A festival of all things handmade

Teachers

We are currently on the hunt for clever crafters! 

The 2014 Call for Classes is now live! From Monday 25 November you will have just over three weeks to submit your class ideas – so if you’ve got a great idea and the skills to teach at HANDMADE 2014 we want to hear from you.

Submit your application by 4pm on Tuesday 17 December.

We have the privilege of gathering an outstanding array of brilliant crafters in one place! Our teachers come from around the country and overseas to share their skills and love of all things HANDMADE.

Our HANDMADE experts will present three types of classes:

  • Workshops
    Workshops are hands-on classes that give you the opportunity to learn under the guidance of our HANDMADE teachers.  Workshops are designed to allow you to complete the item you’re making, so that you learn the complete process.
  • Masterclasses
    Masterclasses are presentations from well-known and highly-regarded experts in their field, and most include demonstrations of craft. Masterclass presentations give you the opportunity to watch and learn, with helpful tips along the way, as well as getting to know a little more about these HANDMADE masters.
  • First Hand HANDMADE Lecture Series
    Lectures are captivating talks offering an opportunity to explore craft and beautiful handmade things in a different way. Speakers from various areas will provide new and interesting insights in these 55 minute presentations.

In addition to the classes above we introduced two new programme initiatives in 2013:

  • HANDMADE JUNIORS
    A small number of our workshops are available to children 7 years plus to attend with a paying adult. Only one child can attend per adult ticket purchased. Children attend free of charge and must be pre booked in the class. Please contact [email protected] or 0800 770 772 to make a HANDMADE JUNIORS booking prior to booking the adult ticket for a JUNIORS class. Very limited spaces available.
  • KNIT LOUNGE TASTER CLASSES
    Held in the Knit Lounge, these 1 hr classes will introduce attendees to the beginnings of knitting – limited to 10 places per class and taught by a friendly expert teacher this is your chance to learn to knit! $10 per person, pre booking essential.