A community weaving workshop has produced a work worth displaying.
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Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery now features a colourful wall hanging created by locals from materials sourced and donated by the community.
The long table weave was made at Sunburnt Treasures during creative workshops, which were funded by the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network.
Business owner Polly Montgomery received an Empowering Our Communities grant earlier this year to host a number of workshops over 12 months.
"The wellness group decided to have a community weave session to get everyone involved in talking and being creative. Even the men were in there getting into it," Ms Montgomery said.
"It is an activity that makes people feel welcome and comfortable."
Gunnedah Shire Council's cultural precinct team leader Lauren Mackley said the weave was representative of a great group activity.
"The community getting together and weaving is such an ancient tradition," she said.
"This colourful piece is a reminder of the ways we all interact with each other and support each other during difficult times."
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