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We have delved into the rich content of to find some great suggestions for people who want to learn a craft or get together with others who enjoy creating things. This is some of what we've found:

– there are 2 groups in Adelaide that do knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, making new things from old materials. They have a lot of fun.

 – making warm clothing, blankets and toys for needy people.

– knit squares for blankets to help save the lives of babies and children in developing countries.

 – guerrilla knitting where public places and street furniture are covered in knitted items just for fun.

Craft with an environmental message - the . 

Here are some organisations and groups that promote and teach crafts:

• Basket making –
• – offer creative activities for participants
• Lace making –
• Pottery –
• Quilting –
• Spinning & weaving –
• Toy repairs –
• Woodcrafts –

There are plenty of opportunities to learn craft skills and attend classes. Most community centres offer a variety of arts and crafts sessions - check to find a centre in your area. There are over 90 around South Australia.

offers short courses and certificate courses so you can learn for pleasure or to gain a qualification.

has branches around the metropolitan area and in the country, some offering arts and crafts courses.

 - try basketry, leadlight, picture framing, jewellery making, mosaic, pottery, bookbinding

Have you heard of ? It's an online community for selling and buying handmade items and a great place to get ideas and inspiration.

For those who are interested in practicing professionally, contact , the peak industry organisation in South Australia for craft, design and visual art practitioners.

Want to find more? Check out .

If your arts & crafts organisation or activity are not listed there, let us know so we can help you spread the word.