Newcastle Craft & Woodshow 2011

[wheelinround]

I know this may cheer some of us up seems Newcastle Craft & Wood show 2011 will be on after all. :2tsup:

:~ The dates may not be to great though.

I have been told dates are also in some Aussie wood magazines.

Newcastle Craft Expo August 18 - 21 (http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/accom_result1.asp?code=22789&track=0)

[I_wanna_Shed]

Great news Ray! I do like that show. That puts it only six or so weeks following the Sydney show, but extremely conveniently placed on my birthday! Ohhhhhhh it's going to be a great birthday next year. Roll on August 2011 (with a pause in June for the Sydney show, of course!).

Nathan.

[Claw Hama]

Hi Ray, hmm, just has to be worth while, its been getting weaker each year. Being after Sydney won't help either most of us will have blown our wads at Sydney. Oh well you never know, have to stay positive about it.

[wheelinround]

Hi Ray, hmm, just has to be worth while, its been getting weaker each year. Being after Sydney won't help either most of us will have blown our wads at Sydney. Oh well you never know, have to stay positive about it.

A stanb of CH & TH works would be a good drawcard.:U

Nathan what a way to celebrate R taking you away to the Hunter for wine and wood weekend :; oh and her craft stuff too.:U

[I_wanna_Shed]

Yes great idea Ray! Show on Friday, then two nights in the Hunter. We need to replenish our Hunter stock (we'll probably replenish it with Mudgee wines over NYE), but any excuse will absolutely do!

Probably won't fit too much wine in the car if its full of timber though. I hope the show is a good one.
:fingerscrossed:

Nathan.

[Ozartisan]

I am confused!!
Talking with Bob (pres of Woodturners of the Hunter) a week ago when they brought a coachload up to visit Artisans Retreat - he indicated there would be no show in 2011.
Ah well - time will tell I guess.

But if anyone is wanting something to do next february - Artisans Retreat is planning a small show with a few key suppliers.
Will announce on these forums when details are finalised.

[Claw Hama]

That could be a nice little days outing, been meaning to call in when I'm up that way. (not that often but this may be the right excuse)

[KevM]

I am confused!!
Talking with Bob (pres of Woodturners of the Hunter) a week ago when they brought a coachload up to visit Artisans Retreat - he indicated there would be no show in 2011.
Ah well - time will tell I guess.



No mention of it on their website (http://www.woodturners.org.au/) either!

[wheelinround]

Peter & Kev that is exactly what I heard at Trend open days when the Newcastle mob came down by coach. It was one of the OTGA members who pointed out that he had got the latest Aussie magazine and it had it in there.

[Salty]

OK guys here it is from the horses mouth!!

THERE WILL BE NO 2011 WOODWORKING SHOW IN NEWCASTLE.

We could not comply with Expertise events new 4 day show (as well as a change of dates) as all our exhibitors, bar one, would not have participated, nevertheless, that was a commercial decision for them and not us to make.
We are hoping however to try and regroup and do something in 2012 - don't know what, don't know when yet.
It really does depend if we can convince someone in the Woodturners of the Hunter to sacrifice a year of full time work to organise it at a princely salary with lots of zeros in it, in fact ALL zeros!!
As well as that we have to get our exhibitors behind us again as they are our lifeblood and their support is vital.
Please bear with us and we hope to be able to have what we consider to be another great show up and running in 2012.

[Claw Hama]

Oh well, just have to spend all my money in Sydney:D

[Salty]

Just for Forum Members information, Woodturners of the Hunter are participating at the Newcastle City Farmers Markets on the second and fourth sunday of each month. We have lots of finished products for sale as gifts etc but we also have our timber stock on display and for sale.
Heaps of green and partially dried Camphor, Silky, Norfolk, Brown Pine, Ironbark and other bits and pieces. So if you are looking for some slabs come on over and have a poke around.
More info at Woodturners of the Hunter: Woodturners of the Hunter (http://www.woodturners.org.au/)

[I_wanna_Shed]

OK guys here it is from the horses mouth!!

THERE WILL BE NO 2011 WOODWORKING SHOW IN NEWCASTLE.

We could not comply with Expertise events new 4 day show (as well as a change of dates) as all our exhibitors, bar one, would not have participated, nevertheless, that was a commercial decision for them and not us to make.
We are hoping however to try and regroup and do something in 2012 - don't know what, don't know when yet.
It really does depend if we can convince someone in the Woodturners of the Hunter to sacrifice a year of full time work to organise it at a princely salary with lots of zeros in it, in fact ALL zeros!!
As well as that we have to get our exhibitors behind us again as they are our lifeblood and their support is vital.
Please bear with us and we hope to be able to have what we consider to be another great show up and running in 2012.


Sorry to hear that Salty and thanks for clarifying. I considered this to be a very good event, especially considering it was organised and run by a club - I know the effort that goes into events 1/4 of this size.

Hopefully all is back on board and successful in 2012.

Nathan.

[Salty]

Cheers Nathan, we do appreciate the feedback.
Yes it is a HEAP of work to organize but we always thought it was well worthwhile and it had the additional benefit of our Club being able to donate over the past 12 years $530,000 to the John Hunter Hospital's Kids Club.
Let me tell you this one of the Club's proudest achievements.:2tsup:

[wheelinround]

Salty as CH and Nathan said thanks for clarifying, I still wonder why though it was advertised as such via the magazine and the Crafters wesite.

Its a darn good cause that and they should be very proud of the effort thats a big public donation.

[Claw Hama]

It would be great to see it fire up again, timing needs to be before Sydney and a big enough gap between them that we (Sydney Newcastle, Central and Mid North Coast) get two shows a year. If its too close to Sydney people spend all their money there. If I need tools, timber, trinkets I would hold off and wait to support the show. November wouldn't be bad, early Xmas presents or Feb that give four months to save for Sydney again.

[Salty]

Salty as CH and Nathan said thanks for clarifying, I still wonder why though it was advertised as such via the magazine and the Crafters wesite.

Its a darn good cause that and they should be very proud of the effort thats a big public donation.

Wheelin the only explanation I can give is that Expertise Events let the Newcastle City Council Tourism people know about their show ( a 4 day event in august) and the NCC Tourism people just repeated last years ad which included us.
We are not mentioned on the craft Expo website or promotions which is as it should be and I'm sure their show will be great - just not with us.
I have notified NCC Tourism of the change so here's hoping the confusion will end here!!

[Salty]

It would be great to see it fire up again, timing needs to be before Sydney and a big enough gap between them that we (Sydney Newcastle, Central and Mid North Coast) get two shows a year. If its too close to Sydney people spend all their money there. If I need tools, timber, trinkets I would hold off and wait to support the show. November wouldn't be bad, early Xmas presents or Feb that give four months to save for Sydney again.

Thanks for the feedback Mark - I've set up a page on our website Woodturners of the Hunter: Woodturners of the Hunter (http://www.woodturners.org.au) and on the Expo 2012 page we would love any feedback you may have to guide us on how to best serve our followers. Please feel free to comment there.
By the way loved your work at the Back to Back Gallery recently. Great!!:2tsup::2tsup:

[wheelinround]

Wheelin the only explanation I can give is that Expertise Events let the Newcastle City Council Tourism people know about their show ( a 4 day event in august) and the NCC Tourism people just repeated last years ad which included us.
We are not mentioned on the craft Expo website or promotions which is as it should be and I'm sure their show will be great - just not with us.
I have notified NCC Tourism of the change so here's hoping the confusion will end here!!


Sorry Salty your wrong there thats why I posted the link above it states. Edited your right about The Craft site although it did the other day when I posted the link.

"See, try and buy the latest craft supplies from specialty suppliers from all over Australia, get expert advice and instruction in hands-on classes and gain inspiration from magnificent displays at the Craft & Quilt Fair. Whether you’re a budding handyman or a seasoned wood-turner, the Woodworking Hobbies Expo presented by the Woodturners of the Hunter Co-op Ltd, will equip you with the know-how, tools, accessories and timbers to make your next creative project a success."

[Claw Hama]

Hi Salty, ok will check out the site, it would be nice to find the right combination to get enough buyers and a good cross section of suppliers. I remember the show about three or four years ago was great but since then it has dwindled.
Glad you liked Back to Back show it was a lot of fun.

[Ozartisan]

Have locked in dates for Artisans Expo next Feb ..
Put Friday 25th and Saturday 26th Feb 2011 in your diaries.
It won't be a big show - but quality suppliers!
More details as they come to hand!!
Cheers
Peter

[Claw Hama]

Duly locked:U and waiting, are we there yet :?

[NCArcher]

Just a little further.
Also locked. Want me to pick you up on the way Claw?

[Claw Hama]

Could be an option, I might reserve a seat but I may already be up that way visiting some relows. We'll stay in touch and I'll let you know a little closer to the time if thats ok:2tsup:

[Salty]

Our Club (Woodturners of the Hunter) took a bus up to Peters last month for a trip. :2tsup:
Would it be a worthwhile project to hire a bus from Newcastle to go up to Peter's Expo Friday 25th and Saturday 26th Feb 2011???
Would any Forum members in the Newcastle area be interested in joining us?? Good opportunity to meet like minded people, shoot the breeze and defray the traveling costs.