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Ferry Park Gallery embroidery display

Currently, there is an embroidery display at Ferry Park Gallery, Maclean showcasing some very-fine work and traditional needlework techniques.

Methods used in these works include stump work (3-dimensional embroidery), silk ribbon embroidery, gold work, fine needle painting, bead work, cross stitch, candle-wicking and tapestry.

Several works are for sale, including an embroidered queen size quilt. These unique embroidery works can be viewed at the gallery until Friday August 21.

The pandemic restrictions have meant that the embroidery group members have been working at home, instead of their usual weekly sessions at the gallery. They are hopeful to resume group work soon, within the COVID protocols.

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 as exhibitors or volunteers to work in the gallery. Featured handcrafted work at the gallery includes jewellery, textiles, fine art, pottery, photography, woodwork, patchwork and quilting. Ferry Park Gallery is on Big River Way, and easily accessed from the Maclean Interchange on the Pacific Motorway. Ferry Park Gallery has a COVID safety plan and is open 7 days from 9am – 3pm.

Diane Nixon