Ticket Information

Purchase tickets and you will have the opportunity to select the classes you want to attend as part of your booking or at a later date if you prefer. Instructions on making class selection is explained during the booking process.

All prices include GST.

Option 1: Weekend Pass ticket $299

A Weekend Pass entitles you to select up to 8 activities to attend – a saving of $61!

Weekend Pass holders will be entitled to the following:

• Attendance at 8 activities of your choice (workshops, masterclasses or tours – 1hr 45min each) please note some tours & workshops are double sessions and therefore the equivalent of 2 classes within this pass
• The HANDMADE 2011 goodie bag
• The HANDMADE 2011 handbook
• Complimentary entry to the knit lounge – details available soon

Option 2: Individual Class ticket $45 per class

Those who purchase individual class tickets will be entitled to:

• Attendance at the number of activities you book (workshops, masterclasses or tours – 1hr 45min each) please note some tours and workshops are double sessions and therefore the equivalent of 2 class tickets. If you wish to attend more than 6 classes book a weekend pass – it's cheaper than 7 classes! A maximum of 8 activities can be attended over the weekend.

Other Options:

Meet the Makers Party & Pop Up Store Party $30

HANDMADE Lectures $20

Te Papa Lectures FREE

Workshops

Each workshop is the equivalent of one individual class ticket, or two individual class tickets if a double session. Weekend pass holders can select these as part of their activity selection.

Workshops give attendees the opportunity to learn and make under the guidance of enthusiastic and expert teachers. Within an interactive environment attendees will come away with a finished item and the satisfaction of completing a handmade project!

Most workshops (excluding the full day or two day workshops) occur twice in the programme to help avoid you missing out on your preferred class selection.

Full Day Workshops – design and create silver treasures

The equivalent of 4 x individual class tickets or 4 x classes out of a Weekend Pass plus material costs

Ingrid Schloemer, Jewellery Designer, will be teaching two exciting full day workshops during HANDMADE 2011.  

Each workshop is different, although they will cover some of the same material.

Numbers are very limited.

Weekend pass holders can select this workshop in their class selection.

Full Day Workshop – advanced quilt workshop

The equivalent of 4 x individual class tickets or 4 x classes out of a Weekend Pass plus materials

Kathy Doughty renowned Australian based quilter and owner of retail shop Material Obsession will teach advanced quilting techniques to expereinced quilters. This workshop only occurs once in the programme.

Numbers are very limited.

Weekend pass holders can select this workshop in their class selection.

Two Day Workshop – A Quilt in Two Days: A Lap Quilt for Beginners

The equivalent of a Weekend Pass plus material costs. Weekend Pass holders can select this as their activity selection.

Jill Bowman will be teaching a comprehensive two day workshop alongside the HANDMADE programme.  

The time it takes to make the small quilt from start to finish means that this workshop will be continuous over two days.

Numbers are very limited.

Workshop Materials

Materials required for individual workshops are not included in the class fee. Please bring your own materials guided by the "materials list" for each workshop. Alternatively, if materials or kits are required/available for purchase at the workshop this is stated in the materials list. Click here for the materials lists.

Masterclasses

The equivalent of one individual class ticket. Weekend pass holders can select these as part of their activity selection.

Masterclasses are entertaining and informative presentations and demonstrations from highly regarded experts. In nearly all cases they are not hands on classes.

Each Masterclass occurs once in the programme and they are a unique opportunity to watch and learn from HANDMADE ambassadors.

Extra activities

Opening

FREE entry for any HANDMADE attendee – more details on or before 27 May

Kick start your HANDMADE weekend with our opening. Available to all HANDMADE class attendees – if you are attending a workshop, masterclass, lecture or tour you can also attend this session. Entry is on a first-in first-served basis on the day.

HANDMADE lecture series

$20 incl GST

Hear from a variety of speakers from a range of backgrounds talking about the historical, cultural, social and commercial aspects of craft. You need to pre-purchase tickets to the HANDMADE lectures.

Te Papa Lectures

FREE ENTRY

As well as the HANDMADE speakers Te Papa will have collection based lectures which are free to attend and open to the public - as such these will be filled on a first in first seated basis on the day.

knit lounge: presented by Holland Road Yarn Company

FREE ENTRY for any HANDMADE 2011 ticket holder, $5 entry fee for non HANDMADE 2011 ticket holders (payable upon entry – no pre sales available)

Drop in at any time during HANDMADE 2011 and talk to our knitting experts and get advice, you can even bring in your mistakes and they'll show you how to fix them! Holland Road Yarn Company will be on hand to supply yarn, needles and patterns when you visit.

gift it: peace by piece for charity

Join us in the HANDMADE knit lounge and give something back. Either knit a peggy square during this knit lounge session or drop one off and our expert knitters will join them up to create some comforting blankets for the children at Ronald McDonald House to brighten their winter.

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Cancellations

Should you be unable to attend a cancellation request must be forwarded in writing to Avenues Event Management.

Cancellations received in writing by Wednesday 4 May 2011 will receive a full refund, less an administration charge of $15.00 including GST. After this date no refunds will be made.

However, attendee substitutions are permitted up to and including registration at HANDMADE 2011. Please inform Avenues Event Management of any such substitutions as early as possible.

Acknowledgement of Registrations

Information you provide when registering or registering your interest for HANDMADE may be used by HANDMADE LTD to assist with administrative and planning purposes for promotion, networking, revenue raising and administration of this and future HANDMADE events (including provision of a delegate list to sponsors and exhibitors). The information that you provide in your online registration form and information provided at any other time during the event, including without limitation any feedback obtained during the event, will be used by HANDMADE LTD to offer, provide and continue to improve its event and other services. We intend to communicate with you via email from time-to time to promote and manage this event and future events.