
FIBRE FEST 2025
Join us for the 4th Annual
Fibre Festival @ TACC!
Saturday 31st of May 2025, 10am to 4pm
Come and join us for a day of fibre fun!
Entry with donation at the door.
~ Fibre Market Stalls ~
Shop for fibre products, materials, gifts and more from:
Fancy Yarns Australia
Fibrant Yarn
Janella Alpacas
Natural Yarn Co
Nice Life Creations
Society Knits
Yarn Central
~ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Fibre Display ~
See the amazing items created by Coota Locals with the aim of reducing fibre waste!
~ Fibre Demonstrations & Hands-On Activities ~
In the Visual Arts Room you will find some lovely ladies working on natural dying and print making.
Watch them work or have a go!
~ Community Art Project ~
Get involved in the creation of a shaggy wall hanging - a throwback to the 70s where the best carpets were shag! We’re hoping by the end of the day to have a super colourful wall hanging that will be hung at TACC as a lasting monument to the creative people of Cootamundra and the wider area. Please bring along any unwanted or leftover fibre products for use on the day.
~ Photography Tips & Tricks ~
Want to sell your fibre products but just can’t seem to get a good photo? From 12:30pm Sarah Hughes from Bye Bye Blackbird Photography will be running a short session on how to get the best shot of your fibre products for online marketing (website, social media, etc)! No need to book in, simply turn up.
~ Knitting & Crochet Advice ~
Want to learn how to how to knit and crochet? Or perhaps there is a certain stitch or technique you can’t seem to get right? You’re in luck. Marg will be at Fibre Fest all day and will be happy to answer your questions or give you a quick demonstration.
~ Crafty Movie ~
Have you ever enjoyed dirty dancing while knitting? Well now is your chance. At 4pm we will be screening the classic movie “Dirty Dancing” … with a twist. The lights will be left on low and you are invited to bring along your knitting, crochet, sewing or other craft projects!
PLUS we are offering a special Crafty Movie Ticket which includes the movie, a drink (beer, wine or soft drink) and a sweet treat! We will have a few sweet treats for you to choose from on the day. These tickets must be purchased by 12noon on Thursday 29th of May and they cost $20pp. (Online booking link coming soon). Regular tickets and kiosk items will be available at the door on the day.
If you have any questions about the Fibre Fest activities, please contact Natalie via email: chair@theartscentrecootamundra.org.au
Below photos from Fibre Fest 2024