Fibre creatives share work

• Published date: 25 April 2024
• Author: Jesse Wood
• Publication title: Te Awamutu Courier

The group has about 30 members who explore, inspire and create with fibre

The pop-up shop is a combination of members’ work using both natural and man-made fibres in many different ways for useful garments or art.

It will be a great opportunity to stock up on s winter woollies, or something for mum, and see the talents of spinning, weaving, knitting and felting encouraged in the group.

Hosted at the Enrich+ Art Centre & Gallery on Teasdale St, the shop will open for a week, Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 4pm, and 9.30am to 2pm on Friday.

“We are very fortunate to be displaying items in the Enrich+ building, a wonderful gallery so close to the centre of Te Awamutu,” Te Awamutu Creative Fibre Group secretary and treasurer Kathy Mitchell said.

“It’s a space where an exhibition can be set up and remain for a week, at least, and members can be on hand to demonstrate or answer questions.”

The group encourages new members to share their stories and learn or revise skills.

The group meets weekly on the first and...