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Media and Press : Spotlight on Teena Hughes

2013

Plus Size Paris Fashion Tours • September

I’m currently scheduling several dates during the month of September – want to come along and have fun shopping in Paris? Don’t worry about speaking French, I can help you with that, and when our feet are weary, we’ll pop into a French café and order a hot chocolate and pastries – how does that sound?

Read more about Plus Size Paris Tours

Fashionista Afternoon Tea :

January 12th, 2013 – Melbourne

June 22nd, 2013 – Byron Bay

July 20th, 2013 – Gold Coast

September 7th, 2013 – London

September 28th, 2013 – Paris

Media and Press 2012

Mid-June to end of July: 6 Weeks in Paris hosting my Adventures!

Fashionista Afternoon Tea :

• in Melbourne, Sydney, Paris

Media and Press 2011

18th January – Fashionista Afternoon Tea

Contact me to reserve your space at my friend’s lovely home in Melbourne for the first Fashionista Afternoon Tea Join us for a cup of tea, a chat, and play “Suzy Dress-Up” by trying on my new designs! Place your orders and pay on the day, and I’ll handpaint and sew your wearable art as soon as I return to Sydney.

Contact me today for more info >>

June, July, August 2010 : Paris, France : Teena’s Adventures

1. New!

Teena has announced a NEW Adventure in Paris this year – Over 40′s Lazy Adventure in Paris (read more on the Adventures page). How does a week of eating, drinking, and lazing about on barge cruises sound?

2. Fantastique French Textile Retreat in Paris

Paris is summer is beautiful and I’ll be there around June, July and August 2011.

I’ll be hosting my regular week-long Silk Painting Adventures, and catching up with friends.

This year I’ll also be offering one-day Silk Painting Advenutres for those who don’t have a week available.

We’ll visit one silk/dyes supplier and spend several hours painting on silk, learning new techniques.

I look forward to seeing you there! Read more here >>

3. So Frenchy So Chic! Plus Size Fashion Adventure in Paris

French designers know that not everyone is teeny tiny & skinny, even though that’s what we all see on the catwalks of Paris, New York and Sydney.

On this week-long fashion adventure we visit lots of fabulous stores in Paris for anyone over a size 12, from casual to everyday, funky and elegant.

I’m also hosting one-day “So Frenchy So Chic!” Adventures this year, for those who don’t have a week available. Read more here >>

4. Tech Tutorials in Paris

Via my Twitter account for Paris, I’m receiving lots of enquiries about internet, website and techie-girl information, so this year I will be hosting One-day Tech Tutorials in Paris. Please let me know if this sounds interesting to you.

2010

December : Fashionista Afternoon Teas

Ready to meet me over a ‘cuppa’ and try on some silk and other handpainted fabulous wearable art.

Come visit the pre-Christmas Designer Market south of Sydney

It’s a one day event and you’ll be able to find fabulous designer clothes and accessories;  I’ll be involved in the Designer Markets in 2011.

July : Melbourne, Vic.

The Melbourne Scarf Festival is back!  Teena is once again participating in this wonderful collection of scarves from silk artists across the country.

 

April 12, 13 & 14 : Royal Easter Show

Teena has been invited by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW to hold demonstrations of silk painting techniques for the Show’s visitors. A wonderful opportunity to share the love of handpainted silk with silk painting demonstrations throughout the three-day period.

“The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW would like to invite you to the Sydney Royal Arts Section in Hall 3, Sydney Showground during the 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The Show will be focusing on interactive demonstrations that will engage, educate and entertain our Show visitors.”

 

 

March : “Maharajah’s Garden” Travelling Exhibition

Teena’s handpainted silk wallhanging of a purple Indian elephant adorned with bold, vibrant flowers is part of the two-year Travelling Exhibition with the Australian Textile & Surface Design Association (ATASDA).

Press Releases

Published in March 2010

So Frenchy So Chic Plus Size Fashion Adventure in Paris to be held in June 2010

http://www.prlog.org/10563510-so-frenchy-so-chic-plus-size-fashion-adventures-in-paris.html

http://efashionwire.org/10563510/so-frenchy-so-chic-plus-size-fashion-adventures-in-paris.html

 

Fantastique French Textile Retreat in Paris Paris is tantalising, tempting and hard to resist, and is the superb backdrop for Teena Hughes’ week-long textile adventure encompassing silk painting workshops and exploring the hidden arrondissements (districts) far from the tourist crowds. Press release:  http://www.prlog.org/10565827-fantastique-french-textile-retreat-in-paris.html Information on my Paris website >>

 

 

2. Websites, Twitter, Search Engines & SEO Marketing in Paris

If you’ll be in Paris the same time as Teena, you might like to be part of one of her one-day workshops on website SEO and marketing.

January/February : Silk Painting Workshop Melbourne Vic.

Join Teena for a 2 day silk painting workshop in Melbourne – for more info, please contact Teena today.

January

Starting Jan. 9 – Silk Painting Classes and workshops in Sydney

Weekly classes and workshops are held in Sydney’s inner west – if you’d like to join in, please contact Teena today.

2009

December

I’m thrilled to announce that I was invited to submit photos to the Silk Painters UK for inclusion in this month’s Magazine. As soon as my copy arrives, I’ll put photos on my blog.

Press Releases

This press release announces the fabulous Plus Size Fashion Adventures in Paris – would you like to join me?

http://www.reversepr.com.au/2009/12/14/2087/plus-size-fashion-adventures-in-paris/

 

http://www.pressbox.co.uk/detailed/Arts/Plus_Size_Fashion_Adventures_in_Paris_412182.html

July : Paris, France

Teena Hughes will be hosting her annual week-long Silk Painting Adventures in Paris, and introducing her new week-long “Plus Size Fashion Tour of Paris“. Teena’s AbfabDesigns will be showcased at several fashion shows  – details to be provided. To be kept informed, please sign up for the Abfab Silk News.

July : Melbourne, Vic.

The Melbourne Scarf Festival is back!  Teena is once again participating in this wonderful collection of scarves from silk artists across the country.

2008

June : Paris, France

Teena hosted her annual week-long Silk Painting Adventures in Paris. Much fun was had by all!  To be kept informed, please sign up for the Abfab Silk News.

2007

June : Paris, France

Teena met with French silk artists and fashionistas to discuss her annual week-long Silk Painting Adventures in Paris.  To be kept in-the-loop, please sign up for the Abfab Silk News.

“Moe (M. E. Wood) : How did you become a silk designer? What attracted you to this medium?
Teena Hughes: Ah, would you like the long or the short story? …” (Read full article about Teena online – a new window will open.)

Mind Body Spirit Festival : Sydney : Darling Harbour
Handpainted Silk Clothing Display and silk painting demonstrations for the 5 day show

Emerald Gallery Arts Competition : Emerald, Queensland, Australia
Teena won an Emerald Gallery Arts Award for her handpainted silk wallhanging, “Silk Marinara”

Australian Museum : Sydney : Wildlife Exhibition
Teena had three large animal paintings on show as part of the Artists for Life group.

Above: Teena Hughes with well known Australian Aboriginal Elder Burnum Burnum at the Wildlife Exhibition

Taronga Park Zoo : Sydney : Endangered Species Exhibition
Teena had many silk scarves and paintings on show as part of the Artists for Life group.

Australian Craft Show Sydney (as part of ATASDA). Teena’s handpainted silk coats were the opening designs for the Fashion Show hosted by Ken Done.

Australian National Maritime Museum : Darling Harbour, Sydney
Commissioned to paint replica flag on silk for the ship’s model of Captain Cook’s “Endeavour”