Falklands : EXCELLENT QUALITY AND QUANTITY AT THIS YEAR’S CRAFT FAIR
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 15.09.2012 (Article Archived on 29.09.2012)
This year’s Craft Fair Entries were up by one hundred and forty this year, having declined in previous years. Nonetheless, a high standard was achieved at the show, which took place on Saturday, 08 and Sunday, 09 September 2012.
EXCELLENT QUALITY AND QUANTITY AT THIS YEAR’S CRAFT FAIR
By J. Brock (FINN)
This year’s Craft Fair Entries were up by one hundred and forty this year, having declined in previous years. Nonetheless, a high standard was achieved at the show, which took place on Saturday, 08 and Sunday, 09 September 2012.
“This displayed some of the amazing talent we have here in the Islands,” said Show Organiser, Natalie Smith at the prize-giving ceremony. She went on to to thank our sponsors, the judges and those who kindly helped to display the entries and clean up afterwards. Also mentioned were Louise Taylor for the announcing and to Nikki Buxton for presenting the prizes.
Everyone who came to view the show and bought raffle tickets helped to make the show a resounding success. Proceeds from admission fees and the raffle cover the children's prizes and other running costs and Mrs Smith said she appreciated all who came along and participated in the raffle..
It is not too early to start preparing your entries for next year's show which will as usual be in early September. For more information and a wonderful collection of photos from over the years (including this year) check out our Facebook page - just search for Falkland Craft Fair.
2012 Falkland Craft Fair - Prize Winners
Section A – Homespun Wool – Margo Smallwood
Section B – Felting – Hattie Kilmartin
Section C – Knitting – Nicola Crowie
Section D – Weaving, Rugmaking & Basketwork – Margo Smallwood
Section E – Sewing & Crochet – Jo Turner
Section F – Embroidery, Tapestry & Cross-Stitch – Phyllis Jaffray
Section G - Soft Toy Making – Nicola Crowie
Section H – Hornwork, Gearmaking, Leatherwork & Skins – Pat Short
Section I – Woodwork & Metalwork – Catherine Catton
Section J – Pottery, Jewellery & Sculpture –Alison McAndie
Section K – Modelmaking – Nick Rowlands
Section L – Art – Kiernan Edwards
Section M – Photography – Simon Watkeys
Section N – Any Other Handicraft Item – Louise Birmingham
Marj McPhee Memorial Prize sponsored by The Spinners, Weavers And Handicrafts Guild for the Novice whose work in Sections A-G most impressed the Guild’s judges – Sue Hurley
George Porter Challenge Cup for most points in Sections H & I – Pat Short
Standard Chartered Bank Rose Bowl and miniature for most points in Sections A, B, C & D – Margo Smallwood
Falkland Islands Company Ltd Challenge Cup and medallion for Child with Most Points Overall – equal points Simone Simpson & Kate Stenning
Falkland Islands Development Corporation Challenge Cup and miniature for Adult Runner Up – Catherine Catton
Cable & Wireless Challenge Cup and miniature for Adult with Most Points Overall – Phyllis Jaffray
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