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Whitsunday seniors proudly showcase their handmade textile artworks and memory books created through the Social Seniors Whitsundays Stitch in Time workshop series. Photo source: Facebook
Creativity, connection and storytelling will take centre stage next month as Whitsunday seniors showcase a year’s worth of heartfelt textile artworks in a special community exhibition at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre.
The exhibition, titled Stitch in Time, is the culmination of a series of creative workshops delivered through the Social Seniors Whitsundays project, an initiative of Whitsunday Regional Libraries aimed at reducing social isolation and encouraging community connection among older residents.
Over the past 12 months, seniors from across the region have worked alongside local artists to create unique textile-based memory books and artworks inspired by important moments and personal stories from their lives.
The collection features a diverse range of artistic techniques and formats, including hand-woven textiles, needle-felted storytelling pieces and imaginative hand-printed memory books, each reflecting the personality and experiences of its creator.
Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins praised the program for the positive impact it is having within the community.
“It’s all about combatting social isolation within our senior community,” Mayor Collins said.
“The Social Seniors Whitsundays project and the Stitch in Time workshop series are offering our seniors the chance to share their stories, create community and become more socially active.”
The free exhibition will provide visitors with the opportunity to meet the artists behind the works while enjoying light refreshments and exploring the deeply personal pieces on display.
Organisers hope the exhibition not only celebrates creativity, but also highlights the importance of connection, inclusion and lifelong learning within the Whitsunday community.
The Stitch in Time exhibition will be held on 12th June at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre and is open to all members of the public.
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