The annual Fibre Show at Blue Knob Gallery is one we look forward to every year. Fibre artists and artisans in the area showcase their work in the endless variety of materials we call fibre. What holds us together? Family, kith and kin, community – the fabric of life.
The word kith is Old English, and its original senses/meaning were “knowledge”, “one’s native land” and “friends and neighbours”, according to the Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable.
L-R: Handwoven and knitted clothing by Wild Weaver; A folding fascination by Sachiko Kotaka; Japanese knot bags by Amanda Doran.
Photos courtesy Nimbin GoodTimes.
We felt, sculpt, weave, sew and embroider, taking what nature gives us and turning it into items that keep our bodies warm or cool; transforming fibre for practical use and on into the creative realms of art.
The quality and variety of work on display each year continually excites. This exhibition will run until Saturday 31st August.
Visit the Blue Knob Gallery, Cafe & Ceramic Studio Facebook page. Email: bkhgallery@iinet.net.au or phone 02 6689-7449.
Blue Knob Cafe now has gourmet toasties, soup specials, cakes and coffee/drinks. With more to come on the menu, we look forward to seeing you on the verandah and continuing to support this adventure that is Blue Knob Hall. See our Facebook page for more info about the Café.
Blue Knob Writers Group meets weekly at Blue Knob Cafe on Sundays. For more info, contact Alex 02 6689-7268 or Helen 0487-385-134.
Blue Knob Choir meets on Thursdays from 3.45 to 5.15pm at Blue Knob Hall. Everyone is welcome, just turn up, or for more info call Peter 0458-487-865.
Vale Len Martin
Len was a long-time friend and supporter of Blue Knob Hall. The wonderful and dedicated contribution he made to the place over many years will always be remembered.
With love and great affection from all of us past and present who enjoyed his and Kay’s company at Blue Knob Gallery. The memories are full of life, poetry and humour. So many laughs…
This article appeared in The Nimbin GoodTimes, July 2024.
