Kirry Toose...Textile Artist/Tutor.

With a very traditional background, graduating from East Sydney as a Designer/ Patternmaker, has helped lay a very strong foundation in my Artwork, over many years I have gained experience not only in the "rag-trade", but also with the Elizabethan Theatre Trust, Opera, Exhibitions, Magazines and other textile related projects.

Teaching has now become one of my main focal points, driven passionately in my belief in the textile arts. Textiles has given me the opportunity to travel, meet gorgeous people and communities, while teaching in places such as the International Fibre Forums, USQ McGregor Winter & Summer School, Flying Arts Program, various textile groups, TAFE's, Universities and schools, etc.

I regularly exhibit in Regional Galleries, private and community galleries, Australian Image Gallery, Art to Wear Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, London, Alexandra Palace, Pittsburgh, USA, Fibre Arts

In 2005 I was. Supreme Award Winner at Fashion Fantasia, plus, also, Supreme Award Winner at Fashion Flair and Fantasy.

Fortunately my Artwear has had an International appeal, with numerous works acquired not only by galleries, but privately also.