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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - "With their Busy Needles" Otago Southland Embroidery Regional Exhibition.
Location: Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
Region: Alexandra
Dates: Mon, 5 May 2025 - Tue, 3 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.
Discover the exquisite artistry of the Otago Southland region's finest embroidery artists in this premier exhibition, showcasing in Alexandra for the first time ever.
"With their Busy Needles" features stunning works from 12 Embroidery Guilds representing approximately 300 artists from across Otago and Southland.
Marvel at the incredible diversity of pieces—from large-scale works over a meter wide to intricate miniatures measuring just 2.5cm.
This captivating exhibition reveals the remarkable possibilities of needle and thread through both traditional techniques and contemporary innovations.
Each piece demonstrates extraordinary skill, creativity, and artistic vision.
Perfect for art lovers, craft enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates meticulous handiwork and artistic expression.
Location
Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
21 Centennial Ave, Alexandra
June 2025
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 1 | 2 | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - "With their Busy Needles" Otago Southland Embroidery Regional Exhibition.Mon, 5 May 2025 - Tue, 3 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily. | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Colossal Squid: Freaky Features! Te Ngū Tipua: Ngā Wāhanga Weriweri!Tue, 6 May 2025 - Mon, 9 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily. | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | Creative Entrepreneur - Workshop Series. Book Now!Tue, 6 May 2025 - Tue, 17 June 2025 @ May 6th, 9.30am - 12.30pm. May 26th, 6pm - 9pm. Ju | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | Central Stories - "Between Sittings" by Jen Olson.Thu, 1 May 2025 - Mon, 30 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily. |