Traditional crafts showcased

Visitors to the Maungaturoto Country Club on Sunday August 18 will be invited to step into the vibrant world of wool and fibre, where tradition will meet creativity in a celebration of all things textile.

This is the third year the Kaipara Wool & Fibre Festival has been held and it is being repeated simply because it has been such a success, organiser Val Faulkner says.

“The festival brings together a group of talented creatives who are only too eager to share their craft knowledge,” she says.

A diverse array of stalls will showcase high-quality sheep, mohair, alpaca and llama yarn, as well as a range of handcrafted goods. There will be demonstrations throughout the day, offering opportunities to learn about spinning, dyeing, weaving, knitting and felting.

Faulkner says the increasing opposition to disposable or fast fashion has led to an increasing interest in slow fashion.

“A lot of people who care about the environment don’t want to be dressing in fabrics made from petrochemical fibre,” she says. “It amazes me how many people want to start their craft journey at the very beginning of the process by preparing their own fibre.

“This connection to the source deepens the appreciation for the craft and highlights the importance of sustainable and ethical farming practices.”

The country club is in Bickerstaffe Road and the festival will run from 10am to 3pm.

There will be a café on site and a gold coin donation for the carpark crew would be appreciated.

Info: FB: @kaiparawoolandfibrefestival