The winners of the Tasmanian Craft Fair Stallholders Awards have been announced, with the Premier’s Award recipient shattering the judge’s expectations.
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Glass Manifesto’ Anne Clifton and Peter Bowles took out the Premier’s Award for Excellence on Saturday night for their work ‘Halo’.
The judges described the work as “a work of excellence, the many processes involved show great mastery of the discipline. Peter has extended the boundaries and the work “Halo” would stand up in any exhibition world-wide”.
World of Marbles’ Jay Clay won the best working exhibit.
“The making of marbles is intriguing to young and old. Crowds are drawn to the flame that continuously burns at the ‘World of Marbles’ stand,” the judges said.
“A real crowd-pleaser and an outstanding example of a working exhibition that the fair promotes and encourages.”
The Stand Presentation Award was presented to wood turner and craftsman Chris Mitchell, and jeweller and sculptor Jennifer G. Frost.
“The outstanding presentation of these adjoining stands compliments the wonderful fragility of Jennifer’s work and the strength of Chris’,” they said.
Bridget Farmer received The First Time Exhibitor Award as the judges said she “showed all the attributes of a successful participant … displaying confidence, the ability to work and communicate with the public in a knowledgeable and friendly manner”.
Redlands Distillery won The Provedores Award.
Judge Barb Harvey said there had been an overall very high standard of artisan providores, food stalls, brewers and distillers.
“This year there has been a very impressive variety and number of exhibitors. It was inspiring to see some repeat exhibitors had improved their branding and stall presentation.”
A special encouragement award was given to 12-year-old Chloe Steuart from Twin Peaks Cushions, who is the youngest stallholder.
Fair director Tim Biggs said that ‘the judging was very difficult with the quality of work created by each stallholder to be of an exceptionally high standard”.
“Each year we are seeing new and unique works by artists and artisans who are pushing the limits of what they do,” Biggs said.
The Tasmanian Craft Fair opens at 9am on Sunday and Monday.
Want to find any of these stalls?
- Glass Manifesto is in Venue 5.
- World of Marbles is in Venue 5.
- Wood turner and craftsman Chris Mitchell and jeweller and sculpture Jennifer G. Frost’s stalls are side-by-side in Venue 1.
- Bridget Farmer’s stall is in Venue 8.
- Redlands Distillery is in Venue 2.
- Twin Peaks Cushions is in Venue 8.
Tess Brunton
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
