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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.
 
   

Make & Take Workshops

 

Get Hands-on! For the small cost of a kit, receive expert instruction and make and take a project home in these hands-on sessions. Select from papercraft, patchwork, embroidery, jewellery making and more – a great way to try out craft that’s new to you!


•    Sessions are approximately 50 minutes
•    Limited places – book as soon as you arrive at the expo
•    Book at the stands listed in the timetable
•    Program runs daily at the expo

 

Correct as of 11:35AM Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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NEW = new Make & Take

11:00 AM NEW Covered Tape Measure
Christine Dellios, Blue Willow Cottage
Learn a fun and easy way to cover a retractable tape measure to make it unique! Kit includes everything you need.
Kit cost $15.
Book at Stand 115.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:00 PM NEW Tunisian Crochet Scarf
Prudence Mapstone
Make a snuggly scarf in Tunisian crochet, sometimes called Tricot or Afghan crochet.  The stitch used will create a soft, light fabric that doesn't curl. (Kit includes merino and camel hair yarn in your colour choice, plus a flexible bamboo Tunisian crochet hook.)
Kit cost $28.
Book at Stand 136.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:00 PM NEW Yo-Yos or Suffolk Puffs?
Christine Dellios, Blue Willow Cottage
Yo-Yos or Suffolk Puffs, no matter what you like to call them, join in the fun turning them into a fun and easy to make needle book.
Kit cost $12.
Book at Stand 115.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:00 PM NEW Stitched Appliqué Gift Tag or Card
Brenda Ryan, Maggie Robertson Design
Using Cottage Garden hand-dyed cotton felt and threads, create a unique gift tag or postcard.
Kit cost $20.
Book at Stand 167.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
03:00 PM NEW Vintage Lace Headband
Gabriella Kerkez, Miss Rose, Sister Violet
Inspired by romantic, whimsical designs, create a pretty lace headband that wouldn't look out of place on Alannah Hill! A gorgeous gift for yourself or someone you love.
Kit cost $15.
Book at Stand 111.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
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11:00 AM NEW Tumbling Blocks or Hexagon Stars?
Karen Styles, Somerset Patchwork
Learn how easy it is to cut and piece this interesting patchwork block using just one simple diamond template.
Kit cost $15.
Book at Stand 95.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:00 PM NEW Resin Jewellery Workshop
Bronwyn Eager, Barnes
Learn resin jewellery making using Barnes quick setting resin. You'll make a funky resin bangle plus learn everything you need to know so you can make more resin jewellery at home.
Material fee $20.
Book at Stand 107.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:00 PM NEW Quilted Satin Handbag
Judy Martin, Brentwood Bears & Beads
Embellish satin flowers and leaves onto the large front pocket of the bag; then create a detachable jewelled brooch centre-piece. Comes in three colour choices.
Kit cost $25.
Book at Stand 1.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:00 PM NEW French Flair in Your Scrapbooking
Vanessa Brasseur, L'Art Du Scrap
Come and make your first French-style scrapbooking page with AZZA. You will learn how to make simple, fresh and eye-catching layouts with the French touch!
Kit cost $8.
Book at Stand 142.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
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11:00 AM NEW Baby Beanie on the Magic Loop
Janette Medcalf, Yarns Galore
Knit a beanie for a baby on one pair of circular needles using the Magic Loop technique – knitting from cast on to cast off on the same needles.
Kit cost $30.
Book at Stand 10.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
12:00 PM NEW Simple but Unusual Embroidery Stitches
Brenda Ryan, Maggie Robertson Design
Brenda will guide you through this simple stitchery design to start and take away. Includes a variety of finishing techniques for a simple yet lovely embroidered picture.
Kit cost $20.
Book at Stand 167.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
01:00 PM NEW Make a Mini-Album
Papercraft experts from Fiskars
Using the latest papercraft tools from Fiskars, make a very cute mini-album for your treasured photos and momentos. Choice of colours available.
Kit cost $5.
Book at Fiskars Pape
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
02:00 PM NEW Resin Jewellery Workshop (Thurs, Sat and Sun only)
Bronwyn Eager, Barnes
Learn resin jewellery making using Barnes quick setting resin. You'll make a funky resin bangle plus learn everything you need to know so you can make more resin jewellery at home.
Material fee $20.
Book at Stand 107.
 
03:00 PM NEW Quick & Easy Triangles
Elizabeth Wallace, Aussie Patches
Learn this wonderful method for piecing together sixty degree triangles, using the Wondercut Triangle Ruler. Plus you will create a placemat to take home. Sewing machines are provided.
Kit cost $25.
Book at Stand 130.
Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun 
 
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