Working hard for her art

Warwick Show steward Vicki Buttrose checks out artwork delivered to Kevin Thumpkin Pavilion for the 'Contrasts Art Show'. "We have received nearly 150 entries. It is a fabulous variety of great art here for the show," Vicki said.

Torena Ardrey is just out of high school and is working in three jobs – but still found time to enter the 150th Warwick Show Wearable Art Competition.
“I completed a fashion and design course at high school with Wendy Woodford as our teacher,” Torena said.
“She taught us so much more than just how to sew and mend garments.
“We learnt about materials, designing outfits, what patterns to use and how to fit them.
“I was born in Killarney, went to Killarney State School and then to Warwick State High School and I have just moved to Warwick which is very exciting.
“I like living here but I would like one day to do further study in fashion design.”
Vicki Buttrose, Warwick Show steward of the ’Contrasts Art Show’, is featuring Wearable Art for 2017 and is especially keen to support young people on their “artistic journey”.
See Torena’s designs on the catwalk this Friday from 5pm in the Kevin Thumpkin Pavilion.