Craft Corner set up at Parkes Homegrown with a stall full of gorgeous handmade items. Will you enter Craft Corner’s first ever Toy Challenge?
Craft Corner Parkes is bringing extra excitement to town with its very first Toy Challenge, an uplifting competition that celebrates the creativity and imagination of local makers. Craft Corner is located in the heart of Parkes, a vibrant community of passionate artisans and crafters dedicated to creating and sharing handmade treasures. From unique home décor to one-of-a-kind gifts, each piece tells a story and is crafted with love.
Participants are invited to craft any handmade toy—sewn, knitted, crocheted, or otherwise created. The judges will look for creativity, craftsmanship, and that special spark of charm. In the spirit of giving back, makers can also choose to donate their toys after judging to Sewing for Charity Australia (sewingforcharity.com) which provides handcrafted comfort items to families and children in need.
On Thursday, 7 November, two beloved members of the Parkes creative community.
Margaret Marshall and Joy Paddison will judge the entries. Their enthusiastic support for local crafters makes them the perfect choice for this debut event.
“This challenge really captures the essence of Craft Corner,” said a spokesperson for Combined Crafts Group Inc. “It’s about inspiring creativity, nurturing community, and spreading kindness—making something special by hand, and sharing it to brighten someone else’s day.”
All toys will be displayed at Craft Corner, Clarinda Street, Parkes, in the lead-up to judging, allowing the public to admire the skills and inventiveness of local craftspeople.
To find out more information about Craft Corner’s inaugural Toy Challenge or to join in, visit craftcornerparkes.au or call into the store. You only have until the 31 October to get your entries in, so don’t miss out.