Join expert tutors for an in-depth, hands-on afternoon Craft Class at the fair.

To secure your place:

• Enquire, book and pay before the fair directly with the tutor; OR book and pay at the tutor’s stand at the fair (subject to availability). Limited places - advance booking recommended.
• Booking details, class fees and class requirements are listed under the descriptions following.
• Purchase an entry ticket to the fair for the day of the class as classes are only available to fair visitors. Click here to purchase your ticket online
• Class locations will be marked on the map available at the fair.

Freeform Experimentation                                                               
Tutor: Prudence Mapstone, Stand F15
When: 4pm to 7pm, Wednesday, October 21
Fee: $75
Class location: Creative Zone classroom 2
Experiment with a range of different stitches and techniques that will get you started with exciting freeform knitting and crochet. Learn lots of tips and tricks that will help you turn your experiments into works of wearable art. The kit will include a selection of specialty yarns in your colour choice, plus comprehensive notes to get you ‘freeforming’. Knowledge of basic knit and crochet stitches is required.
Requirements: Bring a range of knitting needles and crochet hooks in different sizes (approx 3.5 to 4.5mm) and a pair of scissors.
Bookings: Email prudence@knotjustknitting.com

Walk on the Wild Side                                                  
Tutor: Susan Filer, The Pattern Place, Stand C16
When: 4pm to 7pm, Wednesday, October 21
Fee: $98
Class location: Craft Circle 2
Work on a small size Giraffe, Elephant, Rhinoceros or Zebra wall quilt (choose design at time of booking) in this totally stress free class designed for all quilting levels – beginners especially welcome. Learn lots of quilting hints and tips while you work at your own pace; be taken through the process hands on, step-by-step, to produce a striking wild animal quilt top. Kit includes pattern, self sticking repositionable appliqué web or new ‘no sew’ appliqué sheets, background fabric and hand dyed fabrics to use and keep.
Requirements: A materials list (general sewing tools – scissors, pins, iron, etc) will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Bookings: View projects and book at www.patternplace.com.au or call 07 5554 6747, or email: susan@patternplace.com.au

Silver Smithing Class                                          

Tutor: Anne Whitlock, Creative Craft Class, Bead Fair Stand 31
When: 4pm to 7pm, Wednesday, October 21
Fee: $110
Class location: Craft Circle 1
Learn to design a jewellery piece - then using traditional silver smithing techniques, complete your own unique Sterling Silver piece to wear proudly!
Requirements: Bring reading glasses if required.
Bookings: Email anne@creativecraftclass.com

Ribbon Embroidery Master Class
Tutor: Helen Dafter, Helen Dafter Embroidery & Design, Stand B16         
When: 4pm to 7pm, Thursday, October 22
Fee: $72
Class location: Creative Zone classroom 2
An indulgent opportunity to spend a fun filled three hours learning the fascinating art of ribbon embroidery. Helen Dafter is one of the world's leading exponents of this delicate needle art. You will create a collection of flower samplers with each sampler featuring unique stitches. No experience is necessary and the full kit will be provided along with the use in class of an embroidery hoop and scissors.
Requirements: Bring reading glasses if required.
Bookings: Call 02 4987 9115 or email helen@helendafter.com.au

Fused Glass
Tutor: Anne Whitlock, Creative Craft Class, Bead Fair Stand 31        
When: 4pm to 7pm, Thursday, October 22
Fee: $110
Class location: Craft Circle 3
Create your own fused glass pendants. Using many colours of glass, including Dichroic glass, you will make your own unique fashion pieces.
Requirements: Bring reading glasses if required.
Bookings: Email anne@creativecraftclass.com