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Woolcraft at the 2012 Australian Sheep and Wool Show
Posted by on July 16, 2012
Six pavilions full of:
- Fabulous fleece – white & coloured, wool from many breeds
- Fantastic fibre – hand dyed, combed, carded and prepared in batts
- Incredible yarn – artisan handspun, hand dyed
- Equipment – see, try and buy
- Demonstrations to impress
- Felting, crocheting, knitting, dyeing, spinning and weaving
- Competition exhibits to admire and inspire
- Celebrating 40 years of Woolcraft special display
- Feature Breed display with Finnsheep, Perendale, Romney and Suffolk
- Share Space for you to sit, knit, chat and learn
- Kid’s Corner for the kids to make something woolly
Passionate Advocate and Woolcraft Expert Emma Gerring, 2012 Women of Wool
Posted by on July 12, 2012
Woolcraft siteholder Emma Gerring of Spun Out is one of seven 2012 Women of Wool
Woolcraft competitor and hand spinning aficionado, Emma Gerring, of Blackburn, Victoria
Fibre has now taken over popular woolcraft exhibitor Emma Gerring’s life, with raw fleeces, dyes, roving, plus “way too many wheels and an obscene amount of spindles” battling for space in her home.
Her online mini-emporium of hand spinning equipment ‘Spun Out’ is “the baby of a compulsive obsessive fibre junkie,” Emma says.
“I am a relatively recent spinner, starting my yarn making journey September 2008,” she says. “I started with a wheel, after several lessons from a very dear friend, and I also became smitten with spindles, as this meant I could spin any time, any place, anywhere!”
“Spun Out began in 2009, running alongside my then yarn store of 10 years, ‘The Wool Shack’, which I sold in early 2011. So my love of yarn and the fibre industry tipped over into spinning.
“My desire to start up Spun Out, was driven by the wonderful spinning community that was opening up to me. I wanted to share the love (and obsession) and source the finest spinning paraphernalia from around the world,” Emma says.
Content courtesy of The Women of Wool
Record Number of Entries for Woolcraft Competition
Posted by on July 12, 2012
It’s gearing up to be a great Show to celebrate 40 years of Woolcraft with a record-breaking number of 360 entries in the Woolcraft Competition! Every state in Australia is represented along with international representation from New Zealand. Volunteers can’t wait to start unpacking the parcels to view the well-crafted exhibits for judging day next Wednesday. There will be many oohs and aahs! Be sure to make the Art and Craft Pavilion your first stop at the show to view the competition winners and a special 40 years of Woolcraft exhibit.
Need a Custom Made Wooden Tool or Part?
Posted by on July 11, 2012
Bendigo Woodturners will be demonstrating wood turning, pyrography, chip carving (done with a pocket knife) and working with a scroll saw outside Pavilion 4. Finished items will be for sale inside. The woodturners are always willing to make items for spinning, knitting, etc. Don’t hesitate to ask!
Volunteers Needed for WOOL in Couture Fashion
Posted by on July 9, 2012
WOOL in Couture Fashion from the Darnell Collection
July 2nd – July 22nd [Closed Tuesdays], 11am – 4pm at 7 Dudley House, View Street, Bendigo
This stunning vintage collection includes wonderful woollen fashion from Pucci, Chanel, Dior, Geoffrey Beene, Prue Acton, Courreges, Zandra Rhodes and Yves St Laurent.
Surround yourself with some of the world’s best woollen couture. Volunteers are needed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday next week for care-taking the exhibition and promoting the Australian Sheep and Wool Show program to visitors. The venue is heated and has a kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities, so it is quite comfortable.
Wednesday 18th July – Friday 20th July
AM Shift (11am – 1pm) – you will need to collect the keys for Dudley House from The Capital. There will be no need to turn the alarm on or off as there is another tenant in the building who will be on site between 9am – 5pm. The heater is opposite the kitchen – press the yellow button to turn on. Please turn on spots (light switches x 4 under the stairwell) and display cabinet light.
PM Shift (1pm – 4pm) – you will meet up with the volunteer who did the AM shift, collect the keys and work your shift until 4pm, lock up and return your keys to The Capital. Please turn OFF heater, spots and display cabinet lights.
Saturday 21st July – Sunday 22nd July
Details to be determined.
Contact Abigail Place on 0408 561 114 to volunteer or for more information.
Related Links:
- Women of Wool
- Women of Wool Venue Guide (PDF)
- Wool Fashion on Show in Bendigo
Bendigo Advertiser, 04 July 2012
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