Lost Trades “celebrates the art of skilled manual work,ancient crafts and rare trades,..These trades and the incredible artisans and real makers who continue to pursue these trades as a career deserve a platform to showcase their skills, incredible craftsmanship and share their knowledge.”
Lost Trades was founded in 2011 and has over 15000 visitors through the gates over two days . There are over 120 stall of fascinating trades and amazing artisan, all passionate about their skill and happy to share it.
I stopped and sketched at a few stalls and listened to the demonstrations and the audience questions.
After the first warm up sketch, I decided to sketch with my Lamy Safari ink pen and then add colour to the tools or craft or sometimes the maker. All done on location. I also decided not to continue the sketch when I got home. I am interested in capturing what I did on the spot.
I will however, look up the details of the person and their trade and add that information to the page. I am interested in knowing what I sketched.
This is my third (or fourth) visit and I will be back !.
Next year I will stay overnight in Kyneton and go to the Lost Trades Fair on the two days.