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Exhibiting artists and trades

We proudly promote and support Australian made, this is of utmost importance to our integrity and to each artisan that comes to the fair and openly shares their time, their knowledge and incredible skills over this special weekend. 
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Meet the makers - weekend long program

The ethos behind the Fair is one of discovery;  introducing you to the talented makers in this country that are pursuing careers in lost arts, rare trades and forgotten crafts. Artisans at the fair will be demonstrating and sharing their trades skills throughout each day. There is a live music program on stage each day to entertain you if you need to take a break, or take a seat in the historic racecourse grandstand and take in the atmosphere.  Freshly prepared food and beverages are available  by local providers. We support locally made; no soft drinks and no alcohol.  Vegetarian and GF options are available.

Exhibiting artisan makers

 

METAL & GLASS

Armourer  Bell Maker  Blacksmiths  Bladesmiths  Coachbuilder  Knifemakers  Metalsmiths  Silversmith  Toolmakers Locksmith  Goldsmith  Clockmakers   Penny Farthing Maker   Leadlighter

 

STONE, CLAY & WAX 

Stonemasons  Potters  Sculpturer   Stone Wallers  Chandler (candle maker)  Soap Maker  Porcelain Flower Maker

 

LEATHER

Leatherworkers  Bootmaker  Whip Maker  Leather Plaiter  Leather Tanner  Belt-maker  Bridle Maker 

Leather Tailors  Saddler  Bags / Accessories

 

DECORATIVE ARTS

Decorative Painters  Pinstripers  Sign Writers  Gilders (Gold leaf)  Letterpress  Printmakers  Dry Point Etching  

 Letterpress Typesetter  Portrait Artist  Botanical Illustrator  Print Compositor Portrait Artist

 

WOOD

Coopers / Barrel Makers  Chairmakers  Cabinet makers  Instrument Makers  Luthiers (Guitar Makers)  Bowyer (Long Bows)    Woodcarvers  Wood Turner  Harp Maker  Bush Skills & Slab Huts  Heritage Builders  Timber framers  Shingle splitters  Rocking Horse Maker  Wheelwrights  Toy Makers  Spoon Maker   Furniture Makers  Sculptors

 

TEXILES & FASHION 

Wool & Cotton Spinning   Loom Weavers   Wool Dying   Saori Weaver  Tailor  Denim Jeans Maker  

Uphosterer  Embroiderer   Traditional Toymaker  Lacemakers  

 

FIELD CRAFTS & CANE 

Fly Rod Maker  Basket Weaving  Cane Weaving  Corn Dollies  Wicker Weaving  Ropemakers

 

VINTAGE MACHINERY & HEAVY HORSES (WORKING CLYDESDALES)
Demonstrations and displays over both days

International guest artisans

 

Lost Trades is proud to invite and host some of the worlds most talented international makers to join our incredible Australian makers and showcase what they do exclusively at the Lost Trades Fair.  

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. 

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