Current Issue
TASMANIA
The next Biennial BASKETRY GATHERING, organized through the Basketmakers of Tasmania has the dates of 17-22 March 2011 with the venue being Camp Banksia at Port Sorell in Northern Tasmania. But first – the annual Tasmanian State Basketry Gathering will be held at this same venue in April of 2010. For now, inquiries about the 2011 national (and international) Gathering can go to Jilli Spencer at jillipop@netspace.net.au
The Embroiderers’ Guild of Tasmania Inc will hold an EMBROIDERY EXHIBITION at Punchbowl Christian Centre from 8-11 September, 10am-4pm daily. Official opening Wed 8th Sept at 2pm. Entry to the show is $4 (adult); gift stall,refreshments available.
LUNA NEWBY offers SHOEMAKING Weekend Workshops in Tasmania (most workshops are held in the Hobart area) – as well, she has ‘Tuesday classes’ for those with previous experience. www.lunaboots.com or email luna@lunaboots.com or call Luna (03) 6239.6221. Some dates coming up for weekend workshops: Oct 22nd - 24th, Nov. 19th – 21st; Dec 10th – 12th. Five-day workshop on request. Pattern making and one-to-one courses.
TASMANIAN CRAFT FAIR – October 29 – Nov 1, 2010. Spread of 13 different venues in the picturesque township of Deloraine in Northern Tasmania, about 200 exhibitors will display and sell their finest wares and share their techniques in this annual event. This will be the event’s 30th anniversary with more than $2 million raised in that time for local, national and international projects through the Rotary Club of Deloarine. Stallholder applications now open. Details from www.tascraftfair.com.au
