

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 🧩 A Weekend of Crafting Bliss
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:30 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: CRAFT ALIVE with Port Bus to Newcastle
Friday 8th &amp; Saturday 9th May 2026

Craft Alive Newcastle is a vibrant event taking place at the Newcastle Jockey Club, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from world-class specialists through interactive classes. This event spans over three days, featuring a variety of engaging sessions specifically scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Whether you are a crafting enthusiast or a professional looking to enhance your skills, there are numerous classes available, each designed to provide hands-on experience and knowledge from experts in the field.
CraftAlive is a hands-on event. A chance to learn from world-class specialists with interactive classes. Class schedules are released 6 weeks prior. It is recommended that you book ahead to secure your spot.
Each event features both local and national experts with the latest craft supplies, kits, and equipment.

Highlights: Craft, Craft &amp; more Craft!

Inclusions:
•	Return air-conditioned coach transport.
•	Port Bus welcome pack including H20
•	Lunch at the Nabiac Hotel
•	Craft Store visits on our way to Newcastle
•	Dinner at Club Macquarie
•	1 x night at Macquarie 4Star
•	Entry to the show

Itinerary:
Day 1: Departing Port Bus around 08:00, we make our way through Port, Tacking Point, Bonny Hills, Laurieton &amp; Kew. Taree Craft Centre &amp; Knitty Gritty Yarn &amp; More, here we come! Morning tea is a Devonshire Tea in the Craft Centre. Lunch today is at the Nabiac Hotel. One more shop stop is at Eckersley’s Art &amp; Craft. Time to check in at the Macquarie 4 Star. Dinner tonight is onsite at the adjoining Club Macquarie.
Day 2: Checking out at 09:00, we head over to the Showgrounds for Craft Alive 2026! You will have until 14:30 there before we commence our journey home. A comfort stop @ Taree South Service Centre before drop-offs commencing around 17:30.

For more information or to book;
Phone:		02 6583 3330
Email:		admin@portbus.com.au
Website:		https://www.portbus.com.au
Book online	https://events.humanitix.com/craft-alive-26

All tours require a minimum no to proceed
Times &amp; Venues are subject to change

Twin $ 607 pp | Single $753 pp | $180 deposit pp
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle/a-weekend-of-crafting-bliss/200029693655433
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/craft-alive-26?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newcastle-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Newcastle Racecourse
- **lat**: -32.931689711311
- **long**: 151.73847565524
- **full address**: Newcastle Racecourse, 90 Darling St, Broadmeadow NSW 2292, Australia, Newcastle

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Port Bus Charters, Tours & Rentals Pty Ltd (https://allevents.in/org/port-bus-charters-tours-and-rentals-pty-ltd/12674351)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:00 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Newcastle Racecourse, 90 Darling St, Broadmeadow NSW 2292, Australia, Newcastle
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Port Bus Charters, Tours & Rentals Pty Ltd
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 🧩 A Weekend of Crafting Bliss ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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