This weekend, textiles will take over the Narooma School of Arts Precinct.
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The inaugural Fibre Fest is putting South Coast textiles artists in the spotlight and giving the community the chance to have some fibrous fun.
Fibre workshop facilitator Marg Hansen, of the Narooma School of Arts, had spent years in remote Northern Territory working for the Alice Springs Beanie Festival. She can't wait to share her passion and get the community involved.
"There will be a range of drop-in workshops set up around the studios," she said.
"They are easy, where everyone sits down and makes something beautiful."
Ms Hansen said workshops can be "inspirational and moving".
"I know a gentleman who sat in a felting workshop, then went on to exhibit his work and pursue a career in textiles," she said.
Ms Hansen said Fibre Fest aims to bring people together, no matter what skill level: "You'll find yourself sitting in a diverse group of people, and making lifelong friends."
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Fibre Fest runs from October 4-9, with the main workshop activities taking place this Saturday and Sunday, 10am-3pm.
Visitors can browse The Fine Fibre Exhibition in the SoArt Gallery, wander through the alley of market stalls, grab a cuppa and a sausage sandwich by the studios and drop-in to a hands-on workshop.
The exhibition and marketplace features 50 artists from the Eurobodalla Shire, Bega Valley and Canberra.
"We've been overwhelmed by the amount of entries and can't wait to see everyone's amazing fibrous creations," Ms Hansen said.
"There's more than 500 pieces in the marketplace and exhibition.
"Beautiful bamboo Japanese lanterns, puppet-like figurines and a range of absolutely beautiful wall-hangings.
"Even clothes, made using different textile techniques. Everything is handmade and unique."
The exhibition in the SoArt Gallery runs from October 4-9, 10am - 3pm. All money raised will be donated to the Narooma School of Arts Precinct. Djaadjawan Dancers will perform a welcome to country at the gallery on Friday, 6pm.
A special addition to the fibre celebrations is the screening of When Mary Meets Mohammed on Saturday, October 5 at 5pm. Cost is $10. It will be held at the at the Twist Factory, Hopkins Place, off Glasshouse Rocks Rd, Narooma.
The heart-warming film is a true story following the arrival of Tasmania's first detention centre through the eyes of local knitting club member Mary and asylum seeker Mohammad, who is detained inside the centre as they connect through the gift of a knitted beanie.
To make a booking visit, www.naroomaartscentre.com.au/school-of-arts-studios or purchase a ticket on the night.
