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Ferry Park ‘Artist of the Month’ for July

Yvonne Stewart describes her passion for knitting as “I was taught to knit by my grandmother at around 5 years of age and have been passionate about this craft since then.

My family and friends have received many items that I have made over many years but now I am sharing my passion with others. I enjoy experimenting with colours and textures and therefore use different types of yarn to achieve unique effects, making each of my garments a one of a kind. These yarns include wools, cottons, acrylics, silks and bamboo to name a few. I also enjoy knitting picture knits and cables and look for stitch designs that suit the style of the piece.   I am also interested in making all styles including children’s knits, garments and various accessories.”

Daughter in law, Pammi explains her unique bags as “I have not had any formal training in my bag making and have learnt it all by following online tutorials and expanding that knowledge to make the product my own. I enjoy custom making specific items for people and love it when the client expresses their delight in my products. As a single Mum of three young children and a full-time worker I am only able to do my craft when I have a little spare time, but it is my way of relaxing and being creative.”

Lower Clarence Arts and Crafts Association Inc (LCACA) is a Not-for-Profit community organisation promoting and showcasing artisans of the Clarence Valley. LCACA opened Ferry Park Gallery in 1993 for members to display and sell their work.  LCACA welcome new members to join us as an exhibitor or volunteer to work in our gallery. Ferry Park Gallery is on Big River Way, and easily accessed from the Maclean Interchange on the Pacific Motorway. The Gallery has a COVID Safety Plan and is managed by our members and open 7 days from 9am – 4pm.

For more details. Phone: 6645 3700 Email: info@ferrypark.net Web: www.ferrypark.net Socials: Facebook and Instagram.

Di Nixon