FAVOURITE CELEBRATION: Jumpers and Jazz in July is The Warwick Spinners and Weavers group favourite time of year. Club president Dawn Booth with members Helen Kerr and Carole Brandon.
FAVOURITE CELEBRATION: Jumpers and Jazz in July is The Warwick Spinners and Weavers group favourite time of year. Club president Dawn Booth with members Helen Kerr and Carole Brandon. Nicole Zuras

Spinning treats in July

JUMPERS and Jazz in July may only be around for 10 days but for this Warwick craft group, crochet and knitting happens all year round.

The Warwick Spinners and Weavers will be sharing its wisdom of yarn work during the festival with daily workshops.

Members will teach speciality skills in a range of weaving techniques such as spinning wheels, looms and broomstick needles.

Warwick Spinners and Weavers president Dawn Booth said they could teach anyone how to weave.

"My grandsons picked up weaving when they were four years old, basic skills are easy to learn,” Mrs Booth said.

The crew will have their gear set up every day during the festival at Cafe Jacqui's from 9am-4pm.

Participants can stay for as long as they please, as a single square takes only five minutes to create.

Start up member Carole Brandon said the best part of weaving was the end product.

"There's great satisfaction starting with a raw material and seeing it turn into a completely different item,” Ms Brandon said.

The club was established in the early 70s and has worked with the festival from its conception.

"It's been the greatest thing for the group, getting to share our passion with the town,” Mrs Booth said.

Group member Helen Kerr said people could get addictive to the craft.

"It becomes an obsession and this time of year everyone catches on,” Ms Kerr said.

This year the group will be without long term member Daphne Holden, who passed away in April.

The 86 year-old had a deep passion for art and was a member of the weaving circle since 1981.

She will be remembered for her innovation and creative designs during the jumpers and jazz festival.



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