‘A Very Merry YarnBomb’ has struck Northern Beaches, bringing the festive and community spirit to Bucasia Esplanade. ‘A Very Merry YarnBomb’ is a crocheted public art installation completed by a group of volunteer women who attend a Friday morning Crochet and Conversation Gathering at the Beachfront Bar & Restaurant each week for the last five months.
What started as a small vision to inspire creativity and community wellbeing, grew into a vibrant and festive large-scale project and a thriving community of women with a strong bond. The installation is not just an artwork for viewing and spreading Christmas cheer. The women have crocheted specific features into the artwork, which a Scavenger Hunt has been created from, with prizes on offer thanks to the generous donations of local businesses.
Entry forms can be collected from, and entered in the competition at the Beachfront Bar & Restaurant and KBs Barbershop in Bucasia. The Scavenger Hunt creates the invitation for a fun and FREE family outing or a nice immersive stroll for adults through the installation. Thanks to Mackay Northern Beaches Lions, Plant Engineering Solutions, Toomas Drycleaners, CARE4MH, Beachfront Bar & Restaurant and Jamie Wilcox Art for sponsoring prizes. The installation will be on display for all of December, however the Scavenger Hunt Competition will close on Sunday 22nd December at 4pm.
‘A Very Merry YarnBomb’ has been a collaborative effort through group donations and a small funding grant from the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) which allowed for the engagement of Tracey Robb Arts to mentor the group in its first community YarnBomb and host a number of ‘FREE Learn to Crochet Workshops’.
Rebecca Cooper, one of the event’s organisers, said, “Thank you to Mackay Regional Council and the State Government for supporting our vision for a more connected community through arts initiatives and Greater Whitsunday Communities for auspicing the project.
“The Northern Beaches Community Network and Mackay Northern Beaches Lions are proud to have guided this project for the community.”
The Network and Lions collaboration are currently seeking ideas for community wellbeing events in 2025 and would love to hear from motivated individuals who want to be involved in big and small ways in creating a more connected and active community.
For specific opening hours, check out their Facebook page
Competition terms and conditions apply.
‘A Very Merry YarnBomb’ has transformed Bucasia Esplanade into a festive crocheted art installation, featuring a scavenger hunt with prizes donated by local businesses, on display throughout December. Photos supplied
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