May 2, 2013
Those QCWA ladies are a crafty lot … and they’re very keen to pass on their skills!
The QCWA’s Gympie – South Burnett Division held its biannual handcraft school in Murgon over the weekend.
The 22 women in attendance had the opportunity of learning five crafts – Deerfield embroidery, gold work, wood burning, dimensional embroidery and knitted coin purse – all passed on by QCWA members who have earned a teacher’s badge.
Three of the teachers came from Cedar Pocket branch, including 91-year-old Dorothy Woodgate who was teaching dimensional embroidery (known as “corn pad” embroidery, because it uses, well, corn pads …)
Local members Lois Thurecht, from Elgin Vale branch, and Gwen Olm (Wondai) also shared skills (gold work and wood burning).
Lois, who is president of the Division’s handcraft and cultural committee, said members travelled from all over the South Burnett for the school, and five also came across from Nambour.
The Division runs two handcraft schools every year, one in April and one in November. And they’re not just for the QCWA – members of the public are welcome to come along, too.
(Photos: Anne Logan)
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