Samantha Pope Creations
Seamstress & Textile Artist
Angelian fibres
Samantha Pope Artist CV
Professional Teaching Experience
2014 Backgrounds & Beyond, Murray Bridge Studio Gallery, Oct 18 & 19
2014 Embellished wall hanging, Melanns Fabric’s & Sewing Centre, July 18
2014 Snapshots on Embellisher, Murray Bridge Spinners and Weavers, June 14
2014 Snapshots on Embellisher, Jennys Sewing Centre, Angaston, May 24
2014 Freehand machine embroidery for Beginners, Murray Bridge Studio Gallery, April 6
2014 Overlocking for Beginners, Murray Bridge Studio Gallery, March 22.
2013 Artist Market make and take workshop, mixed media collage cards, Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, Nov
2013 Overlocking for Beginners The Stitching Circle, Mt Barker July
2013 Freehand Machine Embroidery for beginners, june Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
2013 Advanced Freehand Machine Embroidery june Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
2013 Mini Background and Beyond, the Stitching Circle, Mt Barker, May
2013 Needle felted Scarf, the Stitching Circle, Mt Barker, April
2013 Freehand Machine Embroidery for beginners, The Stitching Circle, Mt Barker March 23rd
2013 Backgrounds & Beyond, The Embroiders Guild SA, Mile End, March 17th & 24th
2013 Overlocking for Beginners The Stitching Circle, Mt Barker Feb 16th
2012 Needle felted Scarf, Melanns Fabric’s & Sewing Centre, Dernancourt, July 7th
2012 Paper Collage, Murray Bridge Arts Society, June 15th
2012 Paper Cast mixed media, Embroiders Guild SA, June 24th
2012 Freehand Machine Embroidery, Jennys Sewing Centre, Angaston, May 5th.
2012 ConTEXTart Textile Fibre Forum, TAFTA, Blue Mountains NSW, April 14th - 20th 2day and 4 day workshops on
Machine Needl Felting.
2011 Overlocking Australian sewing Guild Hills group. 2nd December.
2011 Overlocking and Free hand Machine Embroidery, Arno Bay, October 15th & 16th.
2011 Needle felted Scarf, Melanns Fabric’s & Sewing Centre, Dernancourt
2011 Paper Collage at Arts on Doyle for the Murraylands Arts and Crafts Collective, 19th March.
2010 Zapped & Rolled textile Beads at Arts on Doyle for the Murraylands Arts and Crafts Collective, 13th Nov.
2010 Yarn collage Hat, Melanns Fabric’s & Sewing Centre, Dernancourt Sept 18th.
2010 Decorative Overlocking workshop for the Victor Harbor branch of the Australian Sewing Guild. Sept 11th.
2010 Needle Felted Scarf, Melanns Fabric’s & Sewing Centre, Dernancourt, May 1st.
2010 Background & Beyond, Riverland Textile Art group, Renmark. March 20th & 21st.
2009 Silk Leaves Necklace, Melanns Fabric’s & Sewing Centre, Dernancourt December.
2009 Victor Harbor branch of the Australian Sewing Guild creative machine embroidery.
2009 Sunflower Tote Bag, Melanns Fabric’s & Sewing Centre, Dernancourt
2008 Vintage Embellished Handbag, Melanns Fabric’s & Sewing Centre, Dernancourt, November 29th.
2007 Felted Embellished Scarf, at Melanns Fabric’s & Sewing Centre, Dernancourt, Dec 1st & 8th.
2007 Silver Alchemy jewellery finishing classes through October & November in Murray Bridge.
2007 - 00 Craft workshops at Murraylands Arts and Crafts Collective, Murray Bridge.
2004 Hand Appliqué workshop at Tangglun-Piltengi Yunti (TPY) aboriginal centre in Murray Bridge during International
Women’s Day through Community Lifestyles.
Employment History
2006 - current MKSL Enterprises PTY LTD, Dressmaker
1999 - 05 Art & Craft workshops at Bridge Craft World, Murray Bridge including mosaic, teddy bears, tassel making,
fabric collage, fabric painting, freehand machine embroidery, decoupage, stamping, jewellery, and more.
1993 - 99 Sewing machine and overlocker familiarisation, creative sewing and textile workshops at Allmake Sewing
Centre, Clarance Park, Adelaide.
Gallery Associations
2001 - 14 Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
2005 - 14 Pepper Street Arts Centre
2007 - 14 Hahndorf Academy
2013 - 14 Murray Bridge Studio Gallery
Publications
2014 Yarn issue 36, December , knit and crochet endless Gum-nut scarf
2014 Embellish volume 19, Sept, Needle felted book cover 2012 Quilting Arts Magazine “Over the Top Embellishments
for Quilts and More”
2012 Quilting Arts InStitches e:magazine volume 7, June, Machine needle felting and Embellishing
2012 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 19 no 2, Jumper tote Bag
2012 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 19 no 1, Bobbinwork Technicle
2012 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 18 no 12, Cosy Cuppa Covers
2012 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 18 no 11, April, Bra Purse
2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art Volume 18 no 6, Dec, Christmas tree hanging
2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art Volume 18 no 4, Sept, Tulip bag
2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art Volume 18 no 2, Aug, Outback Wine carrier
2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 17 no 12, June, Winter warmers
2011 Embellish volume 6, Machine Needle Felting Textured Skirt
2011 Embellish volume 6, Machine Needle Felting Part 4, June, Tote bag
2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 17 no 11, May, Upcycled plastic makeup bags
2011 Embellish volume 5, Machine Needle Felting Part 3, Appliqué, welding and details
2011 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume17 no 8, Feb, Plastic Collage Luggage Tag
2010 Felt, issue 4 Dec, Ruched Character Bag needle felting
2010 Embellish volume 4, Machine Needle Felting Part 2, Dec, On the Flip Side
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 17 no 5, Dec, Snowflakes
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 17 no 4, Oct, Silk Bustier
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 17 no 3, Sept, Vintage Kimono Jewellery
2010 Embellish volume 3, Machine Needle Felting Part 1, Aug, Texturising
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 17 no 2, Aug, Critter Door Stops
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 17 no 1, July, Portrait Pets
2010 Felt, issue 3. June. Sunflower Tote Bag. Machine needle felting.
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 16 no 10, May, Cork Board
2010 Embellish volume 1, Reversible needle felted hats
2010 Down Under Textiles, Issue 1, Feb Circle Work Scarf & Silk Leaves Necklace
2010 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 16 no 6, Jan, Wooden Clock
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 16 no 5, Dec, Pretty Xmas Baubles
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 16 no 4, Nov, Wool/Silk Jacket
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 16 no 3, Oct, Sculptured Flower Fascinator
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 15 no 12, July, Button Table Setting
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 15 no 9, June, Encrusted Felted Belt
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 15 no 7, April, Designer Dog Coats.
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 15 no 5, February, Princess Castle Tent.
2009 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 15 no 3, January, Gum Nut Jewellery.
2008/9 Quilting Arts magazine. Painting with Yarn, Issue 36, Dec/Jan
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 15 no 2, December Xmas Bauble Cards.
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 14 no 12 October, Family Tree Design.
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 14 no 10, August Water Bottle Covers
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 14 no 9. July, Embellished Reversible Hat.
2008 Handmade Magazine, Volume 25 no 11, July, Paper pieced Photo Album Cover.
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 14 no 6. April, Embellished Elements Collage Cards.
2008 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 14 no 4, February. Let’s make Circles.
2007 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 14 no 2, December issue. Striped Cod fabric collage wall hanging.
2007 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 13 no 12. November issue. Ring Tone Bling.
2007 Machine Embroidery and Textile Art. Volume 13 no 8, June issue Citrus Swirl.
2006 Creative Expressions, issue 13. Crystal Blue Wrap and Fascinator.
Professional Associations
2013 - 14 Murray Bridge Studio Gallery
2013 - 14 Quilters Guild South Australia
2013- 10 Australian Sewing Guild
2014 - 00 Fibre Artist Network (FAN)
2014 - 99 Murraylands Arts and Crafts Collective
2012 - 03 Murray Bridge Art Society
2011 - 01 Murray Bridge Regional Art Gallery
Exhibition Participation
2014 “Festival of Quilts” wearable art, Quilt & Craft show Adelaide Nov.
2014 “Image-In-Tech-Styles” by Samantha Pope Creations and Photography by David, Studio, Bridge St Murray Bridge.
Aug 1-15
2014 “Arts on Railway Tce” incorporating 3 exhibitions. Murray Bridge Regional Arts Society, Pop Up Art and Murray
Bridge Studio Gallery, August 1-24
2014 “Flowers” Murray Bridge Studio Gallery, July 2014 "Busts" Murray Bridge Studio Gallery, June
2014 “Mask” Murray Bridge Regional Art Society, Murray Bridge Studio Gallery, March.
2014 “Your Invitations in the mail to Miss Havisham’s Tea Party” , Murray Bridge Studio Gallery, February.
2014 “Camouflage of Cloth”, Murray Bridge Studio Gallery, January.
2013 “Dare to Differ” textiles, Gallery M, Marion, Oct
2013 “Essence” Fibre Artist Network, (SALA) Pepper Street Arts Centre, August 4-30
2012 “Food & Wine” Pepper Street Arts Centre, Magill, June 3 -29
2012 “BraArt” Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, March 31 - may 6
2011 “Dare to Differ” textiles, Gallery M, Marion, Oct
2011 SALA Festival, Arts on Doyle, Murray Bridge, August
2011 “Wildlife” Fringe exhibition at Pepper St Arts Centre, Magill, 20 Feb- 18 March.
2010 “Flower Power” Murray Bridge Regional Art Society, May.
2009 “Christmas Treasures” Arts on Doyle, Murray Bridge, December.
2009 “Individuality” by Fibre Artist Network, Pepper St Art Centre, Magill. October.
2009 SALA Festival “Arts on Doyle” Old Dairy Gallery Murray Bridge. August.
2009 “Another Day” Murray Bridge Regional Art Society at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. January 6-31.
2011, 09 – 04 “Little Treasures” mixed media exhibition at Pepper St Art Centre, Magill. An exhibition of Christmas gifts
2008 “RockSand” SALA Festival Murraylands Arts & Crafts Collective, @Table 55 Murray Bridge August 1st—17th.
2008 21st annual Murray Bridge and Mobilong Rotary Art Show at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. April.
2008 “Mini Art” Fringe Festival Auction exhibition. Balfours Building, Waymouth St Adelaide. February.
2008 “Raining Cats & Dogs” Fringe Festival art inspired by cats and dogs, Pepper St Art Centre, Magill. February.
2008 “Water of Life” Silver Alchemy Precious Metal Clay project jewellery exhibition. Murray Bridge Gallery Foyer,
Jan 7 - Feb 3.
2007 Artist of the Month, for April at Pepper St Art Centre, Magill
2007 “Garden Art” outdoor, alfresco, functional & decorative art exhibition at Pepper St Art Centre, Magill
2007 “Starving Artist Sale” Murray Bridge Regional Art Society painting, photography, textiles and ceramics exhibition
at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery.
2006 - 04 Murray Bridge and Mobilong Rotary Art Show at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery.
2006 “Winter Exhibition” of the Murray Bridge Regional Art Society at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery.
2005 “Hot Head and Scarf Exhibition” by the Murray Bridge Spinners and Weavers in Murray Bridge. Fiber and textiles.
2005 Victor Harbor Rotary Art Show, Victor Harbor.
2005 “Connecting Threads” textiles by members of the Fiber Artist Network at Pepper St Art Centre, Magill
2004 “Hot Head and Scarf Exhibition” by the Murray Bridge Spinners and Weavers at their rooms in Murray Bridge.
Fiber and textiles.
2001 “Hot Head and Scarf Exhibition” by the Murray Bridge Spinners and Weavers, Local Government Centre Murray
Bridge.
Murraylands Arts and Crafts Collective
Exhibitions held in the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery.
2013 “Home Away from Home” Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, Nov
2010 “River in Change” Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, Jun-July
2007 “Landscapes of the Mind” Mixed media exhibition.
2005 “Passions” Mixed media exhibition.
2003 “Memories” Mixed media exhibition.
2001 “Inaugural Gallery Exhibition”
Professional Development
2014 “Wearable Silk Bojagi” Geelong Textile Forum with Catherine O’Leary
2014 Powertex fabric stiffener workshop with distributor, Canberra Creative Textile show
2014 Ice dying, Murraylands Arts and Crafts Collective
2013 Mixed Media with Elisabeth De Koke, Murray Bridge Studio Gallery, Oct
2013 Portrait painting with Cat Leonard, Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, May
2012 Wet Felted Jacket, Australian Sewing Guild, Sandra Tredwell tutor
2011 Southern Textiles Forum, Carol Wilkes tutor
2010 Glass Platter Art workshop with Barbara Davis in Sept.
2009 Southern Textiles Forum, “Smoke and Mirrors” with Kirry Toose.
2007 Co-ordinator of “Introduction to Precious Metal Clay” at Murray Bridge by artist Lise Moody with grants funding
from Country Arts SA.
2006 Southern Textiles Forum, “Personal Imagery in Art Quilts” with Judy Howorth.
2006 “Introduction to Precious Metal Clay” at Pepper St Arts Centre with Lise Moody.
2006 Leather Hand bag and Tote bag workshops with Yvonne Twinning.
2006 Fibre Forum Horsham, “Theatrical Hat Making” with Christine Yarker.
1999 - 2003 worked in the retail craft industry
1990 - 1999 worked in the sewing machine retail industry
Professional Demonstrations
2013 Embellisher, The Stitching Circle, Mt Barker, March 9th
2012 Freehand Machine Embroidery, Pepper Street Arts Centre during opening exhibition Food and Wine June 3rd
2011 Machine needle Felting, Class Act Textile Group, May 20.
2009 Marryatville branch of the Australian Sewing Guild demonstration, April 14.
2008 July 12th Melanns Christmas in July, Jenny Haskins Trunk Show, Embellisher demonstrations.
2007 Machine Needle Felting at Pepper Street Arts Centre during the opening of “Wild Things” exhibition in April.
2006 Machine Needle Felting at Melanns Sew Creative Expo over 2 days
2009, 08, 06 & 05 - Freelance sewing machine demonstrator for Babylock Australia at the Quilt and Craft Show in November over 4 days in Adelaide.