Grateful Remnants

Our bags are checked in. Melbourne it's been a blast but we are layered up this morning cos it's not yet 16 degrees and we are heading home to 43 degrees!!!
Still lots to digest and opportunities to follow up... Watch this space xx

And just like that AITC2024 is over! What a fantastic time! Thanks WAITOC for inviting us to speak the conference.
Finished our time in Melbourne with an evening meal at an iconic restaurant where the food and the atmosphere were just as special as I remember on my last visit over 30 years ago! Just enough energy to walk back to our accommodation down some little lanes with some special artwork. Flying home tomorrow with lots of ideas so that we can thaw out!

AITC Gala Dinner in the MCC Members Lounge last night🤩 Fabulous food, fantastic company!
One more day of learning, sharing, listening and networking... here we go!

"Use What's In Your Hands - You Don't Have To Reinvent The Wheel" presentation at Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference 2024 at MCG done & dusted! More learning, networking, sharing & listening still to come.

And so it begins...
Sharing, Listening, Learning and Networking...

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT...
We arrived in Melbourne last night to 9 degrees after leaving home where it was 36 degrees! Why are we here?
I was privileged to be invited to speak at the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference being held at the MCG next week!
This event is being hosted by WAITOC, of which I am an associate member.
Linda Daniel Rowlands & Christina Goodman from Cultural Living Colour will be co-presenting the session with me.
So, we will be flying the flag high for Roebourne (Ieramugadu) as we look forward to learning, sharing, networking and meeting with like-minded people.
Stay tuned for updates!

Did you know it's less than 10 weeks till Christmas?
How organised are you?
The Creatives at Point Samson Makers Markets this Sunday from 10 till 2 are here to help with something for everyone!
This month you will find us in the park on the Meares Drive side of the hall whilst the roof replacement is completed.

The Fika Van Samson Soft Serve & Kathmandu Garden will be on hand to quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger!

Among the stalls you will find fabulous goodies from Red Earth Soaps Pilbara Fluid / Abstract Art Felt Sew Reel Maddy's Tutus Unwind Pilbara Jodie Carolyne Photography Bush BLing Aussie platinum photography Cora-Larni Enterprise and Faridah & Julie.

Grateful Remnants will have some bespoke creations from the Jobseekers in the "Handmade With Love Roebourne" program - a joint initiative with Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation Pilbara

And last, but not least, Outback Beef will have their cool room set up for all your Pilbara natural rangelands fed beef...

Why not make at day of it, and enjoy all Point Samson has to offer.

Thanks goes to Point Samson Community Association for their ongoing support.

A special day spent with my parents in Melbourne recently. I only just qualified as a "Senior" but it was a lovely time. Only question is whether or not Ninja the turtle has recovered from having his fish tank decorated with bunting?!?! A huge thank you to all the wonderful staff who look after my Dad so well which is such a relief to know when I live interstate and then some.

Point Samson Makers Market is UNDERCOVER today from 10 till 2. See you soon
Point Samson Community Association Jodie Carolyne Photography Felt Sew Reel Maddy's Tutus BeCreates Pilbara Fluid / Abstract Art Cora-Larni Enterprise Fariah & Julie, Wickham Time & Motion Antiques, and Brooke Buzzard

No amount of rain will stop us! Point Samson Makers Market are STILL ON TODAY 10am till 2pm!!!
We are UNDERCOVER...
See you soon 😁
Point Samson Community Association

Did you know that it is less than 100 days till Christmas???
I know, I know, but it pays to be prepared, right?

Point Samson Makers Market have something for everyone to get you started.
Here's some photos to get you inspired :)

This Sunday 22nd September from 10am till 2pm.

Hope to see you xx

Can you believe it's almost the end of September?

Here's your friendly reminder that Point Samson Makers Market is on again this Sunday 22nd September from 10am till 2pm at Point Samson Community Hall....

We have Juiciest and Kathmandu Garden on hand to quench your thirst and sate your hunger.

Come and support your local creatives like: Beachside Glass Pilbara Fluid / Abstract Art Felt Sew Reel Jodie Carolyne Photography 1001 Art Creations BeCreates Bush BLing & Things Beachside Treasures, Faridah & Julie, Truslove Flora & Fauna Tranquil Designs Wickham Time & Motion Antiques Maddy's Tutus Brooke Buzzard and, of course, Grateful Remnants

Something for everyone. lots of new handmade goodies to check out.
Sunday sorted. Hope to see you!

Thanks again to the fabulous team at Point Samson Community Association for their unwavering support of this exciting initiative.

I have had the awesome privilege of working with some wonderful ladies teaching them basic sewing and textiles this year through a joint initiative with Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation Pilbara

Yesterday was our last day for Term 3 and we had a lovely visit with Melissa Price MP who was able to see first-hand some of the fabulous creations these ladies have made. Denise was able to explain how she gets inspired to create her products directly with our special visitor.

Here's just a sample of some of Denise's creations. She has already sold several pieces as well as making bespoke individual products to order.

Denise and some of the other ladies' work will be available for sale at the Point Samson Makers Market this Sunday 22nd September from 10am till 2pm on my stall under the verandah.

Otherwise, you will find them back working on their projects three days a week (Mondays to Wednesdays) in our Textile Studio where you are welcome to drop in and browse for yourself at the start of Term 4.

Thanks so much for dropping by yesterday Melissa Price MP
Your support and encouragement is really appreciated 💜
Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation Pilbara

ROEBOURNE you’ve got talent 🤩🤩. Such an inspirational visit to learn about the amazing work of Suzanne and her co-creators.
Grateful Remnants Amanda Kailis - Liberal for Pilbara

Finally felt ready to plant our beloved furbabies ashes in their mini cactus garden this morning. Room for a couple more cacti but pleased with the result. Was an emotional but special experience 💜💜

All set up for the Movers & Shakers Market at Shay Gap Memorial Park, South Hedland as part of the Odyssea Festival from 9am till 12noon.
Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation Pilbara

Time for a sunset drink!

And just like that... the Makers Market is over for August!
Heartfelt thanks to all who stopped by and to our awesome creatives and food vans whose presence make the whole atmosphere so wonderful. Congratulations to the Wickham Women's Softball on their successful fundraising bake stall and sausage sizzle.
Many hands make light work

It's Makers Market day in Point Samson... the place is buzzing with activity and lots of awesome creative goodies... see you soon

Nothing like the last minute for slow stitching the night before a market!!! 🫠
See you tomorrow 💜

I have had the privilege of mentoring an awesome group of ladies this year as we explore all sorts of sewing and textile techniques. Some ladies have come for a short season and others have been here all along. We gather three days a week in my Textile Studio where it has been a creative hive of activity.
Last month, two of our ladies exhibited some of their products at the Pilbara Indigenous Business Network Group Trade Show held at Red Earth Art Precinct and both sold and received orders for their creations.
This month, they have decided to try displaying their creations at the Point Samson Makers Market as part of Grateful Remnants stall on the verandah of the Community Hall.
Come along and check out their bespoke, unique items for yourself and find out more about this exciting Joint Initiative between Grateful Remnants & Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation.

A little something new to whet your appetite for tomorrow's Point Samson Makers Market from 10am till 2pm...
These cute little geckos are so fun to make. They are one-off designs and suitable for all ages.
The WatZit Pouches are fully lined with a magnetic snap closure. Such a handy size for all sorts of thingybobs! Again, these are one-off creations using lots of fabulous remnants.
All this and more... several new designs in our Pilbara inspired home textiles and accessories range too - all locally designed, digitally printed and made right here in Roebourne.
Come check them out for yourself and see what other local creatives are producing too.

Goodness me the winter months just fly past... Hope you are enjoying the lovely weather.... So much to see and do... so here's your friendly reminder that Point Samson Makers Market is on again this Sunday 18th August from 10am till 2pm at Point Samson Community Hall....
Wikham Softball Club will be having their famous bake sale and sausage sizzle fundraiser.
Otherwise, we have The Fika Van GypsySoul Coffee Juiciest Kathmandu Garden and Samson Soft Serve will be on hand to quench your thirst and sate your hunger.
Come and support your local creatives like: Beachside Glass Pilbara Fluid / Abstract Art Felt Sew Reel Unwind Pilbara Jodie Carolyne Photography 1001 Art Creations BeCreates Max’s Marvellous Munchies Katie Fogarty Bush BLing Beachside Treasures, Faridah & Julie, Truslove Flora & Fauna Wickham Time & Motion Antiques Cora-Larni Enterprise Calm Your Farm Candles and, of course, Grateful Remnants
Rio Tinto Community Engagement Team will also be on hand to catch up for a chat.
Something for everyone. lots of new handmade goodies to check out.
Sunday sorted. Hope to see you!
Thanks again to the fabulous team at Point Samson Community Association for their unwavering support of this exciting initiative.