Crafting Connections @ the Fitters Workshop

Celebrate Canberra’s crafting community at Fitters Workshop. Canberra is a veritable crafting and making paradise! As part of UPSTAGEING Canberra, Crafting Connections showcases some of the region’s great crafting collectives. Meet the creatives behind the work, see skills in action, and join in with hands-on activities.

What you’ll see in this session:

Angel Gowns Australia – See the extraordinary work of Angel Gowns Australia as volunteers transform donated wedding dresses into burial garments for babies lost before, during or shortly after birth. Learn about related items including pregnancy loss pouches and Angel Pendants.
angelgownsaustralia.org.au

Australian Red Cross Trauma Teddies – Find out how Trauma Teddies are made — from stitching to finishing — and see display prototypes. These teddies are distributed locally through the Australian Red Cross.
redcross.org.au/teddy/

Canberra Knitters and Crocheters – Join this welcoming social group, you can watch, learn the basics, or build your skills in knitting and crochet or just have a chat.
facebook.com/groups/canberraknitterscrocheters

Capital Stitchers – Explore the latest in sewing machine technology and view handcrafted pieces by Capital Stitchers. Members will also showcase ergonomic tools that support comfortable, accessible sewing. Advice provided on “sew worthiness” of your old machine.

asg.capitalstitchers.act@gmail.com

Knitters’ Guild NSW (Capital Region) – View members’ work, learn about the Guild, contribute to a shared visitor project, and chat with members about the benefits of crafting together.
facebook.com/groups/KnittersGuildQbn/