Introducing Laura Heap

Laura Heap is a Cairns based textile artist with a love of colour, creating 3D textile pieces using the wide range of skills acquired over many years.

Experimentation is Laura's motivation.  Constantly wondering "what will happen if..." leads to various assortments of both techniques and materials.

Making "things" began in childhood, knitting and sewing being the beginning. Studies at the Melbourne College of Textiles added design as well as weaving, spinning,screen printing, and machine knitting. Crochet and basketry were acquired along the way.  But wet felting has become Laura's first love.

A Baby Boomer born in Melbourne,Laura finds inspiration in nature, both land and sea, and the Tropics have captured her heart.

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Memberships

Current Memberships:
MissionArts, community art centre, Mission Beach, Qld.
DABS, Douglas Arts Studio Gallery Inc, Mossman, Qld.
Past memberships include
Artmooveau Inc, Goulburn Valley, Vic.
Cairns Potters Club, Basketmakers of Victoria.
While resident in Victoria Laura was an Accredited Member of Craft Victoria.

Studies

Studio Textiles at Melbourne College of Textiles.
Ceramics at Mitcham Arts and Eltham Living and Learning Centre in Victoria.
Ceramics, painting, and silk painting at Cairns TAFE>
Basketry at Council of Adult Education in Melbourne,. Short courses at MissionArts, DABS, and Northsite Contemporary Arts, Cairns.