August was our Combined Exhibition at Creative Arts Centre...

Here is a report from one of our members....

I had the pleasure this year of being able to help with the setting up of the Creative Arts group Balclutha exhibition. The South Otago Spinners and Weavers were responsible for organising this year's show. We are fortunate to have a very active President and Secretary who know the district well and are well connected. A lot of behind the scenes went on well beforehand, with advertising in the form of creating new billboards which were placed strategically in the entrance and exit of Balclutha. 

Members of the Spinners and Weavers group were tasked with making object d'art for the Sales Table, and also distributing pamphlets advertising the Exhibition, to the local stores around South Otago, and Dunedin. This year's show would be well advertised. 

The Exhibition was ultimately set up by the Spinner and Weavers, some of them doing it for the first time.

How does one go about displaying every exhibit item to its best advantage and bear in mind 3 other groups would also be displaying; Art, Embroidery and Patchworkers. A good part of 2 days was spent with 108 items for display.

Two Guest Artists were also asked to display;

our very own member, from Lawrence, who had a remarkable display on natural dyes and samples of hand knitted garments incorporating these dyes. Mrs Dorothy Coburn has been an active member for many, many years, her skills in this craft are inspiring given her age. Her display was met with many people exclaiming over the dye results and astonishment at the different colours to be achieved.

Angela Meecham from Lawrence, is a gifted felter which she showed to advantage with her display of unique hats. This is another very skilled craftsperson. Her display was amazing and was well received with the audience.

The Exhibition was open for 5 days in mid August, with  approx 200 visitors. Overall a great success.

Happy crafting.