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Expertise Events is an Australian owned and operated event management company with a wide portfolio of events, expos, shows, fairs and conferences both trade and public. Expertise Events runs over 30 superior shows, fairs and expos each year that exemplify the company�s reputation as the leading Australian owned and managed exhibition and event organiser.
 
 

 

Workshops

 

Craft experts from around Australia will be on hand at these FREE seminar-style workshops. Come along to 'listen & learn'!

  • No bookings are required.
  • All workshops are 30 minutes unless otherwise indicated.
  • Program applies daily at the fair.

 

Correct as of 11:54AM Monday, September 21, 2009
Key
NEW = new Workshop

09:30 AM NEW Shrinking Sheet Fabric & Brilliant Bags
Meredith Griffiths, Scarlet & Grace Designs
Learn how to use the new shrinking sheet fabric and see the latest in decorator and bag projects.
Stand H17
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
10:00 AM NEW Thread Discovery
Barrie Ashton, Wonderfil Specialty Threads
Come and enjoy the new array of Wonderfil threads now available in Australia using correct needles and different types of thread. Discover ways of using thread you would never have imagined.
Stand J25
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
10:30 AM 1 hour NEW EME Machine Embroidery
Denise May/Lizzy Allen, Early May Enterprises
Tips and hints that make it simple and easy to get perfect results with EME designs - everytime!
Stand J21
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:30 AM 1 hour NEW Simple Stitches – Stunning Results!
Helen Dafter, Helen Dafter Embroidery & Design
Learn all the basics from one of the world's leading silk ribbon embroiderers. A simple, clear explanation of this fascinating needle art.
Stand B16
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:30 PM 1 hour NEW Hand Felted 'Beads & Baubles'
Annie Huntley, Room for Threads
Great ideas to make and create your own felted jewellery - round beads, bugle beads, flat beads - all shapes and sizes. Work with different textures and finishes, beads, sequins and more.
Stand D18
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:30 PM 1 hour The Latest in Cardmaking
Maria Haak, Cardmaking.net
Discover all the latest techniques and exciting new products to make beautiful cards.
Stand B10
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:30 PM Special Event USA TRUNK SHOW
Sandra Chandler Lawhon, Punch with Judy
See Special Events for details. Fee applies, bookings required.
Stand A09
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
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10:00 AM NEW Cricut & Cuttlebug Tips & Techniques
Kathleen Linden, Inkredible Stamps & crafts
Join in and see just what you can do with your Cricut and Cuttlebug papercraft tools. You will walk away with lots of great new ideas.
Stand G18
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
10:30 AM NEW Fast & Fabulous Earring Design
Liz Deluca, Creative Arty Facts
See how to create stylish earrings using basic techniques, with hand-made designer glass beads and silver findings, in minutes! Mix and match kits available - special offer for all attendees!
Bead Fair Stand 29
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:00 AM Photos on Fabric for Dummies
Kathleen Stone, Australian Country Quilts
Print photos onto fabric using any printer, just like paper…amazing! Easily create a masterpiece by poster printing with fabric.
Stand D02
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:30 AM NEW Circ-E-Lation
Kerry Glen, Tulis Textiles
Learn some exciting new (and some old) techniques to gain confidence in piecing circles to make beautiful quilts.
Stand E09
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:00 PM NEW Put the Fun Back into Machine Embroidery!
Lizzy Allen, Floriani/Know-How Sewing Essentials
All you ever wanted to know about embroidery, patchwork and quilting stabilisers (backings) but were 'sew' afraid to ask! See the latest tips and hints using the Floriani range.
Stand C16
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:30 PM 1 hour NEW Joining Quilt Squares the Easy Way
Sharyn Baldwinson, Brindabella Quilting
Discover the easy way to layout and join quilted squares and sections to make a quilt. Handy hints for easier free-motion quilting and finishing.
Stand A22
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:30 PM NEW Decorative Overlocking
Kate Marra, BabyLock
Be amazed at how changing one thread on your overlocker can transform a stitch. Learn about decorative threads and applications of stitches – a rolled hem stitch will never be the same!
Stand G26
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:00 PM NEW Unique Fabrics from Yarn & Fibre
Cecile Whatman, Unique Stitching
Discover the magic of creating your own unique fabrics. Tips, techniques and tools will be explored. Add some WOW to your next project.
Stand E01
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:30 PM NEW Discover the Exciting Adventure of X-Blocks
Mary Metcalf, KiwiQuilts
Using the X-Block tool and simple piecing, discover how you can create stunning quilts with ease and no wastage.
Stand E09
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
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10:00 AM NEW Miyuki Seed Bead Necklace & Bracelet
Gail Lawrence, My Little Bead Shop
Learn how to use Miyuki Magatama seed beads and new techniques for a professional finish.
Bead Fair Stand 18
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
10:30 AM NEW Transfers, Colouring & Finishing Made Easy
Sonya Comaux-Jones, Giggle Buttons
Learn how easy iron-on transfers are to use and easy colouring techniques. Finish off stitchery projects beautifully on a shoe-string budget. Free gift included!
Stand B09
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:00 AM NEW Chasing Rainbows
Karlene Atkins, Katkins Designs
Be inspired by Karlene's latest designs and learn easy techniques to add beautiful colour to your doll faces, stitcheries, paper, wood and fabric crafts using Prismacolor pencils.
Stand A26
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:30 AM 1 hour NEW Westalee Design Adjustable Rulers
Judy Hall, Punch with Judy
Achieve the maximum from Westalee Rulers - new products and ideas using no-maths, nno-guesswork quilting for perfect patchwork piecing. Plus exciting designs with the new Multi-Angle Wedge Ruler.
Stand A09
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:30 PM Fun Mesh Bags
Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage
Come and learn how to make these great fun, practical mesh bags for any occasion – the beach, shopping or travelling.
Stand C15
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:00 PM NEW Art Quilt Demonstration
Lisa Walton, Dyed & Gone to Heaven
Lisa will show you how combining simple piecing and quilting with basic bead stitches results in a unique quilt.
Stand D11
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:30 PM 1 hour NEW Perfect Hand Quilting, Appliqué & Piecing
Liuxin Newman, Thimblelady
The essential knowledge to perfect hand sewing without pain with Liuxin's innovative tools.
Stand D20
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:30 PM NEW Childrens 'I Spy' Quilts
Heather Bartsch, Barossa Quilt & Craft Cottage
See different designs to make easy 'I Spy' quilts that all kids love. Kits and fabrics available.
Stand C15
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
03:00 PM NEW Presenting Perfect Quilt – Easy to Use Software
Jan Foster, Floriani/Know-How Sewing Essentials
Jenny Haskins is known the world over for her beautiful embroidery quilts. Now you can make these with Perfect Quilt, Jenny's new suite of quilting software and print-sew modules.
Stand C16
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
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10:00 AM NEW Quick Quilts with Lantern Ruler
Julie Wallace, Quilter's Barn
Learn to make a variety of projects with this ruler and strips of fabric. Julie will show you new patterns and quilts.
Stand B01
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
10:30 AM NEW Jelly Rolls Uncovered
Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork
Have you ever asked, what do I do with a jelly roll? Come to this class and learn how to make a variety of projects. Templates, books and patterns will be displayed.
Stand B22
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:00 AM NEW Techniques, Textures & Tucks
Catharina Sudholz, Catharina's Country Collection
Learn to use tools and techniques to create several different and unusual fabric textures; then blend to create unique quilting masterpieces.
Stand B07
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:30 AM The Art of Reborning
Bev Graham, Beeanns Dolls & Reborn Nursery
Learn how to make a life-like baby doll from a vinyl kit or doll. You will be amazed!
Stand B15
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:00 PM NEW Hand Dyeing Using Ozecraft Dyes
Joy White, Starr Laces and Ribbons
Learn how to dye laces, buttons, beads and more. Joy will show you basic steps and share inspiring ideas. Cost efficient, quick and easy.
Stand H18
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:30 PM NEW Appliqué Has NEVER Been Easier
Bev Ross, Craft Cubby & Creative Appliqué
Appliqué The Craft Cubby way using the best tools available – see why Applifix is the best fusible webbing. Discover the magic of Gollyville and the new Gollyville 2. Free pattern.
Stand A19
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:00 PM Patchwork Made Easy for Beginners
Julie Wallace, Quilter's Barn
Discover the quick and easy way to make quilts with quick patchwork and foundation papers. Plus learn about colour and fabric choice from an expert!
Stand B01
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:30 PM NEW Working with Bali Pops
Gai Taylor, Just Patchwork
Uncover the mystery of using Bali pops. See completed projects and latest books and patterns available.
Stand B22
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:00 PM NEW Making Memories for Dummies
Kathleen Stone, Australian Country Quilts
Discover how to scan and print your memories onto fabric for quilts, bags, textile art and more!
Stand D02
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:30 PM 1 hour Picture Framing
Trevor Penney, FrameCo
An introduction to doing your own picture framing. Perfect for framing your finshed craft projects as well.
Stand A25
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
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10:00 AM 1 hour NEW What's New in the Quilting World?
Elizabeth Wallace, Aussie Patches
See the newest gadgets and trends in the quilting world. Elizabeth has travelled the world to bring back the latest to your doorstep.
Stand D12
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:00 AM NEW Template Magic
Margaret Kirkby, Logan's Patchwork
Ever looked at a quilt and thought it was beyond your capabilities? Discover specially designed templates, terrific technique tips, plus how to mix and match colour.
Stand A17
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
11:30 AM NEW Top Ten Patchwork & Quilting Tools
Heather Ford, Stitch in Time
Heather will share hints and tips on using ten tools to make your patchwork and quilting quicker and easier.
Stand C18
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:00 PM NEW Christmas is Coming
Pam Davis, Picklemouse Corner
Come along and sneak a peak at the latest panels, fabric and ideas to decorate your home beautifully this festive season.
Stand C25
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:30 PM NEW Cooking with Moda
Lisa Zimmerman, Precious Time
Whip up a storm with Moda's range of pre-cut fabrics. See how we combine them to make stunning quilts quickly and economically.
Stand E17
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:00 PM NEW Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes & Charm Squares
Heather Ford, Stitch in Time
Be amazed at what you can create using the latest fabric products taking the quilting world by storm – layer cakes, jelly rolls and traditional charm packs. Free pattern sheet.
Stand C18
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:30 PM NEW Christmas Projects with Nikki
Nikki Tervo, Nikki Tervo Designs
Come see some great easy projects to make for Christmas. How to embellish your Christmas this year without breaking the bank. Plus great hints for projects and gifts. Free pattern for all.
Stand I08
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:00 PM NEW One Fabric Magic
Margaret Kirkby, Logan's Patchwork
Discover the secret of making a stunning quilt using just one fabric. See simple step-by-step techniques plus learn Margaret's method for easy mitred borders and bindings.
Stand A17
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:30 PM 1 hour NEW Enchantment & Whimsy
Gabriella Kerkez, Miss Rose, Sister Violet
A bit of this and that creates whimsical, fairytale beauty. Covers many crafts – altered art, scrapbooking, patchwork, collage, floral craft. Be enchanted!
Stand E24
Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
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