The 2022 Geltwood Festival will kick off in Millicent on Sunday (September 11) with a series of five weekend workshops in the lead up to the main event in mid-October.
In an introductory program titled the ‘Vintage Series’, local craft specialists will share their love, knowledge, and passion for making with participants.
The series will begin with the ‘Learn how to make apple cider and kombucha at home’ session at the Millicent Visitor Information Centre to be facilitated by senior council staffers Emma Clay and Ben Gower.
Community development manager Caroline Hill said Wattle Range Council was excited to again partner with the Geltwood Festival committee for the much-anticipated festival, which will be held from October 14-17.
“Once again, 250 quilts will be displayed around the Millicent precinct,” Ms Hill said.
“The festival features a market day with live music, kids’ entertainment, a model train exhibition, mural and sculpture walk, National Trust Museum open day, cocktail party, quilting workshops and convention, and lots more arts and crafts.
“The Vintage Series Workshops are a terrific opportunity to try a vintage art for the first time or hone your skills.
“Art forms celebrated across the series include traditional patchwork, apple cider and kombucha, stained glass, basket weaving, crochet, and boro stitching.
“The workshops will all be held in Millicent and we encourage people to book early due to class size limitations.”
