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Craft Alive - Wagga Wagga
2024-04-05 - 2024-04-07 | The Range Function Centre, 308 Copland Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650, Australia
CraftAlive is coming to Wagga Wagga.
CraftAlive is Australia’s longest-running craft event series.
With both local and interstate craft talent, the show is packed full of the latest craft supplies, kits and equipment.
CraftAlive is a hands-on event. A chance to learn from leading craft experts with interactive classes. A weekend dedicated to craft including patchwork, quilting, machine appliqué, long arm quilting, yarn, papercraft, card making, hand embroidery, machine embroidery, scrapbooking, stitchery, cross stitch and more.
BUY your entry ticket online now!
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Canberra
2024-05-23 - 2024-05-26 | EPIC BUDAWANG PAVILION, Flemington Road, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
CraftAlive  is in  Canberra for 4 big days!
CraftAlive Canberra proudly presents Canberra Quilters Inc Annual Members Exhibition.
Featuring both local and interstate craft experts, the show is packed full of the latest craft supplies, kits and equipment.
A chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Class bookings are day and time specific. We recommend booking ahead to secure your spot.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific – book now!

Craft Alive - LIVE
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-25 | NSW
Love craft, love CraftAlive. Join the global community of craft lovers. Learn, connect and be inspired.
CraftAlive: LIVE (formally known as GICS – Great International Craft Show)
10 – 12 July 2025 (AEDT)
CraftAlive: LIVE will transport you into a wonderful range of retailers, education and inspiration all online for you. Watch exclusive interviews, shop tours, event specials, details of new products PLUS contact details to get in touch and shop! The online shopping hall is free to enter, but only open on event days!
Subscribe to the CraftAlive Youtube channel now to keep up to date with events, education and craft news. https://www.youtube.com/@greatinternationalcraftshow
#lovecraftlovecraftalive

Craft Alive - Stitches and Craft Show Adelaide
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-13 | Adelaide Showground, Jubilee Pavilion, Hamilton Bvd, Wayville, South Australia, 5034, Australia
CraftAlive Adelaide is a hands-on event. A chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific, however class bookings are day and time specific. CraftAlive recommends booking ahead to secure your spot.
CraftAlive proudly working alongside SA Quilters to present the Festival of Quilts 2025 with a Christmas in July theme.
Kits, supplies and equipment, with ample venue parking and easy access.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Craft Fair Perth
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-03 | Claremont Showground, 1 Graylands Road, Claremont, WA, 6010, Australia
CraftAlive Perth is a chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific, however class bookings are day and time specific. CraftAlive recommends booking ahead to secure your spot.
CraftAlive Perth proudly presents WA Quilters Quilt West 2025 exhibition, with the special category theme of ‘Doors’.
CraftAlive Perth also proudly presents the Woodturners Association of Western Australia Major Annual Woodturning Open Competition and Exhibition – 40th Anniversary!
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Townsville
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-16 | Townsville Sports Precinct, 24 Burke Street, North Ward, Queensland, 4810, Australia
CraftAlive is coming to Townsville.
Kits, supplies and equipment.
Ample parking. Easy access.
BUY your entry ticket online now.
CraftAlive is a hands-on event, a chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific, however class bookings are day and time specific. CraftAlive recommends booking ahead to secure your spot.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Rockhampton
2025-08-21 - 2025-08-23 | Robert Schwarten Pavilion Indoor, New Exhibition Rd, Wandal, Queensland, 4700, Australia
CraftAlive is coming to Rockhampton.
Kits, supplies and equipment.
Ample parking. Easy access.
CraftAlive is a hands-on event, a chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific, however class bookings are day and time specific. CraftAlive recommends booking ahead to secure your spot.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Brisbane
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-06 | Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Queensland, 4006, Australia
CraftAlive is coming to Brisbane.
Kits, supplies and equipment.
Ample parking. Easy access.
CraftAlive is a hands-on event, a chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific, however class bookings are day and time specific. CraftAlive recommends booking ahead to secure your spot.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Hobart
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-04 | MAC 02, 18 Hunter Street, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000, Australia
CraftAlive is coming to Hobart.
Kits, supplies and equipment.
Ample parking. Easy access.
CraftAlive is a hands-on event, a chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific, however class bookings are day and time specific. CraftAlive recommends booking ahead to secure your spot.
CraftAlive Hobart proudly presents the Tasmanian Quilting Guild Inc annual showcase of 100+ quilts. The 2025 challenge is ‘A nod to the past’. There is also a special display of antique and vintage quilts and their stories, as well as a student quilt exhibition for students aged K – 12.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

VIC Papercraft Show
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-18 | NEW Ballarat Showgrounds Pavilion, 6 Rose Hill Rd, Mount Rowan, Victoria, 3352, Australia
The Victorian Papercraft Show is back! Shop with leading craft retailers including kits, supplies and equipment.
Get HANDS ON with Australia’s best teachers. Also featuring the exclusive Australian Tour by Art by Marlene, with exclusive new products.
Classes are available to book online, with bookings day and time specific. Entry Tickets are not day specific. CraftAlive recommends booking early to avoid disappointment.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Shepparton
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-14 | Multi Purpose Pavillion, Archer Street, Shepparton, Victoria, 3630, Australia
Kits, supplies and equipment.
FREE venue parking. Event access – through Gate 5 on Fryer St and Gate 6 & & on Archer Street.
BUY your entry ticket online now.
CraftAlive is a hands-on event – A chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific, however class bookings are day and time specific. Craft Alive recommends booking ahead to secure your spot.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Albury Wodonga
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-14 | Wodonga Exhibition Centre, Hamilton Smith Drive, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia

Craft Alive - Toowoomba
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-07 | The Goods Shed, Toowoomba, 3 Victoria Street, Toowoomba City, QLD, 4350, Australia
CraftAlive is back in Toowoomba for 3 big days.
Catch the FREE SHUTTLE BUS from Water St car park.
SHOP with leading craft retailers – kits, supplies and equipment.
Get HANDS ON with Australia’s best teachers.
All 3 days will be packed full of the latest craft supplies and trends, featuring both experienced teachers and new designers.
Class bookings are day and time specific. Craft Alive recommends booking ahead to secure your spot.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Ballarat
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-14 | Event Pavilion, Ballarat Showgrounds, 6 Rose Hill Rd, Mount Rowan, Victoria, 3352, Australia
CraftAlive comes to Ballarat, featuring both local and interstate craft experts, the show is packed full of the latest craft supplies, kits and equipment.
CraftAlive  is a hands-on event. A chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes each day.
Visit the CraftAlive website for ticketing information.

The Australiasian Quilt Convention 2026
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-12 | Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3053, Australia
Australia’s premier quilting event will be back in Melbourne in 2026 on April 9 to 12. Experience four days of quilting bliss – a magnificent quilt show, all the latest fabrics, patterns and machines, and an amazing lineup of classes. Come for four days or a few hours – just be sure to be there!
ABOUT AQC
Under the magnificent Royal Exhibition Building dome quilters will discover the Expo, the AQC Quilt Show and Convention Classes, Workshops and Seminars. There’ll be an area commonly known as Auto Alley where you can test drive all the latest sewing machines – including long arm quilting machines.
THE EXPO
The AQC Expo is a quilter’s dream with dedicated quilting retailers from around Australia and overseas, gathered together to bring visitors the latest quilting supplies. There will be new product launches, the latest gadgets and tools, and exciting new fabrics and patterns.
As well as quilting, you’ll find ideas for textile art, clothing, small sewing projects, embroidery, handbags and soft furnishings. Anyone with a love of textiles, will adore AQC.
Free seminars, make & takes and demonstrations take place every day. Come for an hour or all four days – there’s so much to see. Here is a snapshot of what is happening at the expo to help you plan your visit.
THE QUILT SHOW
The AQC Quilt Show is an unparalleled collection of quilting excellence. Each quilt has been specially selected so you can see not only the best works from around Australia, but also the best from our convention tutors, international exhibitions and competitions.
THE CONVENTION CLASSES
Upstairs there is a convention with one-day, two-day and four-day classes taught by the best tutors on the quilting circuit. As well as classes, the Convention packages include entry to the expo every day, a gourmet lunch on all class days, morning tea boxes, continuous tea and coffee all day, social events, lectures and the Gala Dinner – plus a pampering massage and a welcome sample bag.
EDUCATION
Wander around the show and you’ll see loads of demonstrations. Plus in the Expo, there’ll be:
Free Seminars on all day every day.
Make & Take mini-classes will be held each day as well.
Free Floortalks will take place in the Quilt Show.
Visit www.acq.com.au for further information on this exciting event!
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Newcastle
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-09 | Newcastle Racecourse, Darling Street, Broadmeadow, NSW, 2292, Australia
CraftAlive is coming to Newcastle.
CraftAlive is Australia’s longest-running craft event series.
With both local and interstate craft talent, the show is packed full of the latest craft supplies, kits and equipment.
CraftAlive is a hands-on event. A chance to learn from leading craft experts with interactive classes. A weekend dedicated to craft including patchwork, quilting, machine appliqué, long arm quilting, yarn, papercraft, card making, hand embroidery, machine embroidery, scrapbooking, stitchery, cross stitch and more.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Canberra
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-24 | EPIC BUDAWANG PAVILION, Flemington Road, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
CraftAlive  is in  Canberra for 4 big days, and proudly presents the Canberra Quilters Inc Annual Members Exhibition, running as part of the show.
CraftAlive features both local and interstate craft experts, the show is packed full of the latest craft supplies, kits and equipment.
CraftAlive  is a hands-on event. A chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Class bookings are day and time specific. CraftAlive recommends booking ahead to secure your spot.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Craft Alive - Hawkesbury
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-30 | Hawkesbury Showgrounds, 40 Racecourse Road, Clarendon, NSW, 2756, Australia
Kits, supplies and equipment, CraftAlive is a hands-on event. A chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific. Class bookings (released 6 weeks prior) are day and time specific. CraftAlive recommends booking ahead to secure your spot.

Craft Alive - Bendigo
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-13 | Price of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road, North Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
CraftAlive is coming to Bendigo.
CraftAlive is Australia’s longest-running craft event series.
With both local and interstate craft talent, the show is packed full of the latest craft supplies, kits and equipment.
CraftAlive is a hands-on event. A chance to learn from leading craft experts with interactive classes. A weekend dedicated to craft including patchwork, quilting, machine appliqué, long arm quilting, yarn, papercraft, card making, hand embroidery, machine embroidery, scrapbooking, stitchery, cross stitch and more.
Please note, entry tickets are not day specific.
Class bookings are day and time specific (released 6 weeks prior to the event) – CraftAlive recommends booking ahead to secure your spot.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair 2026
2026-07-15 - 2026-07-18 | ICC Darling Harbour, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush, NSW, Australia
The Craft Fair is Australia’s favourite craft event – a craft show that showcases all that is new in craft, and provides learning opportunities as well as great shopping – and a magnificent quilt show.
The fair includes events, seminars, exhibitions and on-stand demonstrations. Don’t miss out!
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair 2026
2026-09-09 - 2026-09-12 | Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf, Victoria, 2006, Australia
The Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair will be open from 9th – 12th September 2026. If you’re into craft or would like to be, the fair is the place to see what’s possible and to find the latest products for knitting, crochet, quilting, papercraft, weaving, jewellery making, sewing, art and many more crafts. Each day there are demonstrations and learning sessions to give you crafty know-how and learn to use new products. Find new designs, patterns, books and materials to use in your next project – and have a great day out with people who share your passion.
Visit www.craftfair.com.au for more information.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair 2026
2026-10-14 - 2026-10-17 | Brisbane Exhibition Centre, Australia
The Craft Fair is Australia’s favourite craft event – a craft show that showcases all that is new in craft, and provides learning opportunities as well as great shopping – and a magnificent quilt show.
The Australian Quilt Show is also running in conjunction with the fair.
Your ticket includes both events.
Visit www.craftfair.com.au for more information.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.

NSW Papercraft Show
2026-10-29 - 2026-10-31 | Hawkesbury Showground, 40 Racecourse Road, Clarendon, New South Wales, 2756, Australia
The Hawkesbury Papercraft Show is back! Shop with leading craft retailers including kits, supplies and equipment.
Get HANDS ON with Australia’s best teachers. Also featuring the exclusive Australian Tour by Art by Marlene, with exclusive new products.
Classes are available to book online, with bookings day and time specific. Entry Tickets are not day specific. CraftAlive recommends booking early to avoid disappointment.
Due to the ever changing health advice in regards to events and gatherings in Australia, please ensure to contact the organiser prior to the event for the latest information and advice.
