse array of skills and abundant energy that you bring.
It's our pleasure to work alongside you all.Thank you for all that you do.The theme for National Volunteer Week 2023 is The Change Makers, celebrating all those who take action to make the world a better place and turn their passion into purpose.

Tiny treasures found... When the builders removed

Tiny treasures found...
When the builders removed a section of floorboards in the Blanket Building to make way for the new lift, they discovered that the floor has been quietly making its own tiny blankets.Fibres from the blanket manufacturing process had made their way into the spaces between the floorboards and over the years, friction from foot traffic bonded the fibres of the woollen blankets into these strips of loosely felted fabric.While these tiny blanket strips are far from the most beautiful blankets we've seen, we are so in love with the story of their creation.

We thought you might like to take a peek at what's

We thought you might like to take a peek at what's happening at Fabrik.There's so much going on behind the scenes as our spaces are being stripped back to the bare essentials as a part of the redevelopment and renewal.These images of the Blanket Building with its glorious saw tooth roof share both architect Walter Brooke and Associates concept for our A-class Gallery space + the same space opened up, cleared and ready for its transformation.We look forward to sharing the space with you when we re-open in early 2024.

It's our great pleasure to share these glorious mo

It's our great pleasure to share these glorious moments from the recent performance walk of Understory: Postcards to Bushland Park.
Created by Louise Flaherty, Belinda Gehlert and Tanya Voges with community, the piece responded to the regeneration of Lobethal's cherished Bushland Park beyond bushfire.This performance brings our program of Creative Recovery to a close and is the last piece of our public program until we re-open in early 2024.Images by Nathaniel Schilling of @daylightbreaks@tanyavoges @louise.flaherty @belindagehlertThis Creative Recovery project was supported by #ArtsSouthAustralia

Two different spy holes, in two different building

Two different spy holes, in two different buildings, peeping across to each other.
Construction work sometimes happens behind closed doors and even inside the walls. This work is the beginning of a walkway between the upstairs Blanket Building at the back and what will become the upstairs textiles Reading Room at the front. We are keen to ensure that our whole site is accessible for all, and the installation of new stairs and a lift in the Blanket Building will replace the existing steep and scary stairs.
Swipe through to see the concept image for the walkway. Design by @walter_brooke

Warmest festive wishes to you from Fabrik and our

Warmest festive wishes to you from Fabrik and our freshly poured pavilion foundation! Like us, it will rest over Christmas until work starts again in January.
Hand crafted Christmas tree by @fleeci • Hand crafted concrete by #Nehco.
#PreChristmasGoals

Clothes worth wearing are worth repairing. Join

Clothes worth wearing are worth repairing.

Join our mending-mentor Mary Heath @localandbespoke at our Spring Mending Circle on Thursday 27 October, 1-4pm.

Bring your well-loved and well-worn item of clothing (whatever it might be) and receive expert tuition on repair techniques like darning or visible mending, plus gentle encouragement, good company and cups of tea.

1-4pm, Thursday 27 October at Bushland Park, Lobethal.
More details in the bio.

Image credit Mary Heath

#mending #StitchItDontDitchIt

Posted @withrepost • @creativerecoverynetwork .

Posted @withrepost • @creativerecoverynetwork
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Well, this wonderful thing happened! Our Melinda Rankin was invited by the Creative Recovery Network share the story of Fabrik's role in responding to and supporting our community with creative recovery offerings after the 2019 bushfires and beyond.
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🎧 Have a listen to the Creative Responders podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or online via the link in our bio.
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Of course, doing this good work takes a village of creatives, arts practitioners and facilitators. To read more about that village, click on the Creative Recovery link in our bio.#creativeresponders #creativerecovery #regionalarts #bushfirerecovery #disastermanagement #disasterrecovery #textileart #southaustralia #adelaidehills #communityled #communityarts #disasterrecovery

Work has well and truly started on Fabrik's exciti

Work has well and truly started on Fabrik's exciting redevelopment, although most of the action right now is happening behind closed doors.
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The focus for the last few weeks has been our beautiful Building 21, installing plumbing and framework for the new toilets, constructing a lovely new wall for exhibitions and displays, and improving accessibility at our entryways.

Families who lost their homes in the 2019 Cudlee C

Families who lost their homes in the 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfire are now starting to move into their new houses. But making a new house feel like home after such a devastating loss takes time.Over the last few months the wonderful Deb Twining from @twiningarts worked with local families to create new art for their new walls. These artworks were professionally photographed by Sam Oster from @silvertrace and printed for display on shop windows throughout Lobethal for #salafestivalSo rug up for a winter wander through Lobethal and share the hope of recovery and resilience.See the link in our bio for more information, including statements by the families.Closing 21 August
Viewable 24/7With gratitude to our local business partners:
@lobethalbierhaus
@amberlightmotorcyclecafe
@moonburnbrewing
#klosessupermarkets @greenhearttherapies
#lobethalhairstudio
@emma_and_ivy
@lobethalbakeryThis project is supported by Wellbeing SA’s Connected Communities Grant Program and in partnership with the CAMHS Bushfire Response Team.#creativerecovery
#lobethal
#bushfirerecovery
#visitadelaidehills #newartfornewwalls

It's official! The members of our Yarning Circle w

It's official! The members of our Yarning Circle who meet here to knit, crochet and weave warm wooly items for our community are indeed, angels.
Today we donated 60 items to Foodbank Australia for distribution to the Hills community.
Thank you Yarning Circle angels for each of the 9 scarves, 3 jumpers, 1 pair of gloves, 2 pairs of mittens and the 45 beanies you created!!

Fringe in the Hills has a fantastic live music pro

Fringe in the Hills has a fantastic live music program lined up for the outdoor stage this weekend in Fabrik’s Mill Square. Soak up the atmosphere and take in a performance or two in the Parlour, the beautiful pop-up spiegeltent.
(Bookings for the Parlour at @fringeinthehills or at the gate).@didierkumalo
@oliver.kabbani
@katiepomery
@anyaanastasia
@atlanticstreetband
@quartz.pistol
Alex Harris
Aiden J Jones
@mtkazooband
The Various Nefarious.#visitadelaidehills
#lobethal
#fringeinthehills
#fabrik

Kids shows! Just in time for the long weekend! 🌟 🌟 Fabrik’s Mill Square will be full of fun stuff, presented by the fabulous @fringeinthehillsMr Spin’s Bam Wow
Dinosaur Time Machine
Game On 3
Mr Snotbottom
TaDa - Ramblings of a Magician
Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco
Amazing Drumming Monkeys
Bubba-LiciousBookings through @fringeinthehills#visitadelaidehills
#lobethal
#fringeinthehills
#fabrik
#kidsshows

Head for the Hills for your fill of Fringe fun thi

Head for the Hills for your fill of Fringe fun this month! Featuring a stellar line-up of world-class entertainment across two beautiful towns in the Adelaide Hills over 10 days during the school holidays, Fringe in the Hills is bringing 5 star music, magic, comedy, cabaret, family shows, drag, burlesque and theatre.
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@fringeinthehills has two locations: Coventry Library Lawns at Stirling and then here at Fabrik’s Mill Square, Lobethal. Enjoy local food and beverage, artisan gin bars and a cosy community feel, while you take in live music and a show.
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The kids program has family favourites, like @monskimouse Baby Disco Dance Hall, Bubbalicious, @mrsnotbottom, the Scientific Bubble Show and Game on 3. The shows for grown ups are hand-picked from the best of Adelaide Fringe on the back of their sold out, 5 star seasons. Think comedy cabaret like Millicent Sarre is Opinionated, Endo Days and Our Bits; with a sprinkling of award-winning theatre set to tantalise, like Nella, Pearls and EGG, before our late night delights The Burlesque Blues, Club Cabaret and Hot Mess spice up your night.
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The live music program at the festival hubs is jam-packed with local artists ready to fill the hills with sweet sounds, and Stirling Community Theatre is hosting a line-up of quality entertainment set to sell out, with hits like Matt Tarrant // ONE, Amelia Ryan and Libby O'Donovan: UNSUNG, Isaac Lomman: Hypnotised, Michael Griffiths: Greatest Hits and the hilarious Best of SA Comedy.Book now to be part of Fringe in the Hills (formerly Stirling Fringe), your local arts festival with a 100% South Australian program. See link in bio for booking details.#visitadelaidehills

We are so looking forward to taking part in the up

We are so looking forward to taking part in the upcoming @wellnesswanderweekend and have curated a nourishing whole-day experience, filled with goodness that we hope you’ll love.
Our Connect + Create with Nature event takes place across three Lobethal locations and includes:
🍃Drawing yoga at Fabrik with Tammy from @blooming_hearts_yoga,
🍃A delicious lunch at @emma_and_ivy
🍃A mindful connection with nature facilitated by Kate McEwen from Apply Within Centre for Wellbeing
🍃A botanically-inspired watercolor session (no experience required) with Donna from @stitchpaintburn_workshops
Places are limited, so follow the link in the bio to book now
#wellnesswander #visitadelaidehills #fabrikartsandheritage #lobethal

Last days for our Retelling exhibition. Open all w

Last days for our Retelling exhibition. Open all weekend 10am-4pmImages:
1. @prophet_of_bloom
2. @donna.gordge.art
3. @twiningarts
4. @isobelmcgarry
5. @sue_garrard
6. @localandbespoke
7. Rosie Rowland#adelaidefringe
#visitadelaidehills
#fabrikartsandheritage
#retellingexhibition
#lobethal

Retelling exhibition Open daily 10am-4pm Until Ma

Retelling exhibition
Open daily
10am-4pm
Until March 6India Flint
Sue Garrard
Donna Gordge
Mary Heath
Isobel McGarry
Rosie Rowland
Deb TwiningImage: Foreground @twiningarts “Renewal”; background @prophetofbloom “string me a story”#visitadelaidehills
#adelaidefringefestival
#southaustralianartists

Retelling exhibition February 20 - March 6 Open da

Retelling exhibition
February 20 - March 6
Open daily: 10am - 4pmIndia Flint, Sue Garrard, Donna Gordge, Mary Heath, Isobel McGarry, Rosie Rowland, Deb TwiningFor the last two years, a small group of artists have been quietly offering creative care to our community after the Cudlee Creek bushfire: teaching, listening, supporting and inspiring. Towards the end of 2021, Fabrik brought these artists together for a day of making and storytelling, offering back to them the creative nourishment they had so generously offered to others.This gathering led to the idea of an exhibition, exploring the gentle, rich, radical philosophy of slow making and repurposing; of honouring and adding to the stories that lie latent within the ordinary objects in our lives.
As Fabrik heads towards a major redevelopment, incorporating repair and looking toward a renewed purpose of its beautiful heritage buildings, this exhibition carries a similar intent of mending, reuse and repurpose.A retail space of artisan-made items aligning with this focus of repurposing and recycling has been carefully curated to complement the exhibition.
The works in Retelling are accompanied by selected items from private collections and from the collection of the The Embroiderers’ Guild of South AustraliaImage description: Cloth with hand-stitched letters and patterns.
Image credit: Mary Heath, Flour Bag Shirt, 2004-2022, cotton flour sacks, cotton, linen, polyester thread, plant dyed silk embroidery thread, cotton/silk plant dyed embroidery thread, plastic button.
@prophet_of_bloom @sue_garrard @donna.gordge.art @localandbespoke @isobelmcgarry @twiningarts #adelaidefringe #visitadelaidehills

Flocking Together has been revisioned by @illumina

Flocking Together has been revisioned by @illuminart_au for #Auslightsontheriver at Elder Park until January 26 as part of @australiadaysa
Congratulations to the children of Lobethal, Lenswood and Woodside primary schools, artist and art teacher @griffiths6849 and writer @belindabroughton And a huge thankyou to the amazing team at Illuminart. You make magic happen! 🌟🌟
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This project was funded by the Australian Government through the Recovery and Resilience Agency.

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