More than 200 stallholders gather to provide demonstrations and insight into their craft and sell their wares. Following is a complete list of the 2009 stallholders to give you an insight into the wide range of arts and crafts on offer. To find out more about the stallholders, please hover over the "info" link.
For any nurseries wishing to apply for a stall in the Specialist Plant Nursery, please contact the TCF Secretary for an application form.
For stallholders wishing to register for the 2010 event, applications are now open... //download application form
Venue 1 (101-126) - Community Centre:
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| 101. Kath & Neil Goodall | info | Handcrafted silver & gold jewellery |
| 102. Bookseed | info | Painting/collage/embroidery, bk binding |
| 103. More Than Skin Deep | info | Aromatherapy products / skincare |
| 104. Dolls N Things | info | Rag dolls/clothing, soft toys, cottage craft |
| 105. Nostalgia Tasmania | info | Counted cross stitch |
| 106. Painting's by Rhyllis | info | Paintings |
| 107. Sashiko Design | info | Handmade bags & cccessories |
| 108. Carol West Designs | info | Jewellery |
| 109. New Century Ceramics | info | Handmade ceramics |
| 110. A. Josephine van den Berg | info | Jeweller/Designer |
| 111. Applique 4 Kids | info | Applique & Embroidery |
| 112. Stitched By Me | info | Smocking/Christening wear |
| 113. Kay Pearce | info | Resined tiles & painted canvases |
| 114. Artful Aussies.com | info | Home & Garden sculptures |
| 115. Bottleart | info | Glass platters - recycled wine bottles |
| 116. Skewiffy Textile Studio | info | Textiles/Wearable art clothing |
| 117. Glencraft | info | Australian animal puppets & toys |
| 118. The T Towel Gallery | info | Design and screen printing |
| 119. Lara Copper | info | Copper smithing |
| 120. Aviva Designs - craft | info | Handpainted womens wear |
| 121. Group Dimension | info | Handcrafted jewellery |
| 122. Prue Griffiths | info | Textile dyeing/hat making |
| 123. JFJ for kids | info | Handmade childrens clothing |
| 124. Deep Peace Studio | info | Glass, textiles and jewellery |
| 125. Happy Jack Creations | info | Handmade soaps & body products |
| 126. Beauty for Ashes | info | Glass, textiles and jewellery |
Venue 5 (501-538) - Community Complex
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| 501. B. Kurczok & D. Szczerba | info | Paintings & wood sculpting |
| 502. Cameo Garden | info | Garden art from recycled materials |
| 503. Cuero Art | info | Leathercraft |
| 504. Michael Reeve Wood Artist | info | Woodcarvings & sculptures |
| 505. Bismarck Metal Craft | info | Metal craft |
| 506. Pa-sawan | info | Knitwear |
| 507. Bird's Gallery | info | Bells, wind chimes & ceramic sculptures |
| 508. Robin Wingrave - Artist | info | Original artwork/prints - natural history |
| 509. Silvermist Studio | info | Gold & silversmithing |
| 510. Rina Art | info | Shell jewellery |
| 511. Marlene Ray | info | Reclaimed timber furniture |
| 512. Saddlers Run | info | Weaving & textile arts |
| 513. Pindari Herb Farm | info | Handmade herbal creams |
| 514. Deepblue Design Works | info | Handcrafted boxes & paper print designs |
| 515. Forever Flowers | info | Wire/Steel |
| 516. Joseph Austin | info | Printmaking - etching |
| 517. Ishshoes | info | Leather footwear |
| 518. Mockingbird Glass | info | Fusing & slumping glass/glass casting |
| 519. Linda George Jewellery | info | Jewellery/Silversmith |
| 520. Ditchfield Designs | info | Handpainted fabrics |
| 521. Noox | info | Polymer clay beads |
| 522. Joanne Mitchelson | info | Landscape watercolour paintings & limited edition prints |
| 523. Joanna Gair Fine Paper | info | Handmade paper |
| 524. Bonkers by Bettye | info | Boiled wool & felt |
| 525. Lola Greeno | info | Aboriginal shell jewellery |
| 526. Hideyo | info | Textiles, paper and printing |
| 527. Grietje van Randen | info | Felt making |
| 528. Thomas Westra | info | Metal art forms |
| 529. Prue Quarmby | info | Paper art & textiles |
| 530. Arcana Kaleidoscopes | info | Kaleidoscopes |
| 531. Natasha Milenovic | info | Jewellery |
| 532. Dean Smith Ceramics | info | Contemporary ceramic craft |
| 533. Hot Stuff Glass | info | Glassblowing |
| 534. Hanji House | info | Paper Sculptured Lamps |
| 535. Simon Raffan | info | Woodturning, pottery, furniture |
| 536. Shell Necklace Maker | info | Tasmanian Aboriginal shell necklaces |
| 537. Fibre Red | info | Textile Designer |
| 538. Michael Thomson Design | info | Fine furniture |
Venue 5 (540-546) - Micro-Brewers
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| 540. Sheffield Honey Farm | info | Honey, cordial, ales, mead & wax |
| 541. The Two Metre Tall Company | info | Craft Beer - hand pumped ale |
| 542. Iron House Brewery | info | Micro-Brew |
| 543. Moo Brew | info | Moo brew beer |
| 544. Seven Sheds Ales & Meads | info | Brewery & meadery |
| 545. Deloraine Fruit Wines | info | Wine |
| 546. Tasmanian Chilli Beer Co | info | Handcrafted beverages |
Venue 5 (550-571) - Rotary Pavilion
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| 550. Cheri Woodfield | info | Machine embroidery |
| 551. Cooper's Originals | info | Reborn artistry, portrature & acrylics |
| 552. Bryan Pearce Skin Tanning | info | Sheep skin products |
| 553. Gordon Harris Leadlight | info | Leadlight |
| 554. Jude Maisch, Terra Fiesta | info | Pottery & felt |
| 555. Shady Lady Lampshades | info | Handmade lampshades & accessories |
| 556. Karin Boyle Beadcraft | info | Beadcraft |
| 557. Reflections | info | Glass - leadlight & kiln fired porclain |
| 558. Glassy Arts | info | Glass - leadlight & kiln fired porclain |
| 559. Timberings | info | Woodwork |
| 560. Therese van der Aa | info | Handmade greeting cards |
| 561. Lesley Chaston Artist Designer | info | H'made lampshades & accessories |
| 562. Latitude 40 | info | Wool quilts, pillows & underlays |
| 563. Hansa Art Glass | info | Hand-glazed kiln-fired Art Glass |
| 564. The Grace Collection | info | Felt & artwear |
| 565. Chris Hannon | info | Glass & ceramics |
| 566. Clifford How Fine Art | info | Pastel paintings |
| 567. Taz-Hatz | info | Leather craft |
| 568. Spiral Dyed Fibre & Threads | info | Hand dyed textiles |
| 569. Iriginals | info | Felted wool |
| 570. Chimesmith | info | Metalwork |
| 571. Fenwick Makepeace | info | Scuptural pottery |
Venue 5 (575-596) - Gourmet Pantry
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| 575. Ashgrove Cheese | info | Cheese making |
| 576. Island Olive Grove Tasmania | info | Olives, oils, antipastos & pestos |
| 577. The Chilli Factory | info | Everything chilli |
| 578. Country Larder | info | Jams, relishes, chutneys, mustards, christmas cakes |
| 579. Grey Sands Vineyard | info | Tasmanian wine |
| 580. Chocolates By Kate | info | Chocolate lollypops |
| 581. Mandi's Kitchen | info | H'made boiled in a cloth gourmet puddings |
| 582. Gourmet Morsels | info | Pre-packaged Aust bush & international herb/spice blends |
| 583. Allegra's Orchard | info | Jam and doll making |
| 584. Gennaro's | info | Jams & fruit preserves |
| 585. 41 Degrees South | info | Aquaculture |
| 586. Tassie Taste Buds | info | Preserves & conserves |
| 587. Smoke & Spice Tasmania | info | Gourmet Salt |
| 588. Homestyle Plum Puddings | info | Homestyle plum puddings |
| 589. Gillespie's Ginger Beer | info | Non & alcoholic ginger beer |
| 590. The Fudge A Fare | info | Handmade & decorated fudge |
| 591. Venus Confectionary | info | Handmade confectionary |
| 592. H'made Jam & Sauce | info | Handmade jams & sauces |
| 593. R Stephens Tasmanian Honey | info | Tasmanian honey & beeswax products |
| 594. Trapper's Hut Whisky | info | Tasmanian whisky |
| 595. The Fudge Factory | info | Handmade fudge |
| 596. Callipari Wine/Ned Kelly Red | info | Callipari boutique wine & Ned Kelly Red/White |
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| - Classic BFS Pty Ltd | info | Pizza meatballs and meatswirls |
| - Sweet-As | info | Handmade sweets |
Venue 7 (701-726) - Quamby Pavilion (Showgrounds)
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| 701. Dolly Designs | info | H'made dolls clothes/accessories |
| 702. Design with Scarves | info | Scarves |
| 703. The Boathouse | info | Handcrafts |
| 704. Natureboy | info | Handmade Australian Incense |
| 705. Jack-In-A-Box Creations | info | Toy maker |
| 706. Bridestowe Lavender Estate | info | Lavender handicrafts |
| 707. Deeswax Wax Art | info | Encaustic art wax paintings |
| 708. Helen's Hand Puppets | info | Hand puppets & theatres |
| 709. S. Cassandra Designs & C. Buls | info | Ceramics, jewellery, knitting & spinning |
| 710. Tom's Bridport Turnery | info | Woodturning |
| 711. 2 Quilt Ladies | info | Quilting and patchwork |
| 712. West Tamar Woodcrafts | info | Woodwork |
| 713. Elite Gift Collectiont | info | Fashion accessories |
| 714. Allikatz | info | Glass and beaded jewellery |
| 715. Boat Harbour Pottery | info | Pottery |
| 716. Artipharti | info | Woodwork |
| 717. Dawnandra Crafts | info | Ceramic decoupage |
| 718. Jenny G's Art | info | Graphite drawings |
| 719. Essential Items | info | Household craft products |
| 720. See Green | info | Oils and soaps |
| 721. Anvers & Tasmanian Gourmet Sauces | info | Fine TAS chocolates, fruit sauces & mustards |
| 722. Sarva Gata Jewellery | info | Handcrafted silver jewellery |
| 723. Covers by Margaret | info | Sewn household products |
| 724. Lacey & Me | info | Handmade hair accessories |
| 725. Eliza Frey | info | Paintings & prints |
| 726. My Way Glass Engraving | info | Glass engraving |
Venue 7 (740-762) - Meander Pavilion (Showgrounds)
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| 740. Whimsical Woodworks | info | Beaded floral gifts/bedroom kids decorating/dolls/bears |
| 741. Monalisa Buttons | info | Handmade buttons |
| 742. School House Craft | info | Applique, embroidery & toys |
| 743. Silver Rose Jewellery | info | Bead & wire jewellery |
| 744. Fat Cat Ceramics | info | Pottery |
| 745. The Snow Queen's Garden | info | Hand embroidered decorations |
| 746. Quillwood Pens | info | Timber & resin products |
| 747. Richard & Jenny Neal | info | Wire & bead work, beadmaking & jewellery |
| 748. Celtmania | info | Handmade jewellery |
| 749. Quilled Cards & Bitty Bags | info | Quilling, sewing |
| 750. itty bitty | info | Handmade hair accessories |
| 751. Topshow 'The Noosa Hat' | info | Hats |
| 752. Windwerks | info | Kite & windsock making |
| 753. The Puzzle People | info | Wooden puzzles for children |
| 754. Lorraines Ribbon Rose Collection | info | Handmade Decorated Gift Items |
| 755. Natural Infusion | info | Soaps & skincare products |
| 756. Jilli Spencer & Gill Riches | info | Ceramics, basketry & topiary |
| 757. Gumtree Retreat | info | Natural edge timber |
| 758. Kaye-B-Bears | info | Bears & dolls |
| 759. Doll House & Dough Creations | info | Bread dough sculptures & doll house furniture |
| 760. Bisk-Art | info | Handcrafted biscuit/pastry cutters |
| 761. Bruce Bain Photography | info | Photography & framing |
| 762. Taonga Garden Art | info | Handcrafted garden sculptures |
Venue 7 (775-786) - Furmage Pavilion (Showgrounds)
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| 775. Roslyn's Pottery | info | Handmade pottery |
| 776. Neo | info | Organic tea & skincare solutions |
| 777. Morris & Joy Smith | info | Hand knitted garments & woodburnt items |
| 778. Tiger Ina Papera & Sons | info | Unique woodcraft |
| 779. Wyllie Creations | info | Crystalline glazed ceramics |
| 780. A Little Light | info | Candle maker |
| 781. Susan's Scrapbook Studio | info | Paper craft & photography |
| 782. Holliday Craft | info | Woodcraft |
| 783. Antonysen Art | info | Paintings in all media |
| 784. Andrae Weeks Art | info | Paining/Artwork |
| 785. The Country Patch | info | Handmade country craft |
| 786. The Gift Basket | info | Cloth dolls, doll houses & toys |
Venue 7 (787-798) - Specialist Plant Exhibition
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| 787. Bonnie Banks Nursery | info | Iris & perennials |
| 788. Fuchsia Fantasy | info | Fuchsia plants |
| 789. Mistydowns | info | Tree & herbaceious peonies, heritage roses, clematis, etc... |
| 790. Unique Topiary | info | Topiary |
| 791. Ichi-ban-ii Bonsai | info | Bonsai |
| 792. Woodlea Nursery | info | Plants |
| 793. Taz Wild Plants | info | Tasmanian native plants |
| 794. Jubilee Nursery | info | Rare/unusual shrubs & trees |
| 795. Many Rare Plants | info | Maples, conifers, magnolias, etc... |
| 796. Clematis Cottage Nursery | info | Plants |
| 797. Woodbridge Nursery | info | Bonsai |
| 798. Four Seasons Herbs | info | Herbs, edible plants, garlic, vegies |
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| - Australian Alpaca Assoc. | info | Tasmanian & Australian Alpacas |
| - Extreme Entertainment | info | Jumping castle & fairy Floss |
Venue 8 (801-808) - Rotary Park
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| 801. Linda B Designs | info | Hand painted ceramics |
| 802. Witch Art | info | Garden sculpture |
| 803. The Doghouse Bakery | info | All natural dog treats |
| 804. The Pottery Frog Shop | info | Pottery |
| 805. Natures Path | info | 100% Tasmanian olive oil soap |
| 806. Caricatures by Viccas | info | Caricature drawing |
| 807. TAS Copper/Metal Art Gallery | info | Metal Wall Decorations |
| 808. Hartzview Vineyard | info | Hartzview wine, ports, liqueurs, Tasmanian cassis & mead |
Venue 13 (1301-1307) - Bowls Club
| Stall number & name: | Info: | Craft: |
| 1301. Gray Owl Timber | info | Timber furniture & accessories |
| 1302. Creative Memories | info | Creating keepsake photo albums |
| 1303. Marsh Paddock Painters | info | Paintings, prints, cards, bk marks |
| 1304. Text-isle Tarts | info | Textile & jewellery art & craft |
| 1305. Chusaka Gallery | info | H'made air dried clay flowers |
| 1306. Lark Distillery | info | Distilled Tasmanian spirits |
| 1307. SB Designs | info | Stationery |
Renowned Melbourne-based glass blower Pauline Delaney will host workshops throughout the Fair on glass bead making. These one-hour workshops will show you how to make two blown glass beads which you can use for jewellery, decoration or any purpose - Cost is $55 per person.
Times: Friday to Monday in the Rotary Pavilion from 9am-12pm, and 1pm-4pm (on the hour).
Bookings: Pamela Tankard (03) 6362 3235 with payment by credit card.
Unique and beautiful sea creatures will be captured in glass in children’s workshops run by local Deloraine artist Jenny Lee Hutton. Children can select a mould of their favourite creature, then use glass to fill them and have them fired in the furnace. The glass creatures will be available for pick-up the following day, or from the Artists’ Garret in Deloraine after the event. Australia Post is also providing postage for children who do not live in the area.
Half hour or hour workshops held in Rotary Pavilion from Friday to Monday 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm (on the half hour). Cost $12 for half hour, $24 for hour workshop.
Bookings: Pamela Tankard (03) 6362 3235 with payment by credit card.
Limited places will be available for registrations on the day.
World-renowned glass blower James Dodson will be conduction glass-blowing demonstrations daily 10am-5pm, with feature demonstrations at 11am and 2pm at Venue 5
The world of marbles goes far beyond the cats’ eyes and toms we know of our youth. Jan Clay and Mark Riley from The World of Marbles in Sheffield will host demonstrations on glass marble making throughout the Fair.
The Tasmanian Craft Fair presents a range of awards each year recognising excellence in the field of Crafts and Arts. Awards are presented at an on-site gala celebration of the Craft Fair for all stallholders on Saturday, October 31. For further details, please contact the event Director 0410 557 598.
In 2009, the following awards will be presented:
The Premier’s Award – valued at $10,000
- Awarded for the best new (previously unexhibited and less than a year old) piece of art or craft
- The award is acquisitive, i.e. upon the announcement of the winning piece it will become the property of the Rotary Club of Deloraine
- Any medium is acceptable including silver, textiles, painting, sculpture, glass, and ceramics
- The piece must be representative of the applicant’s general body of work
- Entrants are to submit three photographs of each piece to be entered
- A non-refundable $20 administration fee is payable per piece entered
- 20 pieces will be shortlisted by the judging panel
- Each shortlisted piece will be prominently displayed at the entrant’s stall for the period of the Craft Fair
- Artists can enter more than one piece (each with a $20 administration fee), but can only have one piece shortlisted
- Each piece shortlisted will be available for purchase, but the buyer can only collect it at the completion of the 2009 Craft Fair (note that before the announcement of the winner at the awards ceremony on Saturday night October 31, pieces can only be sold subject to the Rotary Club retaining the winning piece)
- Entries, with photographs, to be received by September 30.
Tasmanian Craft Fair, Premier’s Award
C/- Rotary Club of Deloraine
PO Box 253
Deloraine 7304
Sponsors: Craft Arts International magazine; Rotary Club of Deloraine
Sponsor: Tasmanian Alkaloids
- This award is made to the best on-site working exhibit at the Craft Fair - (there must be raw materials on-site).
- The demonstrator must be executing the basic principles of their craft.
- The demonstrator must be able to articulate their subject and be prepared to talk to the public.
Stand Presentation Award – valued at $1000
Sponsors: Becks Electrical; Rotary Club of Deloraine
- This award will be made to the display that has demonstrated significant flair throughout the duration of the Craft Fair.
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Deloraine
- This award will be made to a first-time exhibitor at the Craft Fair who judges believe has displayed significant flair and talent.
Sponsor: The Wilderness Gallery
Sponsor: Peppers Calstock
Every year the Tasmanian Craft Fair recognises the skill and dedication of our top craftspeople through the Tasmanian Craft Fair Awards.
The 2009 stallholder awards were judged by Ken Lockwood, editor of Craft Arts International magazine; artist and designer Dr Gerry King; and Mrs Larissa Bartlett.
The awards were presented by Tasmanian MP Heather Butler at a ceremony this evening.
// read the media release for more details
We are happy to announce the following winners of the prestigious Tasmanian Craft Fair 2009:
- was won by Kiyomi Reid (stall 107) for her one-off handcrafted handbag which uses recycled kimono fabric, leather and denim.
- Daniel McWilliams (found object and digital media portrait)
- Dean Smith (ceramics)
- Sarayut Hachanlert (Pa Sawan or “Heaven’s Cloth” exhibit)
- Thomas Westra (steel sculpture Life Force)
Craft Arts International Award for Artistic Excellence:
- Colleen McLean of Iriginals (stall 569)
Tasmanian Alkaloids Working Exhibit Award:
- Clifford How (stall 566)
Becks Home Hardware Stand Presentation Award:
- Cameron Wright of Natureboy (stall 704)
Rotary Club of Deloraine First Time Exhibit Award:
- Greg Ash of Mockingbird Glass (518)
The Wilderness Gallery Innovative Functional Design Award:
- Colleen McLean of Iriginals (569)
Peppers Calstock Gourmet Pantry Award:
- Igor Van Gerwen of Anvers (721)
Commended:
- Hartzview Vineyard
- The Lark Distillery
- Allegra’s Orchard
- 41 Degrees South Salmon and Ginseng Farm
- Homestyle Plum Puddings
- Country Larder
