Honour our local story, as shared in the Alexander 100 exhibition, by rescuing and repurposing your old racquet.
Sport history and local innovation meets story-telling and craft.
Join textile artist Joanna Anglesey for a hands-on workshop where vintage tennis rackets become canvases for embroidered art.
Inspired by the Alexander 100 exhibition, which celebrates Tasmania’s place on the international tennis stage, this session invites you to explore themes of memory, play, and material storytelling.
Begin your journey by wandering through the Alexander 100 exhibition to absorb the story of a passion that shaped local and global tennis history. Then, share the story of your own racket: Is it yours? Was it passed down through your family? Is it an Alexander, or another brand? Or maybe you found it at the op-shop?
You’ll then design your own embroidery and learn basic stitching techniques using wool and other materials. We encourage the use of discarded or repurposed materials to contribute to the layered storytelling woven into each piece.
Whether you’re an experienced embroiderer or just curious to try something new, this is a chance to get creative, connect with others, and make something truly unique.
About the workshop
- This workshop is suitable for adults [18+] of all experience levels.
- Participants are requested to bring their own racquet for this workshop.
- The workshop’s location is the Queen Victoria Museum, 2 Invermay Road, Invermay, Launceston.
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