Gympie Rotary HERITAGE MAKERS FAIR
Celebrating excellence in craftsmanship: heritage trades, contemporary/ traditional quilting, award-winning creative craft! Demos by 70+ makers of heritage trades +Quilts & Creative extravaganza
Over 70 makers demonstrate the almost-forgotten trades of yesteryear, alongside a showcase of contemporary/ traditional quilting and award-winning creative craft.
Date: 5 July 8.30am – 5pm, 6 July 8.30am – 3pm
Location: Gympie’s Pavilion & surrounds
More Info: www.makersfair.au
This event is an outstanding celebration of heritage & rare trades plus inspirational artisan exhibits, a showcase of over 180 contemporary and traditional quilting, award-winning creative craft and more. Now one of the largest of it’s kind in Queensland... and possibly Australia.
Here’s why this event is a must-do: * NEW EXHIBITORS JOIN OLD FAVOURITES TO MAKE A BIGGER THAN EVER SHOWCASE OF HERITAGE TRADES & CRAFT - SURROUNDING THE PAVILION Over 70 makers of almost-forgotten heritage trades are confirmed for the event 2025 - and the list continues to grow as new demonstrators join in. This year, there’s a multitude of workshops, interactive activities, seminars and more. Get ready for a weekend of non-stop demonstrations, the sharing of knowledge, inspirational chats, the founding of new friendships and great country camaraderie. * QUILTS + TEXTILE/ FIBRE ARTS, HANDMADE MARKETS - IN THE PAVILION: - over 180 traditional/ contemporary quilts including a one-off chance to see a collection of selected Qld Quilters award-winning quilts from over the years! - mob of lacy kangaroos, a family of crafty penguins highlight a display of guerilla knitting & crochet and yarnbombing that pushes boundaries - see what magic can be created with recycling and imagination
Be inspired! See you there!
Contact name: Kathy Kane
Contact phone number: 0409 621 232
Contact email address: admin@makersfair.au
