Congratulations to all the competitors, participants and organisers for a brilliant show.
Just what you can do with washers, shot gun cartridges, feathers, clay shooting targets, watch parts, silage wrap and electrical insulation tape (to name just a few of the mediums) defies the imagination. Most of the creationz were quite amazing and were a credit to their designers and the proximity of the stands to the stage gave everyone a clear unhindered view while the five large screens showed off the more intricate details (weaving, beading etc) to great effect.
The Girls weekend didn't work so two couples went instead for a look see and as one of the group had been to a Wearable Arts (in Wellington) there was a comparison to be made (which Wearable Creationz passed with bells on). A majority of the Creationz would have been in with a chance in Wellington. While more low key and not as flashy. as Wellington, Jackie Clark was brilliant as emcee and the opening dance sequences were great. The consensus was that the girls intend to return next year bringing the others and maybe a cushion or two to pad the seats.
The only small downers for the evening was trying to find parking (memo to self to get there earlier next year), the hardness of the seats, the halo entrance spots which rotated each time and blinded you, wondering if high level ultra-violent lights would have shown the tops of some possibily truely wonderful designs and the odd creationz that appeared to have been rushed which let themselves and their fellow competitors down.