Head Full Of Love: 2010 Beanie Festival Competition
2010 Album
 
In 2010 we celebrated the beanie’s ability to ascribe to a head full of love, warmth and joy.
Our textile techniques- knitting, crochet, felting, weaving are easy to learn and difficult to master. Amazing levels of technical skill were developed and ideas came alive. The ordinary beanie became extraordinary. Thepossibilities of creative fibre were tested and the love of family, friends, lovers, home, country, animals was celebrated.
Another amazing year at the festival. The organisers were humbled by the zest and interest of all who participated. A big thankyou to the sustained commitment of our volunteers. Brilliant work everyone!

Left: 2010 Peoples' Choice: Julie Pfeiffers "Butterflies in my Garden"

 
1 Natural Fibres Beanie
For a fabulous beanie made from of love of natural fibres, incorporating a great idea and skill.
Winner Gum Tree Dreaming' by Letitia Johns
 Special Mention 'Trekking the Gumnut' by Jill Jodrell
 2 The Loveliest Madcap Prize
 A festive beanie that invites interaction and fun.
Winner 'Wild Thing' by Louise Thackery
 Special Mention 'Under Ones Sun' by Megan Jack
3 The Lovely Layering
Embroider, scrumble, bead, dye, weave: use a mix of techniques
Winner 'I love chocolates' by Penny O'Neill
 Special Mention 'Heart on a Stick' by Ulla Melchiorsa
4 Love of the Land
Explores our love of the ranges, the bush, the sea, the desert.
Winner 'Four Birds' by Stacy Peterson
 Special Mention 'Beach Seashells' by Mirridong Disability Services, SE Gippsland
5 The Champion LOVE
Make a beanie that expresses your Love
Winner My Passionate Hearts' by Joan Price
 Special Mention Young Love' by Melinda Birkins
6 Loveliest Animal Beanie
Animals, birds, reptiles, insects and strange invertebrates all welcome.
Winner 'Bird and Flowers' by Kitty Richards
 Special Mention 'Love my Dogs' by Lisa Waller
7 The Eileen Bladon Tea- Cosy Prize
Tea- Cosies are sister objects to the beanie.
Winner 'Lovely Pot of Tea' Sue Estlick, Perth
 Special Mention "Green Tree Frog' Jeanette Marsden, Muwillimbah
8 Ashford Australia Prize for Best Hand-felted Beanie
Including wet felting, needle felting or knit and felt techniques. 
Dream Catcher' by Stephanie Wake
 Special Mention: Winner 'Life is a ...' by Betty Camevaar
9 The Central Australian
Prize for an outstanding piece of work made by a local Centralian artist.
Winner 'Percy Cat' by Allina Mathews
 Special Mention 'Little Pink Bird' by Ungakine Tjangala, Ernabella Arts Inc
10 Festival Committee Acquisition Prize
 For wonderful and unusual work.
Bliss Beanie' by Jidni Montre Special Mention
Flying Fish' by Life Without Barriers Day Program, Alice Springs
11 The Robbie Beard Handspun Prize
Prize for a work made with yarn handspun by the artist.
Winner 'Sulphur Crest' by Joan Stanley
 Special Mention 'Kookaburra Dreaming' by Miriam Elke
12 New Wave Beanie Encouragement Prize
For a school-aged beginner beanie maker.
'Ship...' by Rafiki Bursle Special Mention 'Raptuous Rafia' by Heath Lines
13 New Wave Beanie Prize
For a school-aged advanced beanie maker.
Winner 'The Winged Aviator' by Emma Bruce
 Special Mention 'Cup of Love' by Paula Vinci
14 People's Prize
The favourite beanie of 2010. Voting will be carried out during the Festival.
   
Judged by Allison Hittman, Henry Smith, Suzi Lyons, Cphe Rawnsley  

Beanie Competition and Exhibition:

Gallery One, Araluen Centre, Alice Springs Cultural Precinct, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs.

Open: Friday 25 June 2010 at 7pm. Open daily. Closes Sunday July 25th 2010.
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