National Crochet Conference: General Admission - Saturday 3 June 2023

Join us for an unforgettable day filled with creativity, inspiration, and endless opportunities to learn and connect with fellow crocheters. Your general admission ticket grants you access to all seminars, demonstrations, and exhibitions, as well as the chance to purchase materials and supplies at the boutique yarn market. Get ready to be immersed in a world of crochet, yarn and creativity!

A $35 pre-purchased general admission ticket enables access to that day’s entire speakers presentation program delivered from the Wesley Theatre and the Boutique Yarn Market. Presentations commence on the hour. Note: If you have purchased a workshop for the same day, you do not need to buy a general admission ticket to access the Speaker Presentations.

Seminar Schedule: 

9:00 am – Amigurumi: Tips and tricks on getting started and design success.

10:00 am – Resources for Beginners: CGA member who runs an online beginners club. A fantastic resource for all beginners.

11:00 pm – Yarn Manufacturer: Go behind the scenes and learn how yarn manufactures choose colours and decide on blends.

12:00 pm – Panel Discussion: Making Crochet Your Career: Hear from a designer, a tech editor and a maker about how they made their hobby into a career.

1:00 pm – Fashions on the Field: Join the catwalk for a fashion show of crochet garments for your chance to win a prize.

2:00 pm – Join As You Go : turn a single square into a completed project with this handy method.

3:00 pm – Blocking: An underappreciated step in any crochet project, learn why blocking is worth the extra effort. 

4:00 pm – Hexagon Cardigan: The easiest garment for any beginner. Learn how to make something stunning just for you. 

5:00 pm – Fast Fingers Competition: Come on stage and enter this fun-filled competition to win a prize.