Friday, August 28, 2009

wanted - crochet hooks and knitting needles

The upcoming Yarning workshop next Sunday 6 September is filling up fast, if you have sets of crochet hooks and knitting needles you can lend or give to us for the afternoon that'd be super crafty of you! please contact cut.paste.craft@gmail.com

lotsa love xxx

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Program Launch





Check out the beautiful Cut+Paste poster / flyer designed by Greedy Hen. We'd love some help getting these out n about, if you're able to distribute the program in it's printed glory send us an email cut.paste.craft@gmail.com and we'll post you a stack. old school like. much love xx

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Call for Stall Holders

Crafting in the context of environment and economic concerns, Cut + Paste takes traditions of craft and re-use and pastes them into the here and now for a craftacular event at The Red Rattler, 6 Faversham St. Marrickville, 11 - 13 September 2009. The weekend festival will showcase some of the most sustainable arts and crafts by local artists, designers and craftmakers, amongst organic fair trade treats and Devonshire teas.

This is a call out to artists, makers, designers, craftspeople who make handmade work within a sustainable context and would like to sell their wares at the two day makers market. Deadline for applications is 5pm Monday 24 August. Download application form here http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B3k1GddOlcyZYWQ4NzBiMjEtODQzMC00M2QzLThmYzYtODMyZTRjYjdiNDM5&hl=en

Festival lead-up workshops

In the lead up to this year's Cut + Paste Festival we're holding three free workshops, supported by Reverse Garbage and Marrickville Council, at The Red Rattler, 6 Faversham St. Marrickville.

3pm Sunday 23 August
Market your craft
Artist and designer-maker of Wife. sustainable products, Nicole Barakat will share her experience and knowledge on making, selling, pricing, marketing and being a professional crafter! There will also be a question and answer opportunity.

3pm Sunday 30 August
Upcycle your wardrobe
Bring a garment or two to transform into a new outfit or accessory, basic sewing skills required

3pm Sunday 6 September
Yarning – Crochet and Knitting Basics
Introductory course


Bookings via cut.paste.craft@gmail.com