Australian Design Centre Marketplace
Basketry NSW has been invited by the Australian Design Centre (ADC) to showcase our diverse work in their Saturday Marketplace. The ADC is in the heart of Sydney and supports the work of craftspeople and designers.
Image: From the imagination of Mary Preece
Primrose Park Exhibition & Open Day
The month of June will see another group exhibition showcasing the works of all groups that meet at Primrose Park Art & Craft Centre. The theme for the exhibition is “Forces of Nature”.
Image: ‘Coiled Basket’ Nerida Little
Winterfest
Basketry NSW will be participating in Winterfest, Sydney’s Medieval Fair. Hawkesbury Showground. More details soon.
Annual Basketry Exhibition
The annual Basketry NSW exhibition runs for the month of August on the mezzanine level of the Primrose Park Art and Craft Centre in Cremorne. All members are encouraged to submit work for exhibit according to the theme.
Image: ‘Beeswork’, Ruth Shteinman
Craft Week
The 9th annual Sydney Craft Week Festival will run from 10-19 October 2025. Ten days of making, stimulating exhibitions and events and inspiring conversations about craft in all its forms for Sydney's designer makers, craft community and craft lovers. More information soon.
Information Session: Copyright and Intellectual Property in Basketry
At the regular Friday meeting in May, we will be joined by representatives from the Arts Law Centre. We have asked them to specifically respond to questions about intellectual property and copyright as these pertain to Basketry. There will be an opportunity to ask questions on the day.
The information session will start at 11am and run for an hour or so.
If you cannot attend in person and wish to hear this presentation, we aim to have a zoom facility set up. Please email basketrynsw@gmail.com.au if this is your preferred option.
For more information about the centre click here: Arts Law
Ghana Basket Weaving Workshop
In this workshop you will learn how to weave a small basket using traditional Ghana basket weaving techniques. We use recycled Ghanaian fabric and recycled plastic from Ghana that has been woven into twine.
Image: ‘Smokescreen’ Flora Friedmann
Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail
Bathurst will celebrate its rich history, paying homage to the trades and traditions that have helped shape the region, at the return of the annual Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail in April 2025 at the iconic Bathurst Showground
Image: Basketry NSW Stall
