HSC Texstyle exhibition on display 13 - 22 March and special textile workshop 14 & 15 March

Head to historic Elizabeth Farm to see a stunning selection of works from the HSC Texstyle exhibition and discover the world of colonial textiles at a special workshop on 14 & 15 March.

Wander through the servant s quarter and tea rooms of Australia s oldest homestead, to see 20 major works from year 12 Textiles & Design students from across NSW including apparel, textile arts, furnishings and costume.

See intricate wall hangings, elegant gowns, colourful bags and creative costumes that were inspired by themes ranging from the French revolution, Jane Austen and pop art to monopoly, music act Daft Punk and films like Atonement and Gone with the Wind.

At a special workshop in conjunction with the exhibition, discover the world of colonial textiles. Tour the 1793 house with guide Jacky Dalton and hear how the intricate bed draperies, corsets, chair covers and cushions reflect the design trends of the first half of the 1900s. In the tea rooms, learn the secrets of felting and have a go creating your own textile work then enjoy a delicious morning tea with scones, cream & jam.

Elizabeth Farm is one of the last places to catch this exhibition in Sydney before it travels to rural NSW.