The women at Waimea Soroptimists are enthusiastically preparing for their inaugural Artful Creations event. Taking place on Friday, August 24, at Hope’s Community Hall, it is a creative design competition that culminates with the 7.30pm show.
“A club like ours is always raising funds to give to our causes. And it can be quite hard sometimes to drag people along, so we looked at doing something a little different,” says event manager Heather Thomson.
The four categories of recycled, glam, schools and Avant-Garde each hold prize money of $500.
The Soroptimists are pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for creators and amateur designers to use their skill and imagination to design and make a garment.
Forty garments will be exhibited at the show, including eight from the World of Wearable Arts collection. Dancers from Trudy Fargher’s Academy of Dance will provide entertainment throughout the evening and raffles will also be available for purchase.
Tickets for the all-ages show are available from Richmond Mall for $30 per adult and $25 per student. Door sales will also be available on the night.