Make & Takes

Learn a new skill and take your work home with you in the daily Make & Take sessions!

Bookings required, book at the exhibitors stand when you arrive at the fair.

Make & Take Room 1

10:10am Daily

Hexagon Christmas Tree, with Pamela Davis

Cost: $25

Book at stand D31

Paper piece hexagon shapes and assemble them to make a special Christmas tree.

11:05am Daily

Red Christmas Tree Decoration, with Jane MacDonald

Cost: $20

Book at stand A13

Get organised for Christmas and make a lovely Christmas tree decoration. Learn how to trace your pattern, and stitch everything together!

12noon Daily

Hand Dyed Sashiko Threads, with Jane MacDonald

Cost: $28

Book at stand A13

Ever wanted to stitch a hana fukin sampler with your own colour mix, but can’t find exactly the colour you want Join Jane MacDonald and learn how to dye your own thread using the ‘So-me Marche’ Sashiko Thread Dyeing products that are fuss-free, easy and fun! Your threads will be colour fast and ready to use on your take home sampler to stitch at your leisure. It will be uniquely yours!

12:55pm Daily

Christmas Embroidery, with Jenny Le Gros

Cost: $25

Book at stand D31

Learn basic embroidery stitches to complete a set of charming Christmas stitcheries.

1:50pm Daily

Sashiko Christmas Decoration, with Jane MacDonald

Cost from $20

Book at stand A13

Make a sweet Christmas decoration for your own tree, or gift to a friend or colleague. It’s unique and made by you!

Make & Take Room 2

10:55am Daily

Create your own Bracelet, with Hummingbird Jeweller Studio

Cost $68

Book at stand F05

Join Hummingbird Jewellery Studio and discover the beautiful art of Beaded Kumihimo, a traditional Japanese braiding technique. We’ll do all the preparation for you, with your beads pre-strung and ready to go. You’ll be provided with a Kumihimo loom and bobbins to use during the workshop, then guided step-by-step as you create your own gorgeous beaded bracelet

12noon Daily

Glasses Case: Folk Stitch Circles, with Jennifer Moore

Cost $22

Book at stand C12

Create a folk-inspired glasses case using wool circles, simple appliqué, and easy decorative stitches. This relaxed class explores playful layout, colour, and texture, resulting in a charming and practical finished piece.

12:55pm Daily

Applique Mug Rug, with Ruth Wagner

Cost $20

Book at stand E17

Create a simple Applique Mug Rug to take home.

1:50pm Daily

Create your own Bracelet, with Hummingbird Jeweller Studio

Cost $68

Book at stand F05

Join Hummingbird Jewellery Studio and discover the beautiful art of Beaded Kumihimo, a traditional Japanese braiding technique. We’ll do all the preparation for you, with your beads pre-strung and ready to go. You’ll be provided with a Kumihimo loom and bobbins to use during the workshop, then guided step-by-step as you create your own gorgeous beaded bracelet.