October 3, 2017
Creative Connections in Nanango welcomed in Spring recently with a special Devonshire tea morning at their centre in George Street, Nanango.
The group, which is a project of the Nanango Arts Network Alliance (NANA), is based in the former Winds Of Change art gallery building.
It organises craft classes for adults and school holiday activities for children – anything that encourages creativity and helps to relieve social isolation.
“It’s all about bringing people together,” NANA chairperson Sandy Towell said.
A current project is making shopping bags to replace plastic supermarket bags which will be banned in Queensland next year.
Classes on how to do bonsai are also being arranged, and the pottery room is fitted out with two wheels for beginners to try out.
Sandy said one craftsperson, who was prevented by illness from coming into the centre, makes beautiful art pieces at home out of recycled plastic.
The works are so intricate, no one would recognise their humble beginnings.
“The Spring Garden Party was an opportunity to sell some wares and let people know what we do,” Sandy said.
Works made by the crafts workers are on sale at the gallery, which is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
The group has also held two wine and cheese evenings recently, which may become a more regular event.
More information about the group’s activities can be found on their Facebook page
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