GOOD NEWS!
We've extended Exhibitor applications until midnight Tuesday 16th April, so if you were umming and aaahing and thought you'd missed the deadline... you haven't!
Apply here 👉https://t.co/SUxsLj24rW
#TasCraftFair https://t.co/lRPtDfKU5b
Thank you so much to everyone who attended the Craft Fair and knitted a piece of the Blue Farmer. It's wonderful to see all the conversations being had and that we've all got a reminder of the experience at the Fair. https://t.co/Jvp7eZ3D7K
The Blue Farmer finally takes pride of place just outside of Deloraine on the Old Highway.
Thank you to the many volunteers and Craft Fair attendees who sewed these clothes from bailing twine - today the... https://t.co/6MOb6dxfkY
A behind the scenes look at the fun we had with the crosses on to Southern Cross TV with Kim Millar. Kim is a well know media personality and her Dad was one of the first fair directors just a few years ago!... https://t.co/3l6VS6pnns
'CRAFT' extends much further than doilies and cross stitch (although we love that too)....
Craft can apply to many things and it's summed up in the word talent!
So whether it's wood craft, food craft, beer... https://t.co/a7AS7lzlZv
More award announcements!
BEST WORKING EXHIBIT winner:
Bridget Farmer - Bridget Farmer
Best Working Exhibit highly commended:
Hannah Webster Design - Hannah Webster
Xylemery - Shaun Lisson
STAND PRESENTATION... https://t.co/fWn282CdD8
Following on from the announcement of the Premier's Award for Excellence, here are the runners-up of that award:
Pila Pala Pieces - Helen Mansbridge
Benjamin Timber Studio - Tony Mercorella
Geckostrands - Linda... https://t.co/G5TwRnpU1Z
Each day, Tasmanian craftsmen will share their best techniques and tips for woodcraft, in particular Tasmanian Hydrowood.
Here, Simon from Simon Ancher Studio chats to Kim Millar about Masterclasses running each... https://t.co/IDdGClRLq6
Yes it's true...Kim Millar's Dad Malcolm was a Rotarian and was craft fair director around 35 years ago!
There's a lot of tradition but many things to see and do for young, old and young at heart... part of what... https://t.co/k0Mz1F8Y7t
Yes it's true...Kim Millar's Dad Malcolm was a Rotarian and was craft fair director around 35 years ago!
There's a lot of tradition but many things to see and do for young, old and young at heart... part of what... https://t.co/4eQSLefU5c
We got told of this little comeback today...
A lady wanted her husband to come with her to the craft fair, but he said "no, I'm not into crafts", she said "but you went to Agfest and you're not a farmer".... https://t.co/a4gMBmP64N
This year's Community Arts Project...
“Looking Out For Each Other”
The Tasmanian Craft Fair challenges visitors to help artist Grietje van Randen knit, weave and sew the clothes for Deloraine's own double life... https://t.co/DoRbkQ4dU1
Hydrowood Masterclasses...
Hydrowood is a true Tasmanian success story. The timber is harvested from the depths of Lake Piemn after years after the Pieman River was dammed to create hydroelectricity.
Species such... https://t.co/31SYZ2hscy
Meet Michael Thomson, an award winning Australian sculptural furniture producer.
From his workshop in Golden Valley, Tasmania, Michael designs and builds quality sculptural furniture, doors, mirrors and gifts.... https://t.co/QBuNmJnaKq
Glass Manifesto are our featured artists at this year's Fair. Read all about them here and be sure to visit them at the Fair.
Tickets available https://t.co/k3yoYQNe0k https://t.co/Q6HBCzQUha