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Craft Your Perfect HANDMADE Weekend

27 Mar 2012
Craft Your Perfect HANDMADE Weekend It’s time to join in the celebration of all things HANDMADE.   Tickets are now on sale for HANDMADE 2012 – the event for people wanting to learn the skills and crafts of previous generations but in today’s context using modern technology and style.

Fashion Designer Tamsin Cooper to Speak at HANDMADE 2012

22 Dec 2011
Well known New Zealand fashion accessory designer Tamsin Cooper will be a keynote speaker at HANDMADE 2012. She will talk about her thriving business that successfully mixes modern design with traditional embroidery and handmade techniques.

Something old, something new, something quirky - just for you!

8 Dec 2011
What do preserves, amigurumi, cheese making, quilting and rubber stamps have in common? They all feature in the HANDMADE 2012 programme released today. "HANDMADE is a festival for people who want to learn the skills and crafts of previous generations but in today’s context, using modern technology and style," says HANDMADE creator, Melanie Walker.

HANDMADE – Calling All Clever Crafters!

19 Sep 2011
The call has gone out to all clever crafters who want to teach at HANDMADE 2012. Proposals for classes are now being accepted by the organisers of HANDMADE – the unique Wellington craft event that celebrates beautiful and creative things.

HANDMADE 2012

15 Sep 2011
Thanks to everyone who came along to HANDMADE 2011 and made it such a wonderful weekend. We are currently working on the programme for HANDMADE 2012 and we'd love your input.