It is the weekend of the Lost Trades Fair at Kyneton, an hour or so from Melbourne.
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.