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Fundraiser at glorious Strathnairn

WORKS in many media will be on show from Friday in Strathnairn’s annual members’ exhibition, which will showcase the talent and creativity of the arts community out at glorious Strathnairn Homestead on the edge of Holt.

Strathnairn Homestead
A belated official opening will be performed by Peter Haynes, UC art collection curator, on Saturday December 8, at 11.30am, when Strathnairn’s deliciously effective fundraiser, “Soup and Bowl,” will run from 12 to 2.30pm.

Each year Strathnairn Artists make bowls which are sold with a choice of delicious soups. This annual fundraiser is held in conjunction with the opening of the Members’ Exhibition, a great opportunity to acquire some beautiful handmade pieces and support Strathnairn at the same time.

Strathnairn Members’ Exhibition, November 30 to December 16,

10am to 4.30pm,90 Stockdill Drive, Holt, Friday to Sunday 10am to 4.30 pm.

Member artists who sell works include:

Kevin Cole: Slumped glass, jewellery and plates

August Cole: Weaving handmade paper products and books

Liz Darvill: Glass/jewellery

Robyn Diener: Embellished textiles, embroidered bags, bag kits, dyed sox

Kylie Fogarty: Painting, drawing and portraiture

Eryka Garbutt: Mixed media

Susan Hey: Mixed media painting, crocheted jewellery, recycled clothing, scarves

Joan James: Textiles, shibori scarves

Mary Kingsford: Mixed media, textiles, painting, photography

Carole Osmotherly: Silk paintings, banners and scarves

Robert Riggs: Oil Paintings, still life

Michael Sainsbury: Woodwork and ceramics

Janet Slade: Ink, pencil, watercolour

Alex de Vos: Ceramics

Sarah Welsford: Painting

Judy Witherdin: Glass

 

 

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