Up to 10 Braybrook artisans and creative artists, including a former building manager and a secondary school teacher, will take over Central West shopping centre on June 25 for the latest edition of Made in Braybrook.
The occasional fair, which began in January last year, runs from 10am until 2pm outside Black Pepper in Ashley Street and is a partnership of the shopping centre and Braybrook Community Hub.
The fair celebrates – and sells the wares of – people who design, create and develop handmade items, including clothing, jewellery, accessories and leather goods.
New art and craft groups are also being welcomed to join current members, who range in age from 20 to 80.
This month’s featured artists include chairman and inaugural Braybrook Men’s Shed member Col Paterson and self-confessed hoarder and Rita’s Closet owner Rita Sciacca, who has more than 35 years’ experience in art and design as a secondary school teacher.
“Col leads the community group and its projects and makes sure they have sufficient materials to manufacture and complete the handcrafted goods,” Central West shopping centre marketing manager Mellissa Hull said. “The handcrafted goods form a major part of funding to keep the group sustainable.
“Col became involved as an inaugural member of the Men’s Shed due to health reasons after he retired.
“Rita is also concerned and passionate about recycling, up-cycling, saving materials from landfill,” Ms Hull said. “Some of her scarves are salvaged from pure wool scraps and off-cuts, and felt hats [are made] from recycled jumpers.”
Details: www.centralwest.com.au/whats-on/made-in-braybrook
