Buda Castlemaine | Traditional Arts Fair

20 Dec Traditional Arts Fair

Posted at 03:55h in News from Buda by VivHamilton

Where else would you get to see how to make bamboo fishing rods, sauerkraut, beeswax wraps or how to twist garden trimmings into delightful objects all in one day? At our second Traditional Arts fair of course!

A day of fun and with the continual demonstrations of sock making, weaving, knitting. as well as lacemaking certainly enhanced the day. Walking into the Garden room and viewing the gorgeous collection of half aprons along with amazing amount of locally made produce as well as second hand books was a treat.

The children’s activities of making clay models was a real hit, not forgetting the head garlands made a special moment for many children.

A huge thankyou to all of our volunteers who put many hours into making this day so special. To those who made the cakes and slices to sell, to those who provided service to the visitors, to our wonderful tour guides, to the best BBQ sellers, to those who worked to prepare the garden, to those who sold raffle tickets we send out the biggest thankyou. It could never have happened without your support. Thanks also to our supporters, Shedshaker brewery, Sprout Bakery and our wonderful demonstrators who really made the day. David Anderson, Ilka White, Jill Hildebrandt, Peter Lukaitas, Andrea McKey, Ali from Maldon Cherry Farm, Greg Block, Stan Smith, Bob Mason, Mark O’Sullivan, Jane Reid, Stefania Netcu, Maree St. Clare, Anne Landgdon and Kathy Rice.

With a profit of over $8,000.00 we are determined to make next year’s event even better.
Please put the 24thNovember 2019 into your diary now so you can be there again and bring your friends.

And a special request, if you are making a special produce could you put aside some jars for sale. We will label them for you.