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Teena Hughes is an Australian Fashion Designer, Silk Artist / Textile Designer who teaches in Sydney and Paris.Spotlight on Teena Hughes : In the Media

2010

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.

June-July : Paris, France

1. Teena's Adventures

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?

Press Releases

Published in March 2010

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

Click to see PDF Version of this Press Release - So Frenchy So Chic Plus Size Fashion Adventure in Paris 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

 

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/

 

Plus Size Fashion Adventure in Paris with Teena Hughes

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.

March 8-10 : Sydney, Australia

Teena Hughes' fashion designs are at Fashion Exposed in Sydney March 2009

Teena has been invited to participate and showcase her designs at Fashion Exposed!

A fashion industry 3 day extravaganza held in Darling Harbour (Sydney)

Fashion Exposed UnEarthed - Teena's philosophies on sustainable fashion principles

For your Pass, please fill in this form:
Fashion Exposed Visitor Entry Form

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.

2006

August : Guest Artist : Silk in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA


Teena was invited by Silk Painters USA (SPIN) to facilitate a 3-day workshop, where people came from all over the world to learn how to paint on silk in a marvellous environment. Teena met silk artists from all over the world, and when passing through Los Angeles met with other internet-friends via the Yahoo Silk Painters forum - a fantastic trip!

2005

June : BellaOnline.com interviews Teena


"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.)

Other Events

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.

Teena Hughes is an Australian Silk Artist / Textile Designer who teaches in Sydney and Paris, shown here with Burnum Burnum.

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"

 
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