Annual exhibition at arts and crafts centre

Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre held its annual exhibition on Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17.

The exhibition saw the works of tutors and students on display.

The Ettalong Beach and Craft Centre's Ms Sue Sullivan said the last term of the year was always exhilarating and vibrant as all members aimed to produce their best work of the year for exhibition.

"This year was very special for the pottery groups because the adult students have taken that first big step to have their own display," Ms Sullivan said.

"The young students from the children's class also had their work on display but not for sale at this stage.

"It's quite understandable that they may wish to keep their early works for themselves or as family gifts."

Ms Sullivan also said the students demonstrated their chosen crafts during the exhibition.

"This may have encouraged some of our visitors to consider trying their hand at a new craft in the coming year," she said.

Ms Sullivan said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein visited the exhibition as the patron of the centre and bought gifts for family and friends.

"Despite the inclement weather on Saturday, there were plenty of people coming through and looking to do some early Christmas shopping.

"It seems the reputation of Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre manages to draw the people in among the local population, with familiar faces stopping to say hello.

"Sunday was the icing on the cake, with a steady stream in the morning and the very popular raffle being drawn late afternoon."

Ms Sullivan thanked the community for their support of the centre.

Pictured is some children's pottery on display at the exhibition.

Email, 21 Nov 2013

Sue Sullivan, Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre