In BRISBANE this weekend - 2 great SHOWS

CRAFT… YOU LOVE IT! And we’d like to say thank you for visiting our Brisbane craft shows and making them so popular, including the Craft & Quilt Fair, Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo and the Craft & Sewing Show. And as a creative person, we’d like to let you know about two brand-new, inspiring shows coming up this weekend, July 13-15, in Brisbane. BONUS: You will get both shows for the price of one! SUPER BONUS: Download your "SAVE $2" ticket discount voucher HERE and save, save, SAVE!!
		THE LOVE VINTAGE SHOW Bringing together the best vintage and retro sellers from around Australia, it’s one giant pop-up shop for collectors, fashionistas, and those that love a little bit of nostalgia… It’s the perfect show for a ‘mum and daughter’ outing (find the perfect school formal dress!), and you will learn about the art of vintage from stage presentations and catwalk parades. Plus enjoy fabulous makeovers, a display of some of Marilyn Monroe’s most famous frocks, reproduced for the show, and discover treasures amongst the fashion, jewellery and homewares for sale… every piece tells a story! Here’s a selection of what you will find: Collectable Bakelite and Lucite jewellery from Online Antiques, all the way from Melbourne. Lace collars and motifs, lace dye, plus ricrac and pom-pom trims, from Starr Laces – perfect for adding a vintage or retro touch to your clothing and home.  Antique buttons from the late 1800s, set in sterling silver to wear as a piece of statement jewellery, hand-made by Renee Blackwell. Plus hats, handbags, frocks, jackets, prints, sewing notions, vintage porcelain, sunglasses, unique furniture and so much more! Visit www.lovevintage.com.au for more information.
		BRISBANE ART EXPO This is a fantastic new event for Queensland, bringing all aspects of visual arts together. If you are a collector, an artist, an art lover, a dabbler, an investor, or just want to learn more about art and how it is created, this is the Expo for you!      Come and see the finest artwork from galleries and artists from both Brisbane and beyond. Artwork on display will be for sale, and selected artists will be on hand creating artworks and explaining their thought processes and inspirations. The range includes paintings, photography, glass art, sculpture and more… PLUS there are loads of interactive artistic activities for visitors to try! See Mealie and Friends, including some of Australia’s pre-eminent chalk artists, create a fantastic 3D artwork at the Expo. Learn how to photograph your craft work in photography workshops with expert instructors. Meet artist, prize-winning author, avid Art Journaler and very popular teacher of creative workshops, Jane Davenport. You might recognise her work from the recent Scrapbook Expo. Just by visiting the Expo, you will go in the draw for a chance to win a $3,000 painting by the renowned Aboriginal artist, Sarrita King, who will be at the show creating her beautiful works. Visit www.artexpo.net.au for more information.
FAST FACTS FOR BOTH SHOWS Location: Brisbane Exhibition Centre, South Bank Date: July 13 - 15, 2012 Show Hours: Friday – 5.30pm to 9pm; Saturday – 10am to 5pm; Sunday – 10am to 4pm Tickets: Buy tickets online or at the door.Adults $14; Student/Senior/Pensioner $12; Child (10 to 16yrs) $7; under 10 yrs free. Your show ticket includes entry to both the Brisbane Love Vintage Show and the Brisbane Art Expo, located in adjacent halls. More info: www.artexpo.net.au  www.lovevintage.com.au
IMPORTANT: Mark these dates in your diary - October 17 to 21. Yes these are the the dates for the 'only-once-a-year' Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair. You can go online to buy tickets now at www.craftfair.com.au