KiranDesigns is a small sustainable art business by Kirandeep Grewal which celebrates art in wearable items and wall pieces. The plain white silk is sourced from India and after the dyeing process the garments (kaftans) are stitched in Canberra by Sarah Goodchild. All the silk scraps are stored separately according to colours which are then up-cycled for paintings and sculptures. Grewal uses various techniques for gently blending colours and creating textures within her textile work. She also runs art workshops for Migrant Women in the Gungahlin area supported by Gungahlin Arts.

At the open studio Grewal will have:

• A mini exhibition based upon the Design Canberra Festival 2020 theme Care
• Free silk workshop
• Live music by Kathryn Borrell and friends
• A short video of Kirandeep Grewal’s art journey
• Gifts for purchase including cards, silk scarves, Kaftans, small embroidery brooches, small silk sculptures and paintings. Additionally there will also be a selection of gifts available at a special price for visitors 

Silk Workshop:

• All participants are requested to register.
• All participants are requested to wear masks and use hand sanitiser before and after the workshop.
• All participants are requested to wear disposable gloves provided.
• Silk workshop duration will be for 34-40 mins.
• It will be facilitated in groups of four only.
• Tables will be cleaned before and after each session.

COVID-19:

• All visitors are requested to wear masks on entry to the studio premises.
• All visitors are requested to use the hand sanitiser provided before entry. One volunteer will be at the entry door with the hand sanitiser.
• Entry to the studio will be in twos only.
• No drinks or food allowed by the visitors.
• All the doors, door handles, the studio shelves, chair and tables will be cleaned after each visitor leaves.
• Everyone volunteers and artist will be wearing masks.
• Any item purchased from the studio will be carefully packed (with gloves).

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