Yarn Bombing
in the heart of Kerikeri
About
Yarn Bombing is a form of temporary street art where structures are covered in knitted or crocheted yarn. It creates vibrant social spaces that are engaging, attractive and stimulating. It also provides an opportunity for the community to showcase their crafts and skills while encouraging others.
With the colourful hanging baskets being retired over the winter period, this mid-year Yarn Bombing initiative will provide a much needed pop of colour in the CBD and talking point for locals and visitors.
Registrations opening soon
enter our free competition
We are launching a free fun competition, with support from local businesses for the public to knit or crochet a bloomin’ creation that will cover the trees on the main street in the centre of town. The focus is on floral colour and creativity, following on from the very successful hanging baskets.
Image courtesy of NZ Herald
what you need to know
You will be creating a colourful, fun knitted or crocheted wrap that fully covers the circumference of the palm trees on Kerikeri Road in the centre of the shopping district.
Your creation can include any creative elements such as flowers or animals as long as they are created from yarn.
The theme that will be used for judging is ‘we’re bloomin’ ok’. You can interpret this however you like but bright colours are encouraged.
If you cannot install / remove your creation, it will be installed / removed for you.
Entry is free and is open to anyone - individuals and groups.
You will need to provide the wool / yarn - whatever material you would like to use. If you are short on materials we recommend visiting the local op shops.
There are prizes to be won.
key dates
Registrations opening soon
Entries to be completed
Installation to be completed
Judging / winners announced
Installation to be removed
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