mahdi chandler Workshops

Oatlands handmade carries an extensive range of stunning work by those Textisle Tarts Mahdi Chandler and Wendy Koolhof.  Hand dyed wool & mulberry silk hanks, hand dyed scarves in a range of fibres including silk, cotton, merino wool, silk and stainless steel, devore velvet and linen, natural gem jewellery, machine embroidered brooches to name a few !!

Well, Mahdi has released the details of a series of textile workshops based around dyeing that she is hosting at her D'Entrecasteaux Channel Studio this summer of 2011. 

Have a look at our Workshops Page for the details and contact Mahdi direct.

OATLANDS IS BUSY

I need a car counter.....there are just SO MANY people visiting this great little town at the moment.  Most are coming to see the refurbished Callington Mill.  [ Sadly the Companion Bakery is closed until 12th Jan so no yummy bread or cakes :(  BUT The Stables is open as usual so drop in and see the girls for coffee and a light meal ]

As I stand at my counter in the corner of my new little shop, I look out the window toward the Mill - sails turning rythmically in the breeze ....customers come and go...lots of interesting people to talk to...surrounded by stunning Tasmanian Handmade Art Craft!   Heaven!

Here are some very early pics.....I need to take some more as I keep changing the locations of things to make them work better and also I am still adding stock as I get it inventoried, ticketed and displayed. 


Rita and me




An ecelctic mix



Large display case

Part of jewellery display

Shelves are bursting and sales are really encouraging!  I'll update all the artisans with an email shortly as I will need to order from some of you soon.  So much interest is being shown in your work and fantasic comments are being made about the diversity and sheer quality of your work!