Every
one is invited to the Gala Opening of the Alice Springs Beanie
Festival
‘Mukata, Mukati, Muna 'Beanies from all around.' The
Competition of the Alice Springs Beanie Festival
opens
6.00 pm Competition Winners will be announced. There will be food, drinks
and beanies for sale and lots of entertainment.
7.00pm The doors open to exhibition. A whole lot of fun - for free!
Date: Friday 27 June, 6 pm to 10 pm
Venue: The Araluen Galleries Foyer and outside courtyard,
Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
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Jo Nixon reclaims her
title as Fastest Beanie Maker in the Universe, 2005. |
Beanie Central
is the centrepiece of the festival long weekend.
This is where the mayhem and the thrill of the beanie chase takes place
with thousands of beanies on display and for sale.Beanies, baskets, indigenous
spinning, free workshops and don't miss a cake opportunity at the fabulous
tea shop.
Special Events at Beanie Central and Araluen
Foyer
Free Workshops : Learn to crochet your own beanie (wool and hooks
on sale)
Saturday 28 June & Sunday 29 June 2008, 1.00pm.Info at Witchetty's.
Demonstrations : Enjoy free demonstrations of traditional
Anangu spinning and other Aboriginal textiles.
Saturday 28 June 2008 and Sunday 29 June 2008 in the afternoon
Beanie Olympics: See the textile experts vie for the
title of ‘Fastest Beanie Maker in the Universe’.
A speed crochet event.3.30pm, Sunday 29 June 2008
If you wish to practice up all competitors will be using a size 9 hook
and Cleckheaton Gusto yarns
Dates : Opening Friday
27 June 2008, 12 midday- 5.00.
Venue: Witchetty's at the Araluen Galleries
Entry: Gold Coin Donation
Special Thanks to Cleckheaton who have generously
donated yarn for our free workshops and for the workshops in the bush.
Dates : Opening Friday 27 June 2008. Doors of the exhibition open at 7.00pm
Saturday 28 June- 19 August
Venue: The Araluen Galleries.
Monday to Friday 10am 4pm Saturday to Sunday:11am 4pm (10am- 4pm on festival weekend)
Entry to the Araluen Galleries is $10 for visitors for the weekend. Just keep your ticket handy. Free for locals.
Download
comp entry form
Beanie Central entry form
Tjanpi Desert Weavers – Basket making workshops $40
Ernabella Artists – Traditional spinning workshops $10
Children’s Activities.
Indigenous art stalls
Complete program will be available on the day
Put your name down on the day, in the foyer. NB prices are subject to change
Dates : Saturday 28 and Sunday29 June 2008.
Venue: The Araluen Foyer
A program of textiles workshops including
advanced knitting, crochet for beginners and advanced makers, felting,
basketry, beanie adornment, the principles of beanie-making, advanced
knitting. Workshop prices detailed in program
Central Craft Workshop Program
Any enquiries email Central
Craft or telephone (08) 8952 4417
| Friday
27 June 2008 Open 12 noon-5pm |
Beanie
Central opens. More than 3000 beanies are expected for exhibition!
Workshops and 'Body Covers' on at Central Craft Download workshop program |
| 6pm Exhibitions doors open 7pm |
Family
Night Out: Opening of 'Mukati! Mukata! Muna! Beanies from all around.' exhibition Official Alice Springs Beanie Festival Opening |
| Saturday
28 June 10am-5pm |
Beanie
Central: Beanies, tea shop, textile demonstrations. '2008 My Journey' is open next door in the Araluen Galleries. The Foyer Workshops, children's activities and Indigenous art stalls Workshops and 'Body Covers' on at Central Craft |
| 11.00am and 3.00pm | Meet The Maker- a beanie maker talks about their beanie at the Sitzler Gallery, Araluen Gallery |
| 1.00pm 5.00-9.00pm |
Free
Crochet workshops, Witchetty's. Sunset and Starlight Dinner-Download Sunset and Starlight Dinner info |
| Sunday 29
June 10-5pm |
Beanie Central:
Beanies, tea shop, textile demonstrations. 'Mukati! Mukata! Muna! Beanies from all around.' exhibition is open next door in the Sitzler Gallery, Araluen Centre. Workshops and 'BodyCovers' on at Central Craft. The Foyer Workshops, children's activities and Indigenous art stalls. |
| 11am and 3.00pm | Meet The Maker- a beanie maker talks about their beanie at the Sitzler Gallery |
| 1.00pm |
Free Crochet
workshops, Witchetty's. Meet The Maker- a beanie maker talks about their beanie at the Sitzler Gallery |
| 3.30pm | Beanie Olympics, Witchetty's |
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Monday 30 June |
Beanie
Central: Beanies, tea shop, textile demonstrations. 'Mukati! Mukata! Muna! Beanies from all around.' exhibition is open next door in the Araluen Galleries. Workshops and 'BodyCovers' on at Central Craft |
| 11.00am and 3pm | Meet The Maker- a beanie maker talks about their beanie at the Sitzler Gallery |
| 5pm- 9pm | Sunset and Starlight Dinner-Download Sunset and Starlight Dinner info |
| Tuesday 1 July | Beanie
Central Exhibition is now closed and with it, the main festival arena.
Come and help pack up and bump out! 'Mukati! Mukata! Muna! Beanies from all around.' exhibition remains open until 19 August 2008 Beanie Alice to Rock tour departs. Download Alice to Rock Tour info |
Calling Volunteers The Beanie Festival needs assistance! The festival is a community event and needs volunteers. Come along and get involved. It's a lot of fun. Put your name on the roster at the Volunteer Station, Witchettys Araluen, anytime from 11am Wednesday June 25th, plenty of jobs and times to chose from.
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Body Covers is a selling display of individual collections, by local designers showcasing unique wearable items; included in a ‘café’ of creation. Works will be made using hand made felt, nuno felt, silk and printed linen & cotton, in order to accommodate varied tastes and sizes.
All works will be for sale and can be taken at time of purchase.
Workshops will be offered by Kathy Frank and Philomena Hali for the duration of the Beanie Festival in the Central Craft Studios.
Dates: Opening Thursday 26th June – 11th July 2008
Venue: Central Craft - June Marriott Gallery – Alice Springs Cultural Precinct
Jo Nixon 08) 8952 2615
email Gay Epstein if you cannot
download the entry forms
email Merran Hughes
Enquiries about Central Craft Workshops (08)89524417
Download comp
entry form
Beanie Central entry form
Email Jo for
swingtags- state how many you need for beanie central and for comp
Site Updated March 2008 by Merran Hughes