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Basketmakers of Victoria Drift Exhibition

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Basketmakers of Victoria present Drift Exhibitionas part of the Herring Island Summer Arts Festival

The Basketmakers of Victoria create an amazing variety of functional and sculptural pieces from plant fibres, such as reeds and prunings, as well as man-made materials and found objects. There will be demonstrations and interactive sessions each day, as well as an opportunity to meet the basket makers.

When: From 4-19 February 2012 – Saturdays and Sundays only from 12noon until 4.45pm

Where: The Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park on the Yarra river is easily reached by the punt from Como landing, adjacent to Alexandra Avenue. It runs on demand between 11am and 5pm. Pensioners, unemployed persons and children under 12 travel free, family fare is $5, or $2 per person. BBQ and picnic facilities in a grand setting.

Contact: 9857 8318 or 0407 098 022
9551 3554