Some schools use Ag Art in their textile curriculums, and as a part of there exam processes as well. What a wonderful opportunity for students to explore, art, textiles and farming at the same time. There have been some wonderful young designers coming through. There are a couple of schools only shows that are for year 7 students through to Tertiary/University level.
Agfest, in Carrick, Tasmania, has a large school/youth Ag Art show. The next show is from Thursday 3rd to the 5th May 2012.
Kilmore, Victoria, also has an Ag Art show for schools. This is a new show this year so hopefully they will have had a successful first show and be back again in December next year.
Of course all shows have an under 21 section, so there is plenty of opportunity for youth to enter designs throughout the year.
If you are a teacher and interested in incorporating Ag Art into your curriculum, I encourage you to do so. It is a wonderful opportunity for students, to possibly have a win and encourage them to further explore fashion design/textiles as a vocation.
