BEANIE CENTRAL |
Beanie Central is the centre piece of the whole Festival! Witchettys is the place to be all weekend long as the 5,500 plus beanies come out of their bags and are displayed on the walls, in the air and on the tables to be sold. Take home a piece of the mayhem and fun with beanies ranging from $8 to $70.00. These beanies have been made by artists all over the world - come and marvel at the creativity, the fun and the heart that goes into them. All proceeds go back to the artists and also to help fund the year long work that the Beanie Festival does. Entry is by gold coin donation. |
DATE |
Friday 26 June 12pm to Monday 29 June at 5pm |
VENUE |
Witchettys at Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
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TESTING THE FIBRE EXHIBITION |
Another quintessential must see Beanie event - the Beanie Competition.
Each year over 500 entries are received for the Beanie Competition. They come from all corners of the globe including from our workshops conducted in remote Central Australian Indigenous communities. This is a marvellous showcase of people’s amazing talents, passions and eccentricities with countless hours going into each beanie. Some beanies are for sale and some will be chosen by the Beanie Festival Committee to join the travelling exhibition that can be seen at various venues around Australia (see www.beaniefest.org). Entry to the exhibition is free for Alice residents and $10.00 for visitors for a two day pass which gets you into all of the Araluen venues (just keep your ticket handy). The Exhibition remains open at Araluen until the end of July 2009. |
DATE |
Friday 26 June 2009 from 7pm to mid August 2009 |
VENUE |
Gallery One, Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
BEANIE TEA SHOP |
All that rummaging in Beanie Central can be hard work! That’s why some of the local lassies volunteer their time to cook yummy home made cakes and bickies to recharge your batteries so you can go back in to battle in Beanie Central when the next batch of goodies is brought out from the beanie vault. The Tea Shop is open whenever Beanie Central is open. If you would like to volunteer some time to help out in the Tea Shop, come along to Volunteer Registration (see below). |
VENUE |
Friday, Saturday and Sunday |
DATE |
Witchettys at Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
SUSTAINABLE COUTURE EXHIBITION – ‘DO YOU GIVE A FROCK?’ |
Sustainable Couture is a unique fashion event created by a number of Alice Springs women who have fused their skills as artists, designers and skilled garment constructors, with a unique approach to recycling. These one-off designs make a strong fashion statement at the same time as they allow their wearers to bank those necessary – and very trendy – carbon credits. See it first in Alice Springs.
The exhibition is open all weekend with the official opening at 6:30pm on Thursday 25 June with drinks and nibbles – all welcome. For more info telephone 0418 897 143.
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DATE |
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – See Program Snapshot |
VENUE |
Central Craft, Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
DROP IN WORKSHOPS FOR BIG & LITTLE KIDS |
Part of the fun of the Beanie Festival is the informal Drop In Workshops that happen in the foyer and the courtyard of Araluen. Run by various artists they consist of everything from basic crocheting, knitting and felting to Indigenous spinning and basket making. Some are designed for children, others for adults and older children. There is a nominal fee for each workshop which goes directly to the artist. Check the notice board in the foyer daily for times, artists and locations and put your name down on the day (no bookings taken prior to the day). |
DATE |
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday |
VENUE |
Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
CENTRAL CRAFT WORKSHOPS |
Again this year we have teamed up with Central Craft to bring you some amazing workshops with renowned artists from around Australia. Each workshop runs for two hours and is suitable for all levels. The workshop program can be obtained from our web site (www.beaniefest.org), from Central Craft (next to Araluen) or there’s a rundown of who, what, where and when in the Program Snapshot. Most workshops are $30.00 and bookings are essential by telephoning 08 8952 4417. |
DATE |
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday |
VENUE |
Central Craft, Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
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FREE CROCHETING WORKSHOPS |
You just lost your last excuse for not learning how to crochet! These workshops are completely free and we want everyone to leave the Festival knowing how to crochet. Lets keep this age old art alive and pass it on to the next generation of Beanie Festival goers. Hooks and wool for sale on site or BYO… come along and find out what the whole world is raving about! |
DATE |
Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 5pm |
VENUE |
Witchettys at Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
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SYDNEY HYPERBOLIC CROTCHET CORAL REEF PROJECT |
This year the Beanie Festival is supporting the work of the Sydney Hyperbolic Crotchet Coral Reef Project. This is a global project and is facilitated in Australia by In Stitches Collective. They invite you to participate in this celebration of the intersection of higher geometry and craft - a testimony to the disappearing wonders of the marine world. Feel free to drop in over the weekend and contribute to this worthy cause by adding a few crocheted rows. For more information telephone 0450 635 043. |
DATE |
Various times – see Program Snapshot |
VENUE |
Araluen Arts Centre Foyer, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
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FREE DEMONSTRATIONS |
Enjoy free demonstrations of traditional Anangu Indigenous spinning and other textiles. Chat with the Anangu ladies about the stories behind these crafts and, as a special treat, taste some kangaroo tail and bush damper cooked on an open fire. |
DATE |
Saturday and Sunday afternoon |
VENUE |
Courtyard, Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
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BEANIE OLYMPICS |
A hotly contested event not for the feint hearted! This is where the textile experts vie for the title of ‘Fastest Beanie Maker in the Universe’. This year we are attempting to break the Guinness Book of Records title of fastest crocheter. Can we do it? Come along and cheer or come along and be part of this speed crochet event. We will be using size 9 hooks and Cleckheaton Gusto yarns and anyone can take part. |
DATE |
Sunday 28 June 2009 at 3:30pm |
VENUE |
Witchettys at Araluen Arts Centre on Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CENTRALIAN ADVOCATE
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD |
Over the course of the weekend, everyone who visits the Testing the Fibre Exhibition in Gallery One will be given the opportunity to vote for their favourite beanie. At the end of the weekend a volunteer will be given the job of counting the votes and the winner will be announced on Monday at 12:30. We encourage you to send a message to your favourite beanie maker that they made a difference in your life at this year’s Festival.
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DATE |
Monday 29 June at 12:30pm |
VENUE |
Witchettys at Araluen Arts Centre on Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
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WHO CAN SAY THE WORD ‘BEANIE’ THE LEAST TIMES IN ONE DAY? |
On Sunday 28 June we will be running a competition for our volunteers to see who can say the word ‘beanie’ the least in one day. Help us catch the volunteers out by tricking them, goading them or deceiving them into saying the word ‘beanie’. If you find a volunteer who cannot be coerced, pop into the volunteer’s tent and dob them in for their chance to win a great prize. Look out for the volunteers in their aprons with their name badges on. |
DATE |
All day Sunday |
VENUE |
Anywhere throughout Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
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EVER WONDERED WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO BE A CAMELEER? |
In keeping with the camel theme this year you can experience what it’s like to ride a camel. Head out the back of Araluen and you will find some camels. There are rides and photo opportunities galore. |
DATE |
Saturday and Sunday |
VENUE |
Behind Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
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VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION |
Want to be a part of the action this year? Have you got a spare two hours? Want to send your other half off whilst you do a workshop or rummage through Beanie Central?
We need hands, lots and lots and lots of hands. Each year about 150 generous soles donate their time (or their partner’s time) to help run the Festival. Jobs range from Beanie Minder in the Gallery and Beanie Central, to Security Guard, to Packer and Unpacker, Meeter & Greeter and general all round helping person. There are some incentives like some yummy Beanie Festival merchandise, warm pumpkin soup and other gifts from local businesses. Plus, you get to come to the exclusive Volunteer’s Party. If you would like to be part of the fun, come along to Volunteer Registration.
Please note that this year there will be some extra incentives like prizes for the person who has the most fun whilst volunteering. |
DATE |
Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm and Thursday 12:00pm to 6:00pm |
VENUE |
Witchettys at Araluen Arts Centre on Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
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VOLUNTEER DRINKS & INFO SESSION |
If you do sign on to be a volunteer for this year’s event, make sure you come along to the Volunteer’s Drinks to find out a little about what you will be doing and the great incentives that we offer you. This is not the volunteer’s party, read on for that one. |
DATE |
Thursday 26 June at 5:30 – 6:30pm |
VENUE |
Witchettys at Araluen Arts Centre on Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
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VOLUNTEERS PARTY |
This year we have some extra special stuff for our volunteers starting with a party at the Gillen Club. The Gillen Club have very generously offered to support us in 2009 and we’re passing on their support by offering all volunteers a free meal following the Sunday festivities. You must have done at least one two hour shift to qualify for this great offer, but, you can bring a partner to the event who can eat for just $10.00. Come along and share your stories with your fellow volunteers and with the Committee and wind down after a big weekend.
BUT WAIT…… STOP PRESS!...
This year it’s not only the beanies who can win the prizes, there will also be some prizes exclusively for volunteers. If you are voted the ‘Most Eligible Bachelor’ or the ‘Volunteer With The Biggest Smile’ you can only claim your prize by being present on at the Volunteer’s Party. The categories will be announced on the night and are at the discretion of the Committee pending how many foot massages you offer!!! And of course, the Grand Prize will be for the person who manages NOT to say the word ‘beanie’ on Sunday. This category will be voted for by your adoring public so come along and see who will be King/Queen Volunteer in 2009.
More information can be obtained from the Volunteer Tent in the courtyard at Araluen all weekend or by telephoning 0413 992 378. |
DATE |
Sunday 28 June from 5:30pm |
VENUE |
Gillen Club, Milner Road, Alice Springs |
ORIGINAL OUTBACK BUSH BBQ DINNER TOUR |
Tailormade Tours, one of Alice’s local tour operators have designed a dinner under the stars especially for the Beanie Festival.
Enjoy an evening around the campfire with a fine meal of prime Central Australia
Beef. This fun filled evening under the stars in the atmosphere of an early Australian cattle camp and will long be remembered.
Your evening includes transfers from the Araluen Carpark, a three course meal, all beer, wine and soft drink, bush damper making, an informative insight into the Aboriginal way of life, bush balladeer and stargazing at our clear outback skies.
Numbers are limited so book early with Tailormade on 08 8952 1731. No bookings accepted after 5pm Wednesday 24 June.
Adult $120.00 / Child (5-14 yrs) $70.00
Minimum of 20 passengers to guarantee departure. |
DATE |
Saturday 27 June from 5pm |
VENUE |
Under the Stars – Leave from Araluen Car park |
2009 PRIZES & POSTERS |
This year’s prizes and posters have been designed by local artist Alison Hitman. |
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2009 BEANIE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS |
In 2004 after much deliberation, the Festival incorporated and a formal committee was established. These guys and gals are from all over the country and are dedicated to the Beanie cause. They put in many voluntary hours each year to assist the Executive to bring the event together. They tag beanies, they make executive decisions, they empty our bins, they tackle the hard questions and they feed us chocolate when it all gets too much. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to them.
CHAIRPERSON Gay Epstein
VICE CHAIRPERSON Margie Craig
SECRETARY Margaret McDonell
TREASURER Tony Nixon
COMMITTEE Karen Jones
Lisa Walla
Pantjiti McKenzie
EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jo Nixon
MANAGER Libby Nuss |
ROCO DETAILS |
One of the Beanie Festival’s big achievements for 2009 has been our inclusion on the Register of Cultural Organisations. This means that all donations to the Festival are now tax deductible. If you would like to assist us to continue the work that we do improving the lives of many hundreds of people around the country, please get in touch with any of our committee members (look for the green t-shirts) and they would be happy to talk you through the possibilities. |
BEANIE FESTIVAL CONTACT DETAILS |
The Alice Springs Beanie Festival
7 Gall Street, Alice Springs NT 0870
08 8952 2615
Beanies@octa4.net.au
http://www.beaniefest.org
If you would like to contact the committee with your stories
from this year’s event, we’d love to hear from you.
And of course, if you had a great time this year, tell your friends.
Or better still, bring them back with you in 2010.
Thank you and see you in 2010.
J |
If you have the opportunity,
PLEASE THANK OUR SPONSORS
who have dug deep to make this year’s event possible.
McDonnell Range Caravan Park, Alice Springs
Tattersall’s Fink Desert Race, Alice Springs
Felt Magazine
Yarn Magazine
Desart, Alice Springs
Bill Robertson Optometrist, Alice Springs
National Road Transport Hall of Fame, Alice Springs
Moving Pictures Photography, Alice Springs
Ashfords Australia
Mr Karl Hampton, Minister for Central Australian Trade Commission
Polkadot, Alice Springs
Trophy Central, Alice Springs
Youth Tracks GTNT, Alice Springs
Centralian Advocate, Alice Springs
Textile Fibre Forum
Mayor Damien Ryan
Tourism NT
Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs
Welcome TV, Alice Springs
Hon Warren Snowden MP
AJH
Northern Territory Government
And our other supporters:
Crowne Plaza, Alice Springs
Dymocks Bookstore, Alice Springs
The Avon Lady, Alice Springs
The Gillen Club, Alice Springs
Grace Removals, Alice Springs
Bushcraft, Alice Springs
Textile Fibre Forum Magazine
Xlcom
And our thanks to Nicole and the team at RedHot Arts
For their year round support of the Beanie Festival
Wednesday |
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Finish Time |
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Venue |
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10:00am |
5:00pm |
Volunteer Registration |
Witchettys |
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Thursday |
Start Time |
Finish Time |
Event |
Venue |
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12:00pm |
5:30pm |
Volunteer Registration |
Witchettys |
5:30pm |
6:30pm |
Volunteers welcome and drinks |
Witchettys |
6:30pm |
7:30pm |
Sustainable Couture Exhibition Opening |
Central Craft |
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Friday 26 June |
Start Time |
Finish Time |
Event |
Venue |
9:00am |
10:00am |
Sneak Preview of Competition Gallery for Sponsors only |
Gallery 1 |
10:00am |
5:30pm |
Sustainable Couture Exhibition |
Central Craft |
12:00pm |
5:00pm |
Beanie Central Open |
Witchettys |
12:00pm |
5:00pm |
Beanie Tea Shop Open |
Witchettys |
1:00pm |
3:00pm |
Felted Embellishments Workshop with Kath Frank |
Central Craft |
1:00pm |
3:00pm |
Peruvian Styled Felt Hat Workshop with Jenny King |
Central Craft |
1:00pm |
3:00pm |
Free Form Knitting Workshop with Margaret Perkins |
Central Craft |
1:00pm |
3:00pm |
Needle Felted Hats Workshop with Patricia Miller |
Central Craft |
2:00pm |
5:00pm |
Sydney Hyperbolic Crotchet Coral Reef Workshop |
Foyer |
6:00pm |
9:00pm |
Gala Opening, Concert & Announcement of Competition Winners |
Araluen Courtyard |
7:00pm |
9:00pm |
Competition Gallery Open to the Public |
Gallery 1 |
3:30pm |
5:30pm |
Felt a Bag Workshop with Kathy Frank |
Central Craft |
3:30pm |
5:30pm |
Freeform Crochet Workshop with Margaret Perkins |
Central Craft |
3:30pm |
5:30pm |
Gum Leaf Scarf Workshop with Jenny King |
Central Craft |
3:30pm |
5:30pm |
Beaded Beanie Buddies Workshop with Caroline Searle |
Central Craft |
Check notice boards for daily Drop In Workshops held in the Foyer of Araluen Arts Centre |
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Saturday 27 June |
Start Time |
Finish Time |
Event |
Venue |
9:30am |
5:30pm |
Sustainable Couture Exhibition |
Central Craft |
9:30am |
11:30am |
Felted Embellishments Workshop with Kathy Frank |
Central Craft |
9:30am |
11:30am |
Create a Wonderful Hat Workshop with Waltraud Reiner |
Central Craft |
9:30am |
11:30am |
Fun Crochet Beanie with Needle Felted Crown Workshop, Gay Epstein |
Central Craft |
9:30am |
11:30am |
Solomon's Knot Workshop with Jenny King |
Central Craft |
9:30am |
11:30am |
Make a Tea Cosy Part 1 Workshop with Jude Mapleson (price inc 2 parts) |
Central Craft |
10:00am |
5:00pm |
Beanie Central Open |
Witchettys |
10:00am |
5:00pm |
Beanie Tea Shop Open |
Witchettys |
10:00am |
4:00pm |
Competition Gallery open |
Gallery 1 |
10:00am |
12:00pm |
Sydney Hyperbolic Crotchet Coral Reef Workshop |
Foyer |
10:00am |
5:00pm |
Camel Rides |
Behind Araluen |
12:00pm |
5:00pm |
Kangaroo Tail Tasting |
Courtyard |
12:30pm |
2:30pm |
Weaving on Mini Looms Workshop with Ada Markby |
Central Craft |
12:30pm |
2:30pm |
Make a Tea Cosy Part 2 Workshop with Jude Mapleson (price inc 2 parts) |
Central Craft |
12:30pm |
2:30pm |
Basic Felting Workshop with Philomena Hali |
Central Craft |
12:30pm |
2:30pm |
Freedom Knitting Workshop with Margaret Perkins |
Central Craft |
1:00pm |
5:00pm |
Free Crotchet Workshops |
Witchettys |
1:00pm |
5:00pm |
Drop In Workshops & Demonstrations |
Foyer |
2:00pm |
4:00pm |
Sydney Hyperbolic Crotchet Coral Reef Workshop |
Foyer |
3:00pm |
5:00pm |
Japanese Braiding Workshop with Ada Markby |
Central Craft |
3:00pm |
5:00pm |
Needle Felted Hats Workshop with Patricia Miller |
Central Craft |
3:00pm |
5:00pm |
Miser Coin Purse in Hemp Workshop with Jenny King |
Central Craft |
3:00pm |
5:00pm |
Beaded Beanie Buddies Workshop with Caroline Searle |
Central Craft |
3:00pm |
5:00pm |
Felt a Bag Workshop with Kathy Frank |
Central Craft |
5:00pm |
9:30pm |
Tailormade Tours Original Outback Bush BBQ Dinner Tour |
Under the Stars |
Check notice boards for daily Drop In Workshops held in the Foyer of Araluen Arts Centre |
Sunday 28 June |
Start Time |
Finish Time |
Event |
Venue |
9:30am |
5:30pm |
Catch a volunteer saying 'beanie' day - see program for details |
All |
9:30am |
5:30pm |
Sustainable Couture Exhibition |
Central Craft |
9:30am |
11:30am |
Silk Fusion Workshop with Kathy Frank |
Central Craft |
9:30am |
11:30am |
Double Knitting, Knit a Fitted Headband Workshop with Jude Skeers |
Central Craft |
9:30am |
11:30am |
Create a Wonderful Hat Worksop with Waltraud Reiner |
Central Craft |
9:30am |
11:30am |
Japanese Braid Worksop with Ada Markby |
Central Craft |
9:30am |
11:30am |
Fun Crochet Beanies with Needle Felt Worksop with Gay Epstein |
Central Craft |
10:00am |
5:00pm |
Beanie Central Open |
Witchettys |
10:00am |
5:00pm |
Beanie Tea Shop Open |
Witchettys |
10:00am |
4:00pm |
Competition Gallery open |
Gallery 1 |
10:00am |
12:00pm |
Sydney Hyperbolic Crotchet Coral Reef Workshop |
Foyer |
10:00am |
5:00pm |
Camel Rides |
Behind Araluen |
12:00pm |
5:00pm |
Kangaroo Tail Tasting |
Courtyard |
12:30pm |
2:00pm |
Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop with Philomena Hali |
Central Craft |
12:30pm |
2:00pm |
Freeform Crochet Workshop with Margaret Perkins |
Central Craft |
12:30pm |
2:00pm |
Felt a Bag Workshop with Kathy Frank |
Central Craft |
12:30pm |
2:00pm |
Making Felted Balls Workshop with Jenny King |
Central Craft |
1:00pm |
5:00pm |
Drop In Workshops & Demonstrations |
Foyer |
1:00pm |
5:00pm |
Free Crotchet Workshops |
Witchettys |
2:00pm |
3:30pm |
Sydney Hyperbolic Crotchet Coral Reef Workshop |
Foyer |
3:00pm |
5:00pm |
Weaving on Mini Looms Workshop with Ada Markby |
Central Craft |
3:00pm |
5:00pm |
Felted Embellishments Workshop with Kathy Frank |
Central Craft |
3:00pm |
5:00pm |
Needle Felted Hats with Patricia Miller |
Central Craft |
3:00pm |
5:00pm |
Beaded Beanie Buddies Workshop with Caroline Searle |
Central Craft |
3:30pm |
4:00pm |
Beanie Olympics |
Witchettys |
5:30pm |
9:00pm |
Volunteers Party |
Gillen Club |
Check notice boards for daily Drop In Workshops held in the Foyer of Araluen Arts Centre |
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Monday 29 June |
Start Time |
Finish Time |
Event |
Venue |
10:00am |
5:00pm |
Beanie Central Open |
Witchettys |
10:00am |
5:00pm |
Beanie Tea Shop Open |
Witchettys |
10:00am |
5:00pm |
Competition Gallery open |
Gallery 1 |
10:00am |
12:00pm |
Sydney Hyperbolic Crotchet Coral Reef |
Witchettys |
10:00am |
12:00pm |
Silk Fusion Workshop with Kathy Frank |
Central Craft |
10:00am |
12:00pm |
Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop with Philomena Hali |
Central Craft |
10:00am |
12:00pm |
Create a Wonderful Hat Workshop with Waltraud Reiner |
Central Craft |
10:00am |
12:00pm |
Beaded Beanie Buddies Workshop with Caroline Searle |
Central Craft |
10:00am |
4:00pm |
Sustainable Couture Exhibition |
Central Craft |
12:30pm |
12:45pm |
Announcement of People's Choice Award |
Witchettys |
5:00pm |
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Start planning for 2010! |
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Check notice boards for daily Drop In Workshops held in the Foyer of Araluen Arts Centre |
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