Newstead Spinners is holding an exhibition at the Newstead Arts Hub over two massive weekends, May 30 and 31 and June 6, 7, and 8.
The Newstead Spinners have been gathering and crafting for 49 years. The group currently boast 65 members from across Central Victoria and beyond and meet fortnightly
The exhibition aims to showcases the skills of members and to inspire members and guests to even greater creative achievements.
Ilka White, a renowned local fibre artist and weaver, Ilka White will be formally opening the event on Saturday May 30 at 11am.
Throughout the exhibition there will be displays, sales, and rotating demonstrations of weaving, dyeing, spinning, felting, sock machine knitting, and carding alpaca fleece.
One of the highlights of this year’s exhibition will be ‘Fibre to Fabric in Action’- where a team of five spinners will be carding, spinning, plying and knitting, creating a beanie/hat in real time for the enjoyment of visitors.
There will also be a raffle with some fabulous prizes to be won.
The Newstead Arts Hub is located at 8a Tivey Street, Newstead. The exhibition is open from 10am-4pm each day. Entry is by gold coin donation.
The Newstead Spinners meet every second Tuesday at the Newstead Community Centre from 10.30am to 3pm. Visitors are welcome.