Detail of a basket by Teresa Martin. The centre of the basket is a pebble with a hole. Then naturally coloured raffia was stitched around this in a coil.
Pot of Gold, by Nolda Beynon. The ball shaped gourd had its top removed and the inside has been gilded. It has a collar of sheoak needles with a square Japanese button which has a carved pattern. Some gold embellishment has been added to the outside of the gourd, one the shape of a fish and another a seahorse.
Wall hanging by Joy Shierlaw. Squares and rectangles made from lomandra leaf stalks have been filled with knotless knitting, seeds encased in crochet netting, a fibre stitched and coiled circle, a heart formed by 2 lomandra leaf stalks and some more woven lomandra. A very delicate work of art.

Made while Nobody was Looking

• Contemporary
South Australia

The biennial exhibition of contemporary basketry and fibre sculptures presented by members of Basketry SA in the historical setting of Urrbrae House. Natural and recycled materials, found objects, skill and a lot of imaginagion make for a wonderful display of useful objects and decorative pieces. 

Most of the exhibits are for sale. In addition, there is a trading table with lots of items which can be purchased on the day of your visit. 

Part of the proceeds will go to the Friends of the Waite Arboretum. Basketry SA has a strong connection to this organisation and some of the basketry material was actually grown in the Arboretum. The artists place emphasis on local and renewable materials to produce their work. Environmentally friendly and a feast for the eye!

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Presented by: BasketrySA

Basketry SA members from all over South Australia. Some have practicing basketry for a long time and others who have just started are showcasing their work hers.

Exhibition Opening is on Saturday 19th Feb 1:30pm. Free tickets can be booked below.