Geckostrands Textile Artist
Highlights
- Explore eco-dyed wool and cashmere wearables crafted sustainably in a contemporary studio overlooking the Huon River.
- Engage with the artist in a unique setting designed by GASP architects, enhancing your creative experience.
- Breathe in the distinctive Eucalypt aroma infused in each piece, connecting you to the natural surroundings.
- Discover one-of-a-kind merino and cashmere scarves that showcase the artistry of natural fibres and sustainable practices.
Geckostrands is a textile studio creating eco dyed wool and cashmere wearables. The studio is situated 1.9 kilometres south of Franklin Village overlooking the Huon River. This contemporary studio designed by the GASP architects, Room 11 provides a fabulous place to interact with the artist creating the works.
You will be able to find fine merino wool scarves, cashmere scarves and handmade one of a kind wearables in natural fibres. Just ring Linda on the number listed so they can warmly welcome you into the studio, explain the process and introduce you to the distinctive smell of Eucalypts embedded into works.
All created naturally, without chemicals with a sustainable process and product.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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