In the Gold Coast hinterland on top of Mt. Tamborine, is where you’ll find textile artist Bec Andersen, who creates designer rugs on commission using an electric hand tufting gun with 100% wool she hand-dyes with natural dyes.
Bec gives workshops in all traditional rugmaking techniques, including Punch Needle, and has been involved with large installations and community textile projects. An extremely busy textile artist – you’ll find all of her activities on the Calendar on her website.
Bec also hosts RDO’s – a Rugmakers Day Out – A full day of rug making, socializing and sharing in a fabulous communal lunch. Open to anyone who has attended one of Bec’s rug making workshops. Attendees also receive a 10% discount off Rug Making Kits, wool and backing fabric. See all dates on Bec’s website.
After the scenic drive up the mountain, would you like to stay longer? Since I visited Bec pre-COVID there’s been an addition in the back garden next-door to her studio; the Pink Pod, a self-contained unit. It can accommodate two people (bed configuration can be two single beds or one King.) It’s listed on Airbnb as 1bed, full bath.
Contact Email: info@becandersen.com Phone: 0438 147 352