Friday Craft Group

Next date: Friday, 24 July 2026 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• Provide an opportunity for "crafty" people to do crafts in companionship with others
• Have an enjoyable morning out with friends
• Experience fellowship and support from people with a shared interest in crafts
• Share experience and knowledge about different types of crafts with those who want to learn
• Do crafts and share accomplishments and creations with an encouraging audience

HISTORY

A number of current and past members were part of the Country Women's Association (CWA), which is where this ongoing activity began back in 1993 or 1994.

About five or six years ago, the group moved to the Community Centre, where they met in the Garage room for many years. In 2025, they moved to Room C due to scheduling conflicts.

DETAILS

The group is extremely informal and anyone is welcome. There is no cost to participate, but people have to bring along any supplies they need for working on their chosen craft.

People work on whatever craft they choose.

The group chats continuously throughout their time together. Some people come just for the fellowship and don't even do any crafts while they are there.

PEOPLE

Most weeks, 10-12 people come. Sometimes people arrive late or early (but don't miss morning tea), but many come and stay the entire time. If someone misses a few weeks, someone will likely call and check up on them to make sure they're okay, as friends do.

Currently, they have only one man attending, but would welcome others. Several members have been with the group since it began and others are much newer to the group.

PARTICIPANT QUOTE 

"I work on my crafts at home sometimes, but I prefer to do it here in company. These folks are all my friends."

Joyce, participant since the group began

MORE

• Some of the crafts that people work on are: crochet, tatting, diamond dotz (see https://www.diamonddotz.com), painting, knitting, cross stitch, sewing, mosaic, and quilting.
• If someone wants to learn about a craft, participants are happy to share their knowledge.
• They look forward to morning tea, where people often bring homemade or other special treats to share.
• Some participants have exhibited their crafts in the Yeppoon Show, but the group has never had an exhibit of their own.

When

Location

Yeppoon Community Centre, 80 John Street, Yeppoon, QLD, Yeppoon, 4703, View Map