Nina Stanton, Director of The Johnston Collection, at one of the installations produced as part of Festively Decking Fairhall. Members of the Ballarat Craft Council re-created the scene of a children's party, with bon-bons and cakes -- all finely crafted. This annual event invites members of craft associations around Victoria to interpret this decorative arts collection.
In the White Room, a 1770 Worcester plate inspired the group from Ballarat to make textile plates in a similar style.
In work reminiscent of Emma Davies, here is a piece using onion bags to a floral effect. This sits opposite a kitchen scene filled with knitted food.
Craft associations have spent the year planning and making their own responses to the collection. A visit is highly recommended, but you need to be lucky to get a ticket as bookings are heavy.
The Johnston Collection is open Monday to Friday with three tours daily at 10.00 am, 12.00 pm and 2.15 pm. Admission price is Adults $20.00, Concession $16.50, Groups of 8 $128.00. See www.johnstoncollection.org
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