Craft Corner Parkes

04/11/2026

🐝 Meet the Maker … Sharyn

Tiny beads … a whole lot of patience and a passion that’s lasted decades! ❤️

Sharyn shares a little of her creative world …

“I’ve been creating since I was a teenager … mainly sewing, knitting and embroidery, but I’ve tried lots of other things along the way.

I discovered beads in the early ’90s and found my passion! I especially love seed beads … the smaller the better … and bead weaving.

Over the years, I’ve sold my creations at markets, galleries and exhibitions, and shared my craft through teaching locally and at major bead and gem shows.

Belonging to Craft Corner means I can hang out with other local creatives, make what I love and then release it into the world to be loved by someone else. There’s no pressure.

Currently, I’m obsessed with making little beaded bees from a pattern I found. They bring me great joy and are just so cute! 🐝

My workspace is usually chaotic, with several projects on the go at once … which can get pretty messy!”

From loose beads on a busy workbench to something lovely to wear … every little bee carries a little of Sharyn’s joy. 💕

Pop into Craft Corner and discover something handmade to love!

📍 237 Clarinda Street, Parkes

Handmade Means More 🫶

03/11/2026

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02/11/2026

🎄 A LITTLE SNEAK PEEK …

Some lovely handmade gifts have found their way into our Christmas Cracker prizes … thanks to our talented Craft Corner members! 🎁❤️

Every stitch, knot and finishing touch represents someone’s time, skill and care … generously donated.

Thank you to our members for sharing your creativity and giving us something special to give away! 🫶

Handmade Means More ❤️

Pop in for a closer look … and grab your tickets!
🎟️ $2 each or 3 for $5
📍 Craft Corner … 237 Clarinda Street, Parkes

02/11/2026

✂️ YOU SEE THE FINISHED PRODUCT …

But what you don’t see is the scissors that mysteriously disappear whenever they’re needed … or the sewing machine tension with a mind of its own or the stitching that’s been sewn, unpicked and sewn again! 🤭

You don’t see the messy creative space, the muttering under the breath or the moments when the whole lot nearly ends up in the bin! 😂

What you do see is the result of patience, skill, creativity and someone caring enough to get those little details just right. ❤️

Because handmade isn’t just about what you buy … it’s about what goes into making it.

Handmade Means More 🫶

30/10/2026

While we love our handmade goodies, there are plenty of other surprises tucked away in our Craft Corner Christmas Cracker hampers too!

From Bluey and princess dolls to colouring books and more … we’ve made sure the kids haven’t been forgotten! 💕🎅

And this is just a little peek at what’s hiding in our 10 fantastic hampers!

🎟️ Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5
🎁 FREE ticket with every $20 purchase in-store
📍 Tickets available at Craft Corner, 237 Clarinda Street, Parkes
🎄 Drawn 20 December!

You never know what our elves might have tucked away! 🤭🎅

30/10/2026

💕🧶 Little hands … big decisions! 🤩

So many beads to choose from … where do you even start?!

We had a little crafty fun at Our Shire - Made by Many in Cooke Park, with some budding young makers getting creative and making their very own bracelets and keychains. 📿💕

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, supported our Christmas Cracker raffle or joined in the fun.

And a big thank you to our wonderful Craft Corner volunteers! ❤️

After all … every maker has to start somewhere! 🥰

29/10/2026

🧶✨ A little mystery … a lot of crafty fun! 🤭

Beads, buttons, ribbons, lace, yarn and all sorts of colourful bits and bobs!

What on earth are we going to do with this lot, you may ask? 🤔

Well … you’ll just have to come along this afternoon and find out! 🤭

Let’s just say it’ll be a little bit of crafty fun … Made by Many! 💕

📍 Cooke Park … Site 33

No experience needed … just bring yourself, a little curiosity and maybe a friend or two!

27/10/2026

🧶💕 Pull up a chair … we’ve got a yarn to share! 🤭

Craft Corner is heading to Cooke Park this Friday for Our Shire … Made By Many!

We’re more than just a shop! We’re a community of local makers and creators who share their talents, sell their handmade goodies, volunteer and enjoy a good old-fashioned chinwag. 💛

Come and meet some of our members, discover what Craft Corner is all about and join us for a sit, knit and chat! 🧶☕

📅 Friday 30 October | 3pm–7pm
📍 Cooke Park, Parkes … Site 33

You don’t need to be crafty to be part of Craft Corner … just come and say g’day! 💕

27/10/2026

A new face at Craft Corner! 🤩💕

We’re delighted to welcome Amanda and her gorgeous, colourful greeting cards … featuring quirky little characters guaranteed to make you smile! 🥰

When she’s not busy working full-time, Amanda loves getting creative and trying new hobbies. Home and crafting are her happy place! 🧵✂️💕

And rumour has it she makes a delicious caramel slice too … which might just find its way into Craft Corner soon! We’ll keep you posted! 😉🥮

Amanda has also kindly volunteered to help out in the shop, so if you spot her lovely smiling face behind the counter, be sure to say hello and make her feel welcome! 💛

25/10/2026

📰🎄 Look who’s made the news! 🤩

We’re tickled pink to see our Christmas Cracker featured in The Parkes Phoenix!

What started as a fundraising idea has turned into something pretty special … thanks to the generosity of our wonderful local businesses and the community getting behind us. 💛

A big thank you to The Parkes Phoenix for helping us spread the Christmas cheer!

It’s a lovely reminder of what a community can achieve when everyone pulls together. 🥰🎁

Parkes Craft Corner is spreading a little extra Christmas cheer this year with its Christmas Cracker Hamper Raffle, thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the hard work of its volunteer members. An incredible 10 hampers are up for grabs, including two major prizes valued at approximately $...