Wearable Art – A successfull fundraiser

Recently a successful fundraiser, which featured a parade of wearable art, was enjoyed by the ladies who attend a luncheon hosted by the Zonta Club of Rockhampton. While enjoying a delicious lunch menu, the ladies witnessed a very unusual parade of wearable art which was made by Julie Thornton.

Julie is passionate about her chosen art form. The inspiration for her dresses and shoes comes from many places, legends, stories, other art works and from the pieces of fabric that she finds. The unusual and beautiful designs have been created from scrap and vintage materials. Julie has exhibited some of her work in London at the Knitting and Stitching show at Alexandra Palace and has won awards at competition level. Each garment takes about six weeks to create, which means six weeks from the time of the idea, the commencement, the painting of the fabric or making the fabric, through to the finished product. Guests also enjoyed a parade of shoes, hats and handbags from Suna Shoes during the luncheon.

The multiple prize raffle was successful and added to the entertainment.

Enjoy the photos below which are only a few of the beautiful garments paraded by the young women.