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USA art and craft vacations – the fun way to get stitched up

by Simon H
17 May 2017

Beading Hilton Pasadena

What’s sew good about America? The place is overflowing with handcraft delights of course! Sorry, that one had grandma in stitches. But seriously, if you want to go exploring, rummaging and browsing through the USA for some truly unique handmade gifts and trinkets, or even learn how to whip up some marvels of your own, these US holidays might seam too good to be true.Read More »USA art and craft vacations – the fun way to get stitched up

Creative hobby holidays around Australia

by Simon H
1 May 2017

Kaleidoscope: H. Pellikka via Wikimedia Commons | Glass beads: Pschemp via Wikimedia Commons

Tea cosies, doilies, lavender potpourri… boring! There’s more to art and craft than moth-balled wool. Spin yourself into elegant embroidery, gorgeous glasswork or picturesque portraits on one of our creative hobby holidays of Australia.Read More »Creative hobby holidays around Australia

Art-earoa—Kiwi Cultured Getaways

by Simon H
23 March 2017

Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, Christchurch Beading Tuition, Auckland

Do you like your art controversial, comical or crafty? New Zealand may be as pretty as a picture, but there’s more than just landscapes to gaze upon and share your views about. Pop on a beret and check out these muse inspiring cultured crafty capers and arty adventures. Read More »Art-earoa—Kiwi Cultured Getaways

Salvador Dali Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria

by Carolyn E
21 March 2017

The sixth exhibition in the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series at the National Gallery of Victoria is also the first comprehensive display of Salvador Dali works… Read More »Salvador Dali Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria

Bali bargains and Denpasar deals – Shopping in Indonesia

by Simon M
20 March 2017

: Wooden masks, Ubud

: Allson Residence, Jakarta

: Batik painting, Yogyakarta

It may not have the retail reputations of high-profile neighbours like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, but a wide range of quality goods and a very favourable exchange rate makes Indonesia one of Southeast Asia’s top shopping destinations. Read More »Bali bargains and Denpasar deals – Shopping in Indonesia