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SPOTLIGHT<br />
INSPIRATION SPACE<br />
Rope baskets, collage, weaving,<br />
papercraft, felt fun, bag making<br />
and much more, the Spotlight<br />
Inspiration Space will awaken your<br />
craftiness! With four free sessions<br />
each day, different makers will<br />
share inspirational tips, tricks,<br />
tools and techniques. Our talented<br />
makers include: Spencer Harrison<br />
(Spenceroni) Collage, Gemma<br />
Patford Rope Vessels, Erin Lewis-<br />
Fitzgerald Visible Mending, Emma<br />
Greenwood Leatherwork, Jackie<br />
Moskovitch Weaving and Anthea<br />
Riskas (Full Tilt Nanna) Textiles.<br />
OPEN BENCH<br />
Hear from the experts at Open Bench<br />
— there are handy tips for everyone<br />
from the beginner to the experienced,<br />
with guild associations and individual<br />
artists invited to share their amazing<br />
skills. Check out leatherwork,<br />
embroidery, mosaic, rug making,<br />
crochet and egg decorating for a fun<br />
hands-on experience.<br />
You can even vote for your<br />
favourite exhibit in the Popular<br />
Choice Award and be in the running<br />
to win a prize!<br />
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE<br />
Contemporary artist Benjamin Guy<br />
of Funbeard Studios will set up<br />
his studio in the Spotlight Makers<br />
Pavilion for the duration of the<br />
<strong>Show</strong>. This is a rare opportunity to<br />
see behind the scenes of an artist’s<br />
practice as he creates new work in<br />
the “studio”. Ask Benjamin questions<br />
and observe his amazing painting<br />
technique in this unique living<br />
“display” in the heart of the Art,<br />
Craft and Cookery Exhibition.<br />
TEA COSY COLLECTIVE<br />
EXHIBITION<br />
One of the most popular exhibitions<br />
at the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong> <strong>Show</strong>, the<br />
Tea Cosy Collective sees detailed<br />
and inventive creations on display<br />
— with everything from traditional<br />
classics, to cartoon characters and<br />
more abstract designs.<br />
The tea cosies are auctioned off<br />
after the <strong>Show</strong>, and all funds go to<br />
supporting Dementia Australia in its<br />
mission to provide advocacy, support<br />
services, education and information<br />
for all types of dementia. Be sure to<br />
vote for your favourite tea cosy in the<br />
Popular Choice Award.<br />
TIME TO CELEBRATE<br />
Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings<br />
and graduations — makers mark<br />
milestones with art, craft and culinary<br />
creations. This year, take a closer<br />
look at exhibits with a celebratory<br />
theme in the photography, crochet,<br />
knitting, embroidery, millinery and<br />
decorated cupcakes sections.<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
CREATE SPACE<br />
Why not try out your creative<br />
talents with free activities at<br />
the Spotlight Create Space?<br />
Artists Kitiya Palaskas,<br />
Dawn Tan, Louise Seymour<br />
(Paperlab), Sayraphim Lothian,<br />
Katie Jacobs and Carly<br />
Altree-Williams have<br />
created projects for the<br />
<strong>Show</strong>, with a new one<br />
to make every day.<br />
Suitable for all ages.<br />
LIMITED EDITION SHOWBAG<br />
The Art, Craft &<br />
Cookery Limited<br />
Edition <strong>Show</strong>bag<br />
has fabulous art,<br />
craft and cookeryinspired<br />
items for you<br />
to continue cooking and<br />
creating long after you<br />
leave the <strong>Show</strong>. Get in<br />
quick! This beautiful tote —<br />
designed by RMIT Design<br />
student and artist Lauren<br />
Stringini — will sell out fast.<br />
ONLY<br />
$25<br />
Valued at more<br />
than $100<br />
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