By Brendan Rees
Artists of the Country Women’s Association Inc. West Gippsland Group showcased their creativity at their recent Creative Arts Expo in Cranbourne.
Cranbourne Public Hall was filled with inspiring works from photography to embroidery, patchwork, craft, canvas work, confectionery, cut flowers and more on 18-19 October.
Nearly a thousand exhibits showcasing and celebrating the artistic works of members.
There were also live demonstrations including a bobbin lace making workshop, spinning yarn for pets, and a gold-work embroidery workshop, and sharpening of knives and scissors by ‘The Knife Man’ Julian Pfitzner.
Pop-up shops at the show included Sewing Connection of Pakenham, and Andrea Roberts’ Handmade Cards.
West Gippsland Group President Ann Laws said the annual show was a great success.
“Members enjoyed chatting with visitors over a cuppa and finding out their interests. We hope that by seeing our many varied crafts it will encourage them to try something new,” she said.
Other exhibits featured on the day were knitting, crochet, needlework, beading, artwork, card making, jams and preserves, baked goods, floral arrangements, as well as children and family member sections.
