Hobby-x
Art in Johannesburg

Hobby-X Johannesburg 2011 - Southern Africa's undisputed leading exhibition of materials, equipment and supplies used for a wide variety of hobbies and crafts, is this year introducing new and exciting categories to its already extensive range.

Hobby-X promotes an innovative marketing approach that targets both Trade and Consumers. This two-pronged approach enables Exhibitors to target their marketing to the Trade Buyers, while generating brand awareness and building brand loyalty amongst consumers, ultimately resulting in increased demand for their products within the retail stores. Many of the visitors to Hobby-X have developed a passion for crafts and hobbies and are hungry for ideas and information on new products. In the busy-ness of life, we often overlook the importance of me-time. When your own me-time needs are being met you will be less resentful of all the demands put on your own time by life. Explore your creativity with pewter, glass art, doll making, power tools, woodworking and photography. - games, bungee trampolines, radio controlled models, puzzles and more. Show Me How is South Africa's very own craft show, hugely popular not only with local viewers but also with viewers from neighbouring states. Project 1: Heart-shaped Lino Blocks Project 2: Printing on Canvas Carve a floral design into a heart-shaped lino stamp, then use it to print a repeat pattern onto canvas, fabric, paper or board. Then, transform a tiny quail egg into delicate jewellery. Add finesse to a wooden box with silver leaf and unique embellishments. Print out the workshop booking form, select your preferred workshops, fill in your details and send it to us, and we'll take it from there you'll soon be able to Dream it, Design it, Make it! Chalk paint base, painting techniques for the foliage and an arrangement of inserts to make a quick, fun, mosaic project. Create a Scrapbook layout using the new Precision Stamper to make your own pattern paper designs and em