Anyone who has ever wanted to learn a new skill had the perfect opportunity when Arts and Crafts Alexandra hosted its popular Give it a Go Day, on Saturday.
Reporter Alexia Johnston went along to find out what it was all about.
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Rock art . . . Jacob Fonseca (13), of Clyde, displays his painted rock during the Give it a Go Day in Alexandra.

Stitch in time . . . Sewing Circle Alexandra members Jean Mowat (left) and Robyn Creighton were on hand to tell people about their group.

Sea of colour . . . Alexandra Patchwork Group members Pat Shanks (left) and Beverley Williamson, display some of their creations during the Give it a Go Day.

Model student . . . Members of the public got a chance to give pottery a go, including Tait Payne (7), left, of Alexandra, who was watched on by Alexandra Pottery Club member Ruth Arnott.

Puzzle master . . . Central Otago Model Society secretary Steve Hills demonstrates a shunting puzzle model train display.

Scaling down . . . David Dittmer, of Alexandra, displays a model aircraft he created, despite his limited sight and the plane's intricate components.

Colour splash . . . A felting station during the Give it a Go Day caught the attention of Joy Munro (left), of Alexandra, who is given a lesson on the art by Gillian Shaw, of Roxburgh.