Craft & Sewing Fair (Rosehill) 8 to 11 March 2012

Posted Tuesday, 17^th January, 2012

Craft & Sewing Show (previously Craft Expo) is on again this year at Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney. Opening 10am to 4.30pm daily, this promises once again to be a must do on the creative person's calendar.

Wander through a marketplace full of great ideas and inspiring designs. Feast your eyes on exciting displays and features that will intrigue and impress. Find a new project and enjoy that creative spark.

The FDAA and it's members will be present all 4 days of Craft Expo with Association information, membership opportunities and an exciting painting experience that will involve the use of a credit card (yes ... they have another use), some canvas and some paint.

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Annual General Meeting 2012

Posted Tuesday, 17^th January, 2012

Our AGM is being held at a new venue Checkers Resort & Conference Centre, Terrey Hills on Saturday 18 February - 11am to 3pm.

This is a wonderful venue and our meeting, promises to be a great chance for all to catch up with old friends as well as introducing new ones to the FDAA and its members. Featuring Brigette Cox & Lorraine Wingfield regaling us with stories of their travels to Jordan & HOOT respectively, it should be an entertaining event. The AGM will also included the presentation and display of the Awards of Excellence winners and entries for 2012, plus the presentation of the 2012 Committee.

RSVP for this event is due 20 January 2012.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2012

Posted Sunday, 25^th December, 2011

The FDAA celebrated the coming festive season with good company and some Christmas Cheer late November. Creative drive abounded with our lunch & Gingerbread House building & decorating Christmas Meeting. A wonderful array of beautiful houses left the gathering to adorn Christmas tables around Sydney.

Congratulations to Dawn Lewis for winning 'Best' Gingerbread House with her 'pink' themed house (pictured below left) but the choice was a difficult one!! Lorraine & Marielle also show us their wonderful creations!

Our President, Lana Williams, and all the Committee wish to extend warm wishes for the festive season to all members. May 2012 bring you all much more time with your brushes along with peace, happiness & contentment!

Website Updates

Posted Sunday, 27^th November, 2011

The FDAA website will be undergoing updates during the Christmas & New Year period. You may find that the website is not fully functional during this period.

General Meeting & Car Boot Sale - 8th October

Posted Friday, 2^nd September, 2011

We are excited to announce our next General Meeting (start 9.30 am) will be held in conjunction with a Car Boot Sale.

A brief meeting will be followed by a 'Car Boot Sale' - bookings essential - in the St Ives Community Church grounds. This is a great opportunity to sell re-usable items, painted pieces, unpainted wood, partially painted wood. There will be a display of Folk & Decorative Art pieces, our Manly Exhibition DVD will be on show for those who did not see the original Exhibiton, a demonstration table and hands on painting opportunites will also be on offer. A coffee shop and live music will add a great atmosphere to the event. This is a combined event with the St Ives Community Church & FDAA.

Due to the Car Boot Sale, parking in church grounds is limited.

Contact for Car Boot Bookings - Lana Williams Ph 9453 4574