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ATTENTION ALL CROCHETERS!
Unleash your creativity and take your crochet to the next level at our National Crochet Conference from 1-3 June 2023 in Sydney's CBD at the Wesley Conference Centre. Join us for speaker presentations, panel discussions, audience Q&A's, and boutique yarn market - all of which are designed to take your crochet skills to the next level.
A $35 pre-purchased general admission ticket enables access to that day’s entire speaker presentation program delivered from the Wesley Theatre and the Boutique Yarn Market. Speaker presentations commence on the hour.
Tickets must be purchased for each day of the conference individually. 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.
Thursday 1 June 2023
Designer Interview – An interview and audience Q&A with a master crochet artist. 9:00 am start Blocking – The different methods of blocking and the benefits of “cooking” acrylic to get a silky texture. 10:00 am start Physio for Crocheters – Exercises to loosen up stiff joints and remedies for dry, irritated skin and hands. 11:00 am start Panel Discussion: Yarn Shop – Hear from experienced yarn shop owners on operating a successful shop. 12:00 pm start | Fashions on the Field – Join the catwalk for a fashion show of crochet garments for your chance to win a prize. 1:00 pm start Protecting Your Intellectual Property – How to protect your designs and what to do if someone steals or copies your work. 2:00 pm start Susan Walsh of Peppergoose Designs – Susan shares her story as a designer and answers audience questions. 3:00 pm start Monetising Your Crochet – A presentation by someone who has made a career success from crochet. 4:00 pm start Fast Fingers Competition – Come on stage and enter this fun-filled competition to win a prize. 5:00 pm start |
Friday 2 June 2023
Repairs and mending – Find out how to repair those treasured items without more harm. 9:00 am start Discussion: Yarn Bases – From acrylics to natural fibres and all kinds of blends, we discuss the benefits and our favourites. 10:00 am start Up-cycling – How to recycle yarn from garments and repurpose old favourites. 11:00 am start Shelley Husband – Get tips on writing and selling your own patterns from an expert. 12:00 pm start Fashions on the Field – Join the catwalk for a fashion show of crochet garments for your chance to win a prize. 1:00 pm start | Get Your Patterns Published – Sara Huntington, Editor of Simply Crochet Magazine, shares how to get your patterns in magazines. 2:00 pm start The Sewing Basket – Learn more about this unique social enterprise that puts unused yarn stashes to good use. 3:00 pm start Crochet Blogging – Tips and tricks from a successful Crochet Blogger. Includes audience Q&A. 4:00 pm start Fast Fingers Competition – Come on stage and enter this fun-filled competition to win a prize. 5:00 pm start |
Amigurumi – tips and tricks on getting started and design success. 9:00 am start Resources for Beginners – CGA member who runs an online beginners club. A fantastic resource for all beginners. 10:00 am start Yarn Manufacturer – Go behind the scenes and learn how yarn manufactuers choose colours and decide on blends. 11:00 am start 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. 12:00 pm start | Fashions on the Field – Join the catwalk for a fashion show of crochet garments for your chance to win a prize. 1:00 pm start Join As You Go – turn a single square into a completed project with this handy method. 2:00 pm start Blocking – An underappreciated step in any crochet project, learn why blocking is worth the extra effort. 3:00 pm start Hexagon Cardigan – The easiest garment for any beginner. Learn how to make something stunning just for you. 4:00 pm start Fast Fingers Competition – Come on stage and enter this fun-filled competition to win a prize. 5:00 pm start |
All tickets for the National Crochet Conference are subject to our Event Terms.
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