Time to get creative!

It is that time of year again, the Cora Wilding Compeition 2012 has been launched!  


This year you are all challenged to create a stunning flax fascinator. All the details are below.


 If you are looking for some flax-spiration you might be interested in this creative New Zealand business called Hapene Flax NZ Ltd (run by a rural New Zealand girl from Feilding). Visit  www.hapene.co.nz or visit her Facebook page to view her wonderful flax creations.


Competition Details

  • Must be designed and made by entrant
  • No bigger than 40cm
  • Must be made of phormum tenax, harakeke or lowland flax
  • May have decoration and headband but must not exceed 25% of total design
  • All entries will be auctioned, with resulting funds donated to ACWW


Entries to be left at the registration desk at the beginning of National Conference, 21 May 2012 and to be clearly labeled with the entrants name and address.


For further information please  contact the Competitions Convenor, Pam Thomlinson - pam.thomlinson@ruralwomen.org.nz or phone 03 574 23 80

 



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