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Contemporary Craft Retreat Canberra



Contemporary Craft Retreat in Canberra, 2012 

From far and wide artists travel to Greenhills Conference Centre
For  blissful days happily chatting, creating , sharing,  
Silver, copper, bronze – all learning from a fun presenter
Polymer, Paverpol, faux glass and felt for wearing.

Lumps of clay formed dragons, camels, swans and goats.
Etched metal and flower boxes – so much activity!       
While Day 1 was cold enough to wear our coats
Nothing stops these artists’ creativity.

Nature’s beauty makes this a perfect place  
To greet and meet  our friends again
But we need leaders with charm and grace.  
Thank you, thank you  Lex, Denise and Jen.  



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  1. Judys Lace CreationsOctober 21, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    This looks like a lovely event Wilma.Thank you for commenting on my blog.I am glad you made a visit.Lovely to hear from you again.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 26, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Hi just wanted to say that I like your article very much. Please keep up the good posts Thanks a ton! and Have a good day

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