TAASA Study Groups
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Study Groups
TAASA’s specialist study groups meet on a regular basis and are open to all members for in-depth study in a relaxed, social and collaborative environment. To become a TAASA Member, please visit our Membership page.
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NSW Textile Study Group
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NSW Ceramics Study Group
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QLD Textile Interest Group
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QLD Ceramics Interest Group
NSW Textile Study Group
Since its inception in 1994, the Textile Study Group, Sydney has provided members with a regular forum to study and appreciate all aspects of Asian textiles and adornment.
Meetings take place in a relaxed and social environment, where members enjoy presentations from either international & national experts or from within the group, as all are encouraged to research & present their own textile passions.

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From Sarong to Sari: Rabindranath Tagore and the Batik of Java
NSW Textile Study Group Event with Maria Wronska-Friend
Following his 1927 visit to Indonesia, Rabindranath Tagore - the great Indian writer and artist - introduced the technique of Javanese batik to West Bengal. It evolved into a significant cottage industry, nowadays practised by several thousand people. The talk will be illustrated with batik saris made at Santiniketan in West Bengal.
NSW Ceramics Study Group
The TAASA Ceramics Study Group, Sydney offers members the opportunity for serious, in depth study of ceramics from all parts of Asia. The group aims to provide a convivial meeting point for collectors, curators and anyone interested in Asian ceramics and its place in the culture of Asia, as well as in contemporary ceramics that follow Asian ceramic traditions.
For more information, contact Margaret White at margaret.artmoves@gmail.com

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MYTHICAL BEASTS AND MORE
Ceramics Study Group Event
The representation of mythical creatures has influenced the shape and decoration of ceramics in many parts of Asia. Our panel of experts - Jackie Menzies, John Yu, Michaela Russell and Ann Proctor - will help us explore the significance of these mythical motifs.
QLD Textile Interest Group
Collectors, conservators, academics and curators gather as opportunities arise to focus on aspects of the vast and colourful world of Asian textiles.
For more information, contact Mandy Ridley at taasa.qld@gmail.com

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QLD Ceramics Interest Group
The Brisbane based Ceramics Interest Group regularly meets in a member’s home for a light meal followed by a handling session concentrating on one or more aspects of contemporary and historical Asian ceramics.
For more information, contact James MacKean at taasa.qld@gmail.com

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VERGING ON MODERNITY: A RARE PAINTED BANNER FROM BURMA
VERGING ON MODERNITY: A RARE PAINTED BANNER FROM BURMA
Gill Green will present a large cloth banner painted with episodes from the Vessantara Jataka. Clearly of some age, its origin was assuredly Burmese because of its figures’ distinctive dress.
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MYTHICAL BEASTS AND MORE
MYTHICAL BEASTS AND MORE
The representation of mythical creatures has influenced the shape and decoration of ceramics in many parts of Asia. Our panel of experts - Jackie Menzies, John Yu, Michaela Russell and Ann Proctor - will help us explore the significance of these mythical motifs.
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