By NICOLE VALICEK
A GRASSROOTS project that has grown into a real community feat has all of those involved in stitches.
The Joan Kirner House of the Williamstown Community and Education Centre is currently undertaking a yarn installation project.
The project called “Growing Together” is led by conversation tutor at the Centre, Claire Hynes.
Ms Hynes said the installation would incorporate a patchwork of colour using recycled and forgotten yarns brought together to create a cocoon for the 120-year-old elm tree located in the grounds of the centre.
Ms Hynes said the idea came from a student in her class and was focused on community involvement.
“The installation is a combination of the co-operation and friendship of our students, centre users and staff who have combined their diverse talents from varied backgrounds and cultural influences to create this work.”
The project will be part of the celebrations proposed for the centre’s 40th anniversary this year.
“It’s about reaching out into the community, getting people encouraged and excited about joining in, in crafts.”
“It’s such a rarity now, if you don’t know someone working in craft, don’t have any contact within community, it’s such a productive inclusive past time.”
Ms Hynes said they didn’t anticipate the inclusivity generated from the project and the community’s willingness to help and get involved was tremendous.
She said anyone interested in stitches was welcome to help put it together, with the installation expected to go up on 25 March.
The yarn installation is part of Hobsons Bay City Council’s ‘Art in Public Spaces Project’.
