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Craft Fair Melbourne (AUS)

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cfair_melb_headermainMelbourne, it’s finally your turn!  THE craft event of 2009, Craft Fair, will be in Southbank this week. Full of inspiration, advice and shopping, the fair is a complete craft experience, bringing the world of craft to you. Tons of hands-on workshops and classes, door prize competitions, and exclusive exhibitions make this show a must-see. Entry includes the Melbourne Bead Fair and the 2009 Victorian Quilt Showcase. Go here for more information and tickets.

The Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair
Thursday to Sunday, July 23 – 26, 2009
9am to 5pm daily & late ’til 8pm on Saturday
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
2 Clarendon Street
Southbank


Have you read?

Robert Bradford’s Soft Toy Sculptures: Where Childhood Memories Meet Contemporary Art

Robert Bradford is a British artist renowned for his vibrant and imaginative sculptures crafted from recycled soft toys and other found materials. His “Toy Stories” series showcases life-size and larger-than-life representations of animals and humans, meticulously assembled from an array of colorful plastic bits, buttons, brushes, combs, and parts of clothes pegs.

Each sculpture is a playful yet poignant commentary on consumerism and the disposable nature of modern society. By repurposing discarded toys, Bradford breathes new life into these objects, transforming them into captivating works of art that invite viewers to reflect on themes of waste and sustainability. ?

Bradford’s soft toy sculptures have garnered international acclaim, with his works displayed in galleries and exhibitions worldwide. His innovative approach to art continues to inspire and engage audiences, bridging the gap between childhood nostalgia and contemporary artistic expression.?

For more information on Robert Bradford’s “Toy Stories” series and to explore his gallery, visit his official website.