RIVERBEND MEDIEVAL SOCIETY
in the Domestic Arts venue, come and see the Riverbend area, with demonstrations of inkle weaving, cordwaining, candle making, leatherwork […]
LACEMAKERS
With it’s exact origin in dispute, historians at least agree that the late 16th century marked a rapid development in
ECO-DYEING
Using a natural eco-dyeing method, felt textile and mixed media artist Rhonda Rettke (RR Creations) produces the most stunning silk
WHEAT WEAVER
The art of Corn Dolly making, or wheat weaving or plaiting, goes back thousands of years, when it was thought
BASKETWEAVER
Basketry artist Julia Kitto combines nature’s inspiration, imagination and the beauty of raw plant fibre with traditional basketry techniques. Her
FELTER
Belle Arnold began her artistic journey as a painter. In 2006, she attended a workshop on handmade felting – for
GYMPIE & DISTRICT WOODWORKERS CLUB
All weekend, the “woodies” demonstrated many aspects of woodworking, from age-old pyrography, woodturning and scrollsawing to handcarving and spoonsmithing. On
ARTISAN WOODWORKER
Peter Watts’ journey in woodwork has led him through many facets of the craft from free form carving to furniture.
WHITTLER
Whittler – John Gerritsen was a man of the land. No matter where his working life took him – remote
SPOONSMITH
As one of the “woodies”, spooner Deirdre Wilson lovingly handcarves intricate and detailed Welsh Love Spoons. A centuries old tradition