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Upcoming Events

  • Macrame Collective Artwork - Youth Activity
    Macrame Collective Artwork - Youth Activity
    Fri, 09 July
    Albert Hall
    09 July 2027, 10:30 am – 11 July 2027, 1:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Macrame collective artwork led by Michael Kay (starts first hour, others join after). Great Hall Kids Zone.
  • Weave with Flax (NZ Flax)
    Weave with Flax (NZ Flax)
    Fri, 09 July
    Albert Hall
    09 July 2027, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Major Workshop: weave with New Zealand flax, led by Anna Lizotte. Tamar Valley Room A.
  • Janet Day - Session One
    Janet Day - Session One
    Fri, 09 July
    Albert Hall
    09 July 2027, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Expert spinner and fibre creative, Janet Day, will both inspire and teach you new skills you with her spin on things.
  • Getting the best out of Ravelry
    Getting the best out of Ravelry
    Fri, 09 July
    Albert Hall
    09 July 2027, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Join Rosie Armstrong for this informative session where she tours you through the best of Ravelry to find yarn, patterns and forums.
  • Shelley Saunders - Barega Merino (Talk & Q&A)
    Shelley Saunders - Barega Merino (Talk & Q&A)
    Fri, 09 July
    Albert Hall
    09 July 2027, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Talk and Q&A with Shelley Saunders, Barega Merino. Tamar Valley Room A.
  • Drop Spindle - Park and Draft
    Drop Spindle - Park and Draft
    Fri, 09 July
    Albert Hall
    09 July 2027, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Drop spindle - park and draft technique, with Geraldine Pennicott. Eastern Foyer Cafe Corridor.
  • Spinning Art Yarn
    Spinning Art Yarn
    Fri, 09 July
    Albert Hall
    09 July 2027, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Eric Cave
  • Mary Brake Crafting Slovenia - Craft Tourism Talk
    Mary Brake Crafting Slovenia - Craft Tourism Talk
    Fri, 09 July
    Albert Hall
    09 July 2027, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Mary shares her experiences and knowledge on leading groups through Slovenia and exploring craft practices.
  • Weaving Project - 8 shaft loom TBA
    Weaving Project - 8 shaft loom TBA
    Sat, 10 July
    Albert Hall
    10 July 2027, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Major Workshop: 4, 6 and 8 shaft loom project with Di Kearney
  • Michael Kay - Weaving, Mindfulness and Wellbeing Talk
    Michael Kay - Weaving, Mindfulness and Wellbeing Talk
    Sat, 10 July
    Albert Hall
    10 July 2027, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Experienced weaver, Michael Kay, discusses the fringe benefits of weaving practice.
  • Janet Day - Session Two
    Janet Day - Session Two
    Sat, 10 July
    Albert Hall
    10 July 2027, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Expert spinner and fibre creative, Janet Day, will both inspire and teach you new skills you with her spin on things.
  • Mary Brake - Felting Presentation
    Mary Brake - Felting Presentation
    Sat, 10 July
    Albert Hall
    10 July 2027, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Felting presentation with Mary Brake (craft tourism speaker). Eastern Foyer Dais.
  • Drop Spindle - Andean Plying
    Drop Spindle - Andean Plying
    Sat, 10 July
    Albert Hall
    10 July 2027, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Gaye Townley
  • Linda Chee - Eco Dyeing Expert - speaks about her work
    Linda Chee - Eco Dyeing Expert - speaks about her work
    Sat, 10 July
    Albert Hall
    10 July 2027, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Linda creates ecologically considered, one of a kind, designer wearables. Linda's stunning works utilise eco dyed natural fibres which she dyes by hand with the foliage from Tasmanian Eucalypts. Other objects include jewellery, bags scarves and hats.
  • Rope Making with Barbara Frankel (Kids - skipping ropes)
    Rope Making with Barbara Frankel (Kids - skipping ropes)
    Sat, 10 July
    Albert Hall
    10 July 2027, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Kids rope making - make a skipping rope, with Barbara Frankel. Great Hall Kids Zone.
  • Festival Opening Ceremony
    Festival Opening Ceremony
    Sat, 10 July
    Albert Hall
    10 July 2027, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Enjoy a glass of wine, experience Colourpuff wearable art modelled by dancers, hear about the festival mission
  • Beginner Knit - Learn the basics of knitting
    Beginner Knit - Learn the basics of knitting
    Sun, 11 July
    Albert Hall
    11 July 2027, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Meet Lyn Heathcote who will provide you with needles and yarn
  • Learn Long-Draw Spinning Technique
    Learn Long-Draw Spinning Technique
    Sun, 11 July
    Albert Hall
    11 July 2027, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Albert Hall, Tamar St & Cimitiere St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
    Learn this long-draw technique to create fluffier, woolen yarn, perfect for warm garments.

Workshop Bookings Open Feb 1 2027

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