Textiles

Textile artist and craftswoman, spinner and weaver, as well as a teacher and occasional portrait model. Creating in the Mountains. More to come, we're all a work in progress.

A multidisciplinary artist, with history of studies in Painting from Sydney College of the Arts, Fables of the Hands is a creative exploration and expansion to create wearable crafts that highlight the importance of Sustainability. All garments created using materials that are repurposed fabric found from opportunity shops located in the Blue Mountains area to keep the circle of rebirth locally.

Artist-maker based in the upper Blue Mountains. With a background in Fine Arts & education, Charlotte holds a MFA in Sculpture from the National Art School, and is the founder of Saint Joan Atelier. Saint Joan specialises in wearables produced in small batches. Garments are hand constructed using reclaimed, deadstock & heirloom fabrics, with a focus on artisanal techniques including stitching, patchwork & applique. Charlotte's passion lies in analogue processes, celebrating the crafts and techniques that have been traditionally labeled as "women's work." Every Saint Joan garment is a testament to this love for handwork and craftsmanship.

Clare and Kylie have over 70 years of dressmaking experience between them. Minerva’s Bower is a Katoomba based space for all fibre based creatives, where you find the full range of stunning natural fibres. From silks, to hemp and canvas, our full range is able to be viewed on our website, or we would love to see you in-store Tue-Sat

Making beautiful things for puppas