Newcastle Craft & Woodshow 2011

[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 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!!

[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 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

[Salty]

Our Club (Woodturners of the Hunter) took a bus up to Peters last month for a trip.
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.