Creative Fibre 2023 National Exhibition Award Winners

Congratulations to the winners and merit awardees of our Ashford awards at the Creative Fibre 2023 National Exhibition!

Come and check out these fabulous creations on show at the Bottle Creek Gallery, Pātaka Art + Museum, in Porirua, Wellington until the 7th of May.

The gallery is the perfect venue to showcase the very best of our work. Our national exhibition is of the highest level of craftsmanship and technical ability, and reflects quality of design, creativity, and visual impact of contemporary textiles.

Ashford First Time Entrant Award
For a first time entrant in the national exhibition – Colour Play by Raewyn Bucklow, Wellington

Colour Play by Raewyn Bucklow, Wellington
Turkish Delight by Lorraine Steel, Auckland
My Woollen Friends by Lydie Warmerdam, Waikato

Ashford First Time Entrant Award Merit
Turkish Delight by Lorraine Steel, Auckland

Ashford First Time Entrant Award Merit
My Woollen Friends by Lydie Warmerdam, Waikato

Next Generation by Christine Mayhew, Canterbury

Ashford Award
For the best entry using more than 50% hand spun fibre – Next Generation by Christine Mayhew, Canterbury

Ashford Award Merit
Layette for Baby by Ann Loffhagen, Canterbury

Ashford Award Merit
Flash of Silk by Kathy McLauchlan, Wellington