RESIDENT ARTIST STUDIOS
STUDIO 8
ARTISTS: BONNIE LEFEBRE, NELUSHA MCDONALD
Studio 8 is home to resident artist Bonnie Lefebre. Through fibres and textiles, Through fibres and textiles, she transforms naturally dyed wool, silk and linen into hand-knit wearables and hand-stitched art.
Visitors are welcome to stop in, meet the artists and see creativity at work.
BONNIE LEFEBRE
Fibre/Textile Artist Bonnie Lefebre designs hand-knit knitwear and creates wearable art and accessories using botanical and natural hand-dyed wool and textiles.
Her textile art includes eco print and naturally dyed botanical wool, silk and linen, hand-stitched cloth, and Bojagi-inspired linen designs.
"Fibre and textile arts have filled my life for as long as I can remember and my artistic techniques have been studied and learned from many skilled makers/artists. Experience and experimentation are integral components to my creative process and designs. It is important to me to continue to share my knowledge and skills, and be a supportive advocate for the fibre and textile arts."
NELUSHA MCDONALD
Nelusha McDonald is a textile collage artist and art doll designer. Her work has been featured several times in Stampington & Co.'s print magazines, including Art Quilting Studio, Green Craft, Art Journaling and Somerset Studio. Nelusha’s also been showcased by StitchesbyJulia, a popular YouTube host and textile artist.
For over 15 years, Nelusha has taught and inspired the creative spirits of others. She also design textile collages for other artists to use in their own work. Her authenticity shows most clearly in loose threads, raw edges, unconventional colour combinations and abstraction.
VISIT THE STUDIO
studio 8:
Located Upstairs at TOSH.
HOURS:
10am-4pm, Tue - Sat
LOCATION:
The Old School House Arts Centre - Upstairs Gallery
Admission is free:
As a non-profit charity, we rely on the generosity of our visitors. Please consider a donation of $10 per person (or any amount you’re able to give) to help keep art thriving in our community.
Donate online here, or tap the
terminal at the front desk.