Umbrella Collective

GoMA Christmas Design Market

2008-11-24T21:18:00.007+10:00

Plastic Girl: Liana Kabel, Florence Forrest of Flying Star Toys, Shannon Garson: ceramic artist, Rebecca Ward: jewellery, and Kylie Johnson of paper boat press will all have stalls at the Gallery Store Christmas Design Market on Saturday December 6 at the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane...

we hope you can join us all for a great day of Christmas Shopping with lots of other exciting Brisbane designers and craft makers...

click on the image for larger version and more info...

Made By Hand- Rebecca and Shannon's end of year events

2008-11-04T10:03:00.003+10:00

For those of you around Brisbane in November/December, you are invited to Made By Hand.
Porcelain artist Shannon Garson and contemporary jeweller Rebecca Ward have created a very special exhibition sale for 2008 with an emphasis on individual, classic, environmentally-aware porcelain and jewellery.
There are four different times spread over three venues leading up to the end of the year.

Made by Hand @ Maleny Studio Sale

Saturday 15 November
9am - 4pm
Venue: The Studio
23 Cedar Street
Maleny

Made by Hand @ Kelvin Grove Urban Village

Friday 28 November 4pm - 8pm &
Saturday 29 November 9am - 3pm.
Venue: Shop R5b, The Village Centre
cnr Musk Avenue and Caraway Street
Kelvin Grove Urban Village
Undercover parking available via Ramsgate Street (free on weekends).

Made by Hand @ GoMA
Gallery Store Christmas Design Market

Saturday 6 December
9am - 5pm
Venue: Gallery Store forecourt
GoMA - Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley Place, South Brisbane

Cash and cheque payments only please.

For information
Phone: 07 3861 0157 or 0411 213 610
Email: shannongarson@yahoo.com
www. shannongarson.com
www.rebeccawardjewellery.com

Aqua Vitae - group show at kick arts

2008-08-06T20:53:00.004+10:00

The Umbrella Collective is pleased to present our group show at Kick Arts in Cairns.
We have all created work based on personal connections to that precious matter: water.
And we would like to send our many thanks to Beverley for organising the show.

Tape Measure Brooches

2008-06-29T18:04:00.005+10:00

Brooches made from one old tape measure, buttons and stainless steel by Liana Kabel

Longshore Drift Bracelet

2008-06-27T18:08:00.003+10:00

Rebecca Ward: Longshore Drift Bracelet, sterling silver, Okarito beach pebbles.

magnolia blossom

2008-06-25T09:37:00.000+10:00

Piccabu Elephant and Molehile Mouse

2008-06-22T12:46:00.001+10:00

New to the Flying Star Toys collections this month is Piccabu Elephant and Molehile Mouse.

Spring Magnolia's

2008-05-24T07:35:00.004+10:00

Longshore Drifters

2008-05-09T14:57:00.003+10:00

Rebecca Ward: Four Longshore Drift Pendants for boys or girls.
st silver, waxed thread, pebble clasps.

cloud brooches

2008-04-22T11:56:00.002+10:00

cloud brooches from paper boat press

The Fishing Line

2008-04-19T19:30:00.001+10:00

The Fishing Line hanging mobile Bramble Bay edition from Flying Star Toys by Florence Forrest.

spring nests

2008-03-24T11:54:00.003+10:00

Spring nests. Moss green and brown twigs stirring to life at Vessel gallery in Berkeley, California.

Nature Owls

2008-03-09T11:06:00.001+10:00

Mr and Mrs Nature Owl from Flying Star Toys by Florence Forrest.

Pied Piper Necklace

2008-03-05T20:34:00.002+10:00

Necklace made from various vintage and recycled plastics by Liana Kabel

Spring- the magnolia project

2008-02-27T11:00:00.003+10:00

"The Magnolia Project" by Shannon Garson an exploration of a year in the life of a magnolia garden begins on March the 8th at Salmon Galleries in Sydney

Gingerbread Biscuit Bunnies

2008-02-26T10:44:00.002+10:00

Gingerbread Biscuit Bunnies from Flying Star Toys by Florence Forrest.

Pebble Paddlers

2008-02-19T09:30:00.001+10:00

Rebecca Ward. St silver, 18 and 24K gold, Okarito pebbles, waxed thread.

drawings

2008-02-17T19:03:00.004+10:00

ink drawings by Kylie Johnson.

Measure Up Brooches

2008-02-12T09:51:00.001+10:00

Brooches made by Liana Kabel from tape measures and buttons.

Shark Shards Bracelet

2008-02-01T09:35:00.000+10:00

Rebecca Ward. Shark Shards. Recycled louvre glass, st silver, nylon "spiderwire"

a book of poetry

2008-01-30T21:33:00.001+10:00

count me the stars by kylie johnson
released this week by Murdoch Books

strange beasties

2008-01-22T14:07:00.002+10:00

Beastie bowls by Shannon Garson

Ripples Necklace

2008-01-12T09:33:00.000+10:00

Rebecca Ward. Ripples Necklace. st silver, waxed thread.

Curvy Swingers

2008-01-01T09:37:00.000+10:00

Rebecca Ward. Curvy Swingers necklace. Recycled window and louvre glass, gin bottles, st silver, nylon "spiderwire".

Katkin Rattles

2007-12-30T18:34:00.000+10:00

Katkin Rattle from Flying Star Toys by Florence Forrest.

Biscuit Bunnies Variety

2007-11-14T12:25:00.000+10:00

New varieties of Biscuit Bunnies from Flying Star Toys, designer made toys by Florence Forrest.

Nibbles

2007-11-12T21:02:00.000+10:00

The Nibble Project, Shannon Garson (porcelain) and Rebecca Ward (jewellery)
Nests: neckalce, ring and brooch.
porcelain, st silver, silk, 22 ct gold

Fruits of Eve: Perfect Pear

2007-11-05T18:04:00.000+10:00

Fruits of Eve: Always Apple and Perfect Pear are wholesome and succulent. Taste the good life, make a happy home. Flying Star Toys by Florence Forrest

forest fungi

2007-11-05T08:45:00.001+10:00

Forest fungi -little pots popping up in the Summer humidity!

Drifters

2007-11-02T08:43:00.000+10:00

Rebecca Ward: Longshore Drifters earrings & necklace.
St silver, handpicked pebbles from New Zealand

Loads Of Earrings

2007-10-30T06:35:00.000+10:00

Knitwit earrings in the making by Liana Kabel. Made from vintage/old knitting needles and sterling silver.

The fox went out on a chilly night...

2007-10-28T17:33:00.000+10:00

The fox went out on a chilly night: fox brooch and cameo brooch. (st silver and porcelain)
Collabration of Umbrella girls, Shannon Garson (porcelain) and Rebecca Ward (jewellery).

Tactful and Tasteful

2007-10-10T17:57:00.000+10:00

Ceramic topped cork board pins from Paper Boat Press by Kylie Johnson.

Delightful Things for Christmas 2007

2007-10-07T13:25:00.001+10:00

saturday 17 november 2007
9am - 2pm

delightful things direct from the artists

st francis theological college
233 milton road milton
entrance via baroona rd

parking available
cash or cheque only

umbrella collective
www.umbrellacollective.blogspot.com

ARTISTS:

florence forrest
flying star toys

shannon garson
porcelain

kylie johnson
paper boat press

liana kabel
plastic girl jewellery

rebecca ward
jewellery

Chic-Chics

2007-09-26T11:47:00.000+10:00

Chic-Chics are baby chickens who have yet to open their eyes. Flying Star Toys by Florence Forrest.

Hoopies

2007-09-23T08:06:00.001+10:00

Hoopies Earrings by Rebecca Ward - st silver, recycled materials (laminex, rubber, compressed paper)

herbarium

2007-09-20T09:19:00.001+10:00

Herbarium by Shannon Garson For Lille- a shop in Chicago

Carol Stars

2007-09-18T09:25:00.000+10:00

Kylie Johnson's ceramic Carol Star ornaments make favourite Christmas keepsakes. Kylie Johnson - Paper Boat Press.

Bunny Hop Stickpins

2007-09-14T10:03:00.000+10:00

Bunny Hop Stickpins by Liana Kabel. Made from recycled plastics, sterling silver and enamel.

Look and See

2007-08-09T16:48:00.000+10:00

Look and See Owls hanging charm by Flying Star Toys.

Red Rings Necklace

2007-08-04T09:03:00.000+10:00

Red Rings necklace by Liana Kabel. Made from vintage knitting needles, stainless steel, sterling silver and enamel.

Sea Jewels Glamour

2007-07-30T10:21:00.000+10:00

2 Sea Jewels Necklaces (recycled glass and st silver) by Rebecca Ward

Holy, hole in the donut Batman!

2007-07-13T09:14:00.002+10:00

Beastie bowl , inspired by a micro bat flying silently through the house this summer.
By Shannon Garson

Essence of Violets

2007-07-03T01:19:00.000+10:00

Shannon pictures the delicate essence of violets in jade green dappled shades, the shy violet nods in its secret dell. Shannon Garson Porcelain.

Biscuit Bunnies Beginings

2007-06-25T18:07:00.000+10:00

Tea for two? Biscuit Bunnies from Flying Star Toys by Florence Forrest.

Knitwit Necklace

2007-06-16T14:56:00.000+10:00

Knitwit Necklace by Liana Kabel. Made from vintage/recycled knitting needles, handcoloured stainless steel, sterling silver and a button.

Double Sea Jewels

2007-06-05T09:45:00.000+10:00

Rebecca Ward: chandelier style earrings made from recycled glass (windows, bottles, offcuts) & sterling silver

TechGnoMe Mini - Sunshine Musk

2007-06-02T10:53:00.001+10:00

TechGnoMe Mini have arrived! Pronounced Tech-Gnome -Me, they are Super happy and Super lucky. TechGnoMe Mini will love living anywhere that needs a little spot of Sunshine :) Flying Star Toys by Florence Forrest

Poetry Impressions

2007-05-23T18:30:00.000+10:00

Ceramic shapes soft as clouds, words floating in white. Kylie Johnson combines her loves in the Poetry Pots series. Paper Boat Press.

Knitwit Hoops

2007-05-18T06:13:00.000+10:00

Knitwit Hoops by Liana Kabel. Made from vintage/recycled knitting needles and sterling silver.

Snow Walker - Pistachio

2007-05-16T19:14:00.000+10:00

Snow Walkers are cranes with curious but friendly minds. Flying Star Toys.

Foaming Nanas

2007-05-09T16:13:00.000+10:00

Rebecca Ward: Recycled vinyl records made into brooch pins celebrating her divine holiness, the Delightful Nana Mouskouri. These ones are a special foaming edition.

A rose by any other name

2007-05-09T12:26:00.000+10:00

"Rosa" by Shannon Garson, white porcelain bowl with rose leaf detail.

Squirrel Pin

2007-05-02T13:53:00.000+10:00

Squirrel pin by Liana Kabel. Made from vintage/recycled plastic, sterling silver and enamel paint.

Soap is Special

2007-04-29T23:12:00.000+10:00

Soap wrapped with care in a crochet washer with button tie. Sarah Bowe of Red Felt Flower.

Longshore Drifters

2007-04-23T23:23:00.001+10:00

Longshore Drifters by Rebecca Ward
st silver, pebbles, 24 and 18K gold

Jack & Jill

2007-04-18T06:48:00.000+10:00

Jack & Jill earrings by Liana Kabel. Made from vintage/recycled plastic.

FlockA2s = A flock of Cockatoos

2007-04-17T22:20:00.000+10:00

Flying over head in the late afternoon or early morning, FlockA2s are joyous in there response to each other. Read more about FlockA2s at FlockA2s - birds of a feather. Flying Star Toys by Florence Forrest.

Neo Luddite Crafting

2007-04-02T21:18:00.001+10:00

Stitch/type Necklace- Rebecca Ward
recycled computer keys, st silver, nylon, stainless steel

Blue Impressions

2007-03-26T23:27:00.000+10:00

Kylie Johnson's hand formed bowls seem too creamy soft to be ceramic. Paper Boat Press - The Art of Kylie Johnson.

Knit One

2007-03-19T08:23:00.000+10:00

Knitwit neckpiece by Liana Kabel. Made from vintage knitting needles and stainless steel.

Star Boomers: Kangaroos of the Sky

2007-03-12T16:17:00.000+10:00

Star Boomers graze the starry Southern skies, they bound over the Milky Way to find green starry pastures. Another Flying Star Toys original by Florence Forrest.

Read more of the story behind Star Boomers at Sky Kangaroos = Star Boomers

Flotsam and Jetsam

2007-03-06T19:14:00.001+10:00

Pebble jewellery by Rebecca Ward

When the Hydrangea Bloom

2007-02-24T15:36:00.000+10:00

Tiny bowls of porcelain hold the memory of a single hydrangea blossom. Porcelain by Shannon Garson.

Love Letters

2007-02-19T18:23:00.000+10:00

Love is in the ear.
recycled computer keys, st silver, nylon

Little Knitwits

2007-02-19T12:14:00.000+10:00

Knitwit rings by Liana Kabel. Made from vintage knitting needles.

A Cup of Love

2007-02-16T00:31:00.000+10:00

Kylie Johnson's poetry chalices catch the evanescence of love and life. Paper Boat Press.

In the Snow

2007-02-12T12:29:00.000+10:00

Snow Walker Cranes artist-made designer toys by Florence Forrest - Flying Star Toys.

for more details see 1000 Cranes: Snow Walkers

Hoops

2007-02-07T07:25:00.000+10:00

Hoop earrings by Liana Kabel. Made from recycled Tupperware and sterling silver.

Cussioned in Comfort

2007-02-03T21:12:00.000+10:00

Sarah's fabric selections always delight - linen and textured Japanese cotton print cussions.

Bullseye

2007-01-26T06:03:00.000+10:00

Target earrings by Liana Kabel. Made from recycled Tupperware and sterling silver.

Silver Waters

2007-01-23T23:31:00.000+10:00

Like moonlight captured on the windswept pond. "Ripples" necklace by Rebecca Ward, 2005.

Nesting

2007-01-12T22:41:00.000+10:00

Against the sky a nest appears among the branches - precious vessel. Nest porcelain bowls by Shannon Garson.

Seaside Friends

2007-01-07T19:04:00.000+10:00

This Silver Gull has an eye on the prize. From the Coastal Birds series Flying Star Toys.

Floral

2007-01-05T12:53:00.000+10:00

Flower necklace by Liana Kabel. Made from recycled Tupperware and sterling silver.

Jewels for Blokes

2006-12-23T12:21:00.000+10:00

Unisex pendants made from pebbles and beachglass: for the bloke who drinks beer, quaffs chardonnay or just has rocks in their head!

In Flight

2006-12-21T23:06:00.000+10:00

On certain days the air is filled with butterflies. Shannon Garson's Butterfly vessels.

Bubblegum

2006-12-18T18:37:00.000+10:00

Bubblegum rings by Liana Kabel. Made from recycled Tupperware.

Celebrate

2006-12-15T23:46:00.000+10:00

Sarah Bowe knows the art of gift giving. Handmade gift cards to enjoy, cherish and celebrate.

Tiny Dishes

2006-12-14T07:29:00.000+10:00

Kylie Johnson, ceramics

Lucy Goes to Manhattan

2006-12-09T17:11:00.000+10:00

Rebecca Ward - for Glam-r-Us
St silver, silk, swarovski crystal

Pretty in Pink

2006-12-08T00:38:00.000+10:00

All sweetness and light are Kylie Johnson's pink floral ceramic earings.

Daisy Chain

2006-12-06T07:51:00.000+10:00

Daisy Chain bracelets by Liana Kabel.

The Amulet Collection

2006-12-03T01:35:00.000+10:00

Florence Forrest's contemporary folk art explores the significance of decoration as protection as well as delight.

The Day Arrived!

2006-11-28T15:31:00.000+10:00

The Delightful Things Event was a wonderful and successful day!

Thank-you from all of us at the Umbrella Collective, we are looking forward to more Umbrella events in the coming year. Stay tuned to the blog to see more of what the Umbrella Collective has to offer.

Jetsons

2006-11-24T09:16:00.000+10:00

Jetson earrings by Liana Kabel.

Hopping down the Bunny Trail

2006-11-23T20:31:00.000+10:00

Sarah Bowe's linen bunnies stand up for one another in their smart Japanese fabric and denims.

Sea Jewels Necklaces

2006-11-23T12:17:00.000+10:00

Rebecca Ward- Necklaces made with recycled glass and sterling silver.

Botanical Bowls

2006-11-23T10:56:00.000+10:00

These wide lipped bowls, by Shannon Garson, detail a single leaf like a botanist's sketch book; within, the fine porcelain is washed with a glowing pastel hue.

MoonBeans

2006-11-22T11:42:00.000+10:00

MoonBeans fall from the moon on bright nights. They are seeds from the Gaint Cassia Tree that grows on the moon. They are particularly lucky for travellers.

MoonBeans are from Flying Star Toys by Florence Forrest.

Windchime Earrings

2006-11-22T05:36:00.000+10:00

Vintage knitting needle earrings by Liana Kabel.

Threads Revisted

2006-11-20T19:45:00.000+10:00

Rebecca Ward.
Bead wraps incorporating vintage and new beads, st silver.

Wild Violets

2006-11-19T09:54:00.000+10:00

Shannon Garson's porcelain is the canvas for her exquisite hand drawn and painted bowls. Here the Australian Violet seems to emerge from the morning mist.

TechGnoMe!

2006-11-18T13:20:00.000+10:00

Meet TechGnoMe, they come from the Virtual Magic Forest. They are super happy and with their magic tassle they are super lucky too. TechGnoMe would love to live in your Virtual Garden (that is your computer desk ;) or anywhere that needs some fun. They are sure to bring you a happier day!

TechGnoMe are a Flying Star Toy by Florence Forrest.

Jubilee

2006-11-18T05:29:00.000+10:00

Tupperware necklaces by Liana Kabel.

Merry & Bright

2006-11-17T09:00:00.000+10:00

Christmas cards, new from Red Felt Flower.

Delightful Drawings

2006-11-15T07:19:00.000+10:00

Kylie Johnson - original art

Map to the Umbrella Collective Sale

2006-11-15T07:17:00.000+10:00

UMBRELLA COLLECTIVE PRESENTS
delightful things direct from the makers

saturday 25 november 2006
9am -3pm

st francis theological college
233 milton road milton
brisbane
entrance via baroona rd

parking available
cash or cheque only
refreshments available

umbrella collective
www.umbrellacollective.blogspot.com
phone kylie 0429 330073

Soft Pleasures

2006-11-15T00:54:00.001+10:00

Wrap yourself in the soft pleasure of patchwork. Sarah Bow's linen scarfs will envelope you like a seaside dream.

Pebbles in Pebbles

2006-11-14T06:04:00.000+10:00

Rebecca Ward. Pebbles collected from NZ beaches- orange from Katiki, gray from Okarito.