September 17 - 19, 2010
CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
The Craft & Quilt Fair
is New Zealand's favourite craft event – and it’s coming to Christchurch for the first time! The fair is all about craft that you can do yourself. Come and visit us at the CBS Canterbury Arena (formerly, the Westpac Arena),and see how, in just one day, you can shop with craft specialists from all over the country – and Australia – under one roof; revel in magnificent displays and learn in FREE workshops. It is the only event to host the annual NANZQ Quilts Aotearoa!
See...
more inspirational quilt displays such as Made in New Zealand II, and the Twelve by Twelve collaborative project. Then there are the Best of Australia Quilts and 30 finalists in the 2010 AP&Q AQC Challenge with the theme, ‘Remember’. There are exhibits of other crafts, too, such as the stunning work by members of the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers’ Guilds – and Prudence Mapstone’s three-metre freeform artwork in knitting and crochet is definitely not to be missed. Enjoy the Creative Fibre Experience, celebrating fibre, yarn and fabric. Even if you don't craft yourself, you'll enjoy the exhibitions - it's a great day out!
Shopping...
at the fair is pure ‘craft heaven’ with specialist products you won't see anywhere else. See what's new in Ideas Station and find great supplies for your next project – whether it’s embroidery, beading, card making, scrapbooking, patchwork, knitting, sewing, doll making and more. There’ll be more than 50 exhibitors.
Learn...
from the experts - or join a fun ‘Stitch ’n’ Bitch’ session and see Annah Stretton’s new designs for gorgeous sew-your-own garments (pictured above).
First Time in Christchurch!
Fast Facts
Open 10 to 4.30 daily
September 17 - 19
Last ticket sales close 4pm
Click here for ticket prices
What's on...
There are more than 40 different workshops at the fair every day where you can either get hands-on or simply listen and learn. Make the most of this opportunity to share the knowledge and skills of so many craftspeople – all under the same roof! Try something new, learn new tips for old favourites.
