north east regional extra | July 19 - 25, 2023
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July 19 - 25, 2023
Weaving for 50 years By CHLOE JAENICKE
THE Wangaratta Handweavers & Spinners are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. From humble beginnings in Wangaratta, the group has since recruited members from Bright, Eurora, Benalla, Kyabram, Corowa, Beechworth and beyond, causing them to move to a more central and spacious hall in Milawa. Marion Stewart has been a member for around 40 years and said she has enjoyed learning new skills and watching the group grow over the years. “There’s a culture of respecting everyone’s achievements and promoting their skills by entering in shows, such as local agricultural shows or Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show Craft Show,” she said. “That pushes people too...whilst there’s not always competition within the group, people have a way to test their skills against other people.” One of the main ways Ms Stewart has seen the group change is its growth. It currently has 66 members from across the North East of Victoria and Ms Stewart said it’s one of the biggest groups of its kind in Victoria.
◆ EXPERT WEAVERS: Vice president Dianne Adams and long time member Marion Stewart celebrated the Wangaratta Handweavers & Spinners 50th anniversary.
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with DAVID
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