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May 2019
Wool Combing with Julie Hofer
$50
Participants will cover all aspects of wool combing from basics to using the combs for blending fibre types and colours. All materials provided.
Find out more »Crocheted w/ Love: Poppy Brooch with Frances Carleton
$60
Learn the basics with Frances from Crocheted w/Love. This will cover casting on, single crochet, double crochet and finishing.
Find out more »Pin Loom Discovery with Julie Hofer
$50
Participants will weave plain or patterned squares suitable to make a beautiful lavender sachet. Everything needed is supplied including an assortment of looms, needles & scissors on loan for participants' use.
Find out more »Crocheted w/ Love: Corner2Corner (C2C) with Frances Carleton
$90
You’ll learn a range of stitches that will put you on the path to a lifetime of crochet. A kit with all the necessary materials will be provided.
Find out more »September 2019
Makers-Con
Hobbyists convene! The Makers Convention will unite stalls and attractions that showcase a range of hobbies with the high-quality handcrafts that visitors have come to expect. Attractions and demonstrations will also be lined up.
Find out more »The Old Bus Depot Markets 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Old Bus Depot Markets is thrilled to present its 25th Anniversary Celebration. It will be a day full of surprises. Think a BIG 25th birthday. Invite friends and family to come along and enjoy the vibrant market atmosphere. What's on? This event will spotlight the best experiences the Markets has to offer. Indulge in the endless colours, flavours, and music in a fabulous and historic industrial building. We also wish to express our gratitude to all the people who…
Find out more »October 2019
Themed Sunday: Collectables Sunday
Fancy yourself as a collector? On the fourth Sunday of the month, we highlight collectables – anything from records, to furniture and antiques. If it’s worth collecting, you’ll find it here! What might you find? On Collectable Sunday, we host a range of different stallholders who deal in an ever-changing stock of collectable items including ceramics and glassware, china and vintage clothing. If you’re into collecting smaller items, you’ll find things like small antiques, lamps and vinyl records. Larger collectables…
Find out more »November 2019
Themed Sunday: Multicultural Sunday
Love experiencing different cultures? On the first Sunday of the month, we add a touch of international ‘flavour’ to the markets. It’s like touring the world without leaving the markets. What might you find? A variety of stallholders offer handcrafted items from around the world – think gorgeous jewellery, clothing, accessories and homewares with a multicultural feel – and of course plenty of tasty international cuisine in our food hall.
Find out more »Christmas and Multicultural Sunday
It's that time of the year again! Kick off the Christmas season with the award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets. Browse the products of over 200 stalls. And see a colourful array of high-quality handcrafts that can make for the perfect Christmas gift. Love experiencing different cultures? This Christmas Sunday will be decorated with multicultural crafts. Witness a touch of international ‘flavour’ to the markets. Imagine touring the world in the nation's capital. What might you find? A variety of stallholders offer…
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas Markets at the Old Bus Depot
It's a time so full of wonder and joy. Join us in celebrating the annual Christmas Markets at the Old Bus Depot. Browse unforgettable one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts. Taste scrumptious seasonal treats. Have a fun day at the Markets with the whole family. Last, but not least, meet Santa! What might you find? It's one of the happiest and most bustling events at the Markets. Count on seeing high quality Australian handcrafts with a holiday twist. And loads of seasonal treats. It will…
Find out more »Christmas Kids Weekend
Take the family to the Markets for Christmas Kids. It will be a fantastic day out with a jumping castle, a hilarious elf show, and plenty of other entertainment. Spread the merriment and joy as we count down the days til' Christmas. Don't forget to grab some adorable Christmas presents while you're there. What might you find? Christmas Kids is one of the most cheerful events at the Old Bus Depot Markets. It's also become quite a holiday tradition. Hear laughter…
Find out more »Super Christmas Weekend
'Tis the season to do some last-minute shopping. And the Old Bus Depot Markets is the right place at the right time. Especially on Super Christmas Weekend. You'll find stalls with all kinds of specialty items. See the many holiday-themed high-quality handcrafts to make for the perfect Christmas present. Indulge in a vibrant market atmosphere and enjoy the weekend with friends and family. What might you find? In the season for giving, we’ve made sure that everyone has both Saturday and…
Find out more »February 2020
International Crafts and Food
We're taking International Day to new heights. If want to explore all the sensations from the different cultures around the world, then this is the day for you! What might you find? We will be hosting stallholders who specialise in items inspired by various cultures that covers a range of categories such as clothing, accessories, and especially FOOD! But that's not all. We'll also host musical entertainment to celebrate a fun and festive day at the markets.
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