Each year, the Society awards prizes in both Art and Craft sections, selected by an external judge from a themed exhibition.
2023 Sunshine on Fields of Gold
In July 2023, my cushion, “Sunshine on Fields of Gold”, was awarded the Crafts prize at the winners of Kāpiti Arts and Crafts Society‘s annual Art and Craft Awards. Judged by Penny Eames and sponsored by Forsyth Barr.
Bright, golden yellow shades, orange, amber and off-white in an abstract design suggest fields of grain or hillsides covered in natives—Creeping Iris (Libertia peregrinans), Golden Tōtara (Podocarpus totara ‘Aurea’), Brachyglottis ‘Otari Cloud’ or Leptinella traillii—or perhaps just the southern hills, golden with red tussock (Chionochloa rubra). Hand-stitched mainly in long stitch, with couching stitches on tapestry canvas.
In May 2024, two of my works won a “highly commended” award. The exhibition theme, “Past Present & Future”, was a nod to the organisation’s 50th anniversary.
Memories of Blue (i) and (ii) from my “Ghost Trees” range.
2026 Award
The Exhibition theme was “Art and Craft inspired by Popular music”. My handknitted shawl, “I see fire (inside the mountain), won first place in the Crafts section.
BronzCreative : Eclectic Yarn 