In Memoriam. Mrs Barbara Fowler OAM

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2 In Memoriam Mrs Barbara Fowler OAM It is with great sadness that the BIHSIFF Committee acknowledges the passing of Mrs Barbara Fowler OAM, Founder and Patron of the Bothwell International Highland SpinIN and Fibre Festival. Mrs Fowler was an inspiring, gracious and hospitable person, whose vision and creative love of fibre, spinning and friendships, brought the world's artisans to Bothwell. At Barbara's invitation, international, national and local guests have shared their skills and cultural history, to encourage and enthuse SpinIN and SpinOUT attendees alike to pursue their creative potential through the manipulation of fibre. We extend our sincere condolences to her family and her many friends across the world. Juliet Smith President BIHSIFF Committee July 2018

3 Welcome Message from Juliet Smith Dear Patrons Welcome to the 40th birthday of the Bothwell International Highland SpinIN and Fibre Festival. The theme for our event is A Coming of Age. We wish to celebrate how we have grown creatively in this state through the influence of our Traditional Owners and the SpinIN s international guests over 40 years and our new Tasmanians, whether they arrived in the fifties or yesterday. Befitting the mission of the SpinIN, at this birthday festival we present more to learn, skills to share and friendships to make in an environment of tolerance and understanding. We have lost our Patron and Founder, Mrs. Barbara Fowler OAM in the past year. From a simple innovation to raise funds to repair St. Luke s church roof, this remarkable, imaginative and highly respected resident of Bothwell has left us a huge legacy; an internationally recognized festival. I invite you to enjoy, participate and be inspired by what you find here and celebrate this birthday, where for the SpinIN the phrase Life Begins at Forty is very applicable. We have learned much, but there is more. Juliet Smith BIHSIFF Committee President! 1 "

4 Welcome Message from Loueen Triffitt The Bothwell SpinIN is held every second year and embraces a celebration of fibre arts. It has an international flair featuring overseas, national and our very own Tasmanian guests. The two day event encompasses a wide range of activities and there will be something of interest for all who attend. As Mayor, I am delighted to welcome you all to this unique event. The cultural exchange that occurs between participants and the official guests is one of the festival s highlights. I thank the President, Juliet Smith and her Committee, who have worked tirelessly over the past two years and also the residents of the Bothwell Township for their input and continued support over the many years that the Festival has been running and in particular this 40th anniversary. I wish the SpinIN every success for 2019 and may you all build new skills, establish new friendships and reconnect with past acquaintances. It is a fun filled event of fibre, fleece, fabric and flocks of sheep. Loueen Triffitt Central Highlands Council Mayor! 2 "

5 Welcome Message from Margaret Miller Dear Friends Spinning, weaving and dyeing are ancient crafts and they are also very modern. It is a privilege to be among craftspeople and artists who love what they do. During this 40th Birthday we remember Barbara Fowler and are grateful for her vision and enthusiasm. Thank you to Juliet Smith and your committee for all your hard work bringing us this year s SpinIN. On behalf of the Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild of Tasmania, I welcome all visitors to the Bothwell SpinIN and hope you enjoy your time relaxing, enjoying and learning. Margaret Miller President of the Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild of Tasmania Our Special Guests The SpinIN has a long tradition of inviting guests to the festival. This year, we are pleased to welcome our State Guests Rita Summers and Jan Dineen, both of whom are distinguished designers from Tasmania and experts in their field. Our International Guest is Professor Julian Roberts from the United Kingdom. He is an accomplished fashion designer, artist and educator.! 3 "

6 A Short History of Bothwell Bothwell is a historic township with a rich agricultural and architectural heritage, nestled in Tasmania's beautiful Central Highlands. Established in 1822 and situated seventy kilometres northwest of Hobart, it is the southern gateway to our spectacular lake country. The tiny town with a population of around 400 was established by Scottish settlers. They named the settlement Bothwell and named the river which runs through it the Clyde. It was previously known as the Fat Doe. The Scots brought with them the Aberdeen Black Angus cattle and many families worked the land. Bothwell is one of Australia s oldest townships and is classified as a historic town. It boasts a large number of well preserved historic buildings and homesteads, comprising sandstone quarried from the hills adjacent to the town, bricks made from local clay and timber sourced from local sawyers. The township is home to around one hundred buildings of architectural heritage interest, an exceptionally large number for such a small town. Significant properties include Strathbarton, Clifton Priory, Wentworth House, Cluny, Llanberis, Dungrove, Sherwood, Montacute, Nant and Ratho Farm. Incidentally, the oldest golf course in Tasmania, if not Australia, is located at Ratho Farm. The surrounding highland plateau, at an altitude of 350m above the sea, provides rich soils for agriculture, the primary industry in the area. Bothwell produces high quality crops of wasabi plants and pharmaceutical poppies, Angus Beef cattle and thousands of sheep roam the pastures.! 4 "

7 Programme of Events Friday 01 March am Festival grounds open Traders & vendors commence trading 10.00am Official Opening Ceremony - Introduction of Mayor Triffitt - Welcome to Country - Mayor's welcome and introduction of Richard Warner - Richard Warner to officially open the SpinIN Hand shearing of a sheep by Jack Monks with commentary by Jen Eddington Winner of the Longest Thread (Spinning wheel) - Announced by Richard Ashford of Ashford Wheels & Looms Winner of the Longest Thread (E-spinner) - Announced by Kevin Hansen of Hansen Crafts LLC Winner of the Alpaca Longest Thread - Announced by Helen Jessop of The Australian Alpaca Association Welcome to SpinIN and introduction of Special Guests by Juliet Smith 11.30am Mayor Triffitt Aboriginal Craft in the Central Highlands Presentation Tent 12.50pm Rules for the Highland Challenge are announced 1.00pm Highland Challenge starts Spinner s Den 1.30pm 'Armchair Conversations' with Jan Dineen 2.00pm Robert Ward to present the Janet Ward Memorial prize 2.15pm 'Armchair Conversations' with Julian Roberts 2.45pm 'Armchair Conversations' with Rita Summers 3.15pm Show and Tell St Luke s Uniting Church 4.30pm Blessing of the Fleece St Luke s Uniting Church 5.00pm Closing of the day's activities 6.15pm Social gathering & dinner Queens Park! 5 "

8 Saturday 02 March am Festival grounds open Traders & vendors commence trading 10.00am Richard and Elizabeth Ashford with Maree Davey Presentation Tent 10.40am Results and presentations of Handcrafts Competitions and remaining Longest Thread announced Presentation of Mary Simons Award 11.20am Kevin & Beth Hansen with Jen Eddington Presentation Tent 12.30pm Sheep shearing using electric shears demonstration 1.00pm Wacky Time Birthday Hat Parade Surprise Spinning Spinner s Den 2.00pm Fashion Design Competition & Parade St Michael & All Angels Church 3.15pm Fashion Design Competition Announcement of winners & presentation of prizes Awarding of Barbara Fowler Memorial prizes Presentation Tent 3.30pm Acknowledgements and closing of the 2019 SpinIN - Cutting of the '40th Birthday' cake - Drawing of the Raffle 5.00pm Closing of the day's activities 6.00pm 40th Birthday Dinner Queens Park Workshops Workshops will be held at the Bookmaker's Hall adjacent to the Castle Hotel and in the Pesentation Tent. Please register and pay for workshops at the Information Tent in Queens Park. Places are strictly limited! Friday 01 March Bookmaker's Hall 9.15am-2.00pm 11.00am-1.00pm 1.00pm-2.00pm Eco Dyeing with Julia Spencer $65.00 Limit 12 Dorset Button Making with Susan Lendon $20.00 Limit 10 Pen Quilling with Janice Laud $10.00 Limit 15 Tool kit $3.00! 6 "

9 2.00pm-3.30pm Felting Small Embellishments with Jenny McCulloch $30.00 Limit 6 Friday 01 March Presentation Tent 10.00am-11.00am 11.00am-12.00am 12.30pm-1.00pm 2.00pm-3.00pm 2.00pm-3.00pm Give Spinning A Go with Margaret Miller Gold Coin Donation Limit 6 Give Spinning A Go with Dean Rivett Gold Coin Donation Limit 6 Spindle Spinning with Geraldine Pennicott Purchase spindle and tops from craft stall Gold Coin Donation Limit 6 Give Spinning A Go with Margaret Miller Gold Coin Donation Limit 6 Give Spinning A Go with Dean Rivett Gold Coin Donation Limit 6 Saturday 02 March Bookmaker's Hall 9.15am-12.15pm 9.30am-12.30pm 10.00am-12.00pm 12.30pm-1.30pm Indigo Dyeing with Julia Spencer $45.00 Limit 12 Basket Making with Josie Riches $25.00 Limit 12 Create Tiny Caricatures with Wendy Billing $10.00 Limit 10 Iris Folding with Janice Laud $10.00 Limit 15 Saturday 02 March Presentation Tent 10.00am-11.00am Give Spinning A Go with Dean Rivett Gold Coin Donation Limit 6! 7 "

10 10.00am-11.00am 11.00am-1.00pm 12.30pm-1.30pm Park and Draw with Geraldine Pennicott Purchase spindle and tops from craft stall Gold Coin Donation Limit 6 Dorset Button Making with Susan Lendon $20.00 Limit 6 Park and Draw with Geraldine Pennicott Purchase spindle and tops from craft stall Gold Coin Donation Limit 6 Thank you to our Sponsors Committee wish to thank our sponsors for their generous support. Infrastructure & Logistics Central Highlands Council Rollins Canvas Hire Ratho Farm Homestead - Bothwell The Castle Hotel Bothwell St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church Diocese of Tasmania St. Luke s Uniting Church Parish Council Chris King Audio Marketing ArtWEAR Publications Lynda Worthington Editor The Fashion Advocate Claire Goldsworthy - Editor 7 Network Television Tasmania Goldwind Pty Ltd Cattle Hill Wind Farm Events Tasmania Tasmanian State Government AFC Australian Fashion Council Ricoh Business Centre! 8 "

11 The International Longest Thread Competition Hansen Crafts LLC - USA Ashford Wheels & Looms New Zealand The Australian Alpaca Association Tasmanian Branch The Ward Family Janet Ward Memorial Award Handcrafts Competition Classes Hansen Crafts LLC - USA The Alpaca Shoppe & Fibre Craft Deloraine Coloured Wool & Fibre Company Victoria HWSD Guild Northern Tasmanian Weaving Group Bruce Nye CNC Routing Hobart The Highland Challenge HWSD Guild Tasmania The Mary Simons Perpetual Trophy HWSD Guild South Hobart Group Novelty Competitions Minimax Hobart The Howard family Fashion Design Competition Goldwind Pty Ltd Cattle Hill Wind Farm - Bothwell Hon. Leonie Hiscutt MLC - Montgomery Hon. Craig Farrell MLC - Derwent The Wool Shop Moonah RACT Insurance Hobart Ruche Fabrics Launceston! 9 "

12 Barbara Fowler OAM Memorial Awards John Fowler, Christine Sutton and Isabel Pyper 'A Master Class with Julian Roberts' TasTAFE Alanvale Campus - Launceston Premier's Discretionary Fund & Hon. Guy Barnett MHA M. Recht Accessories Melbourne Rudolf Couture Launceston Phil Hughes Office Solutions - Launceston Raffle Prizes Cradle Coast Tours Ulverstone Madsen Retreat Penguin The Wall in the Wilderness Derwent Bridge Derwent Bridge Chalets & Studios - Derwent Bridge TCF Artists & Artisans Deloraine Mountain View Country Inn Deloraine Midlands Agricultural Association Campbell Town The Ross Motel - Ross! 10 "

13 The Committee The Spin IN is and always has been organised by a team of people working together. Committee members hail from all over Tasmania and they meet at regular intervals somewhere in the middle, such as at Ross. It has taken two years of hard work and countless meetings, s and phone calls to make the SpinIN 2019 happen. Introducing the key people and their roles: Juliet Smith President John Rapley Treasurer Elizabeth Rapley Secretary Anne Force Handcraft Competitions Co-ordinator Eunice Horne Grants, The Longest Thread Competition Results Officer Wayne Doran Festival Programme Co-ordinator, Master of Ceremonies Heather Allcock Public Officer, Community Liaison Officer, L.T. Supervisor Rudolf Ramseyer Website & Social Media Manager, Fashion Design Competition Loueen Triffitt Central Highlands Council Liaison Officer Pam Mitchell Hostess & Assistant to our Special Guests Di Johnstone Information Tent Co-Ordinator Jen Eddington Festival Guest Compere Tony Johnstone Site Manager Lena Lindblad Graphic Design Keith Allcock BIHSIFF Archivist Jo Brewer Spatial Advisor (ex-officio) William Cassidy Marketing (ex-officio)! 11 "

14 Mission Statement The Bothwell International Highland SpinIN & Fibre Festival is a unique event that celebrates fibre arts and crafts. It is particularly enhanced by the cultural exchange between its participants and international, national and state guests. The mission statement encompasses these four aims: 1. To promote participation in fibre crafts and foster friendships between fibre enthusiasts around the world. 2. To stimulate interest in and further develop skills in fibre techniques through the exchange of ideas, demonstrations and workshops offered by local practising artists and visiting guests. 3. To maintain a positive focus and uphold Tasmania's profile and connection with contemporary fibre art practicers. 4. To support and promote Bothwell, the Central Highlands community and fibre artists from around Tasmania.! 12 "

15 Satellite Events 'Meet the Designers at Ratho Farm' Sunday 03 March am for 10.45am start We invite festival patrons and friends to attend a brunch at Ratho Farm, Bothwell to meet our three special guests. Jan Dineen, Rita Summers and Julian Roberts will be speaking and presenting their individual crafts. Ratho Farm will be catering this event with finger foods and bottomless cup of coffee and tea included in the price. Alcoholic beverages and barista coffees will also be available, albeit at additional charge. Tickets $20.00 available from the Information Tent 'A Master Class with Julian Roberts' Monday 04 & Tuesday 05 March am-4.30pm Immerse yourself in two days of creative making in 'Master Class with Julian Roberts' and learn about his Subtraction Cutting Method. This exclusive event will be held at TasTAFE Alanvale Campus (Launceston) Textile & Clothing Studio. Tickets $ Information and bookings online bothwellspinin.com.au/register Information in this publication correct at time of printing. Details may change without notice.

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