Art & Craft Swap | Linden New Art Community Day | St Kilda

Linden New Art is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year and inviting locals within the City of Port Phillip to their house party on the 27th of June from 1 – 4pm.

Art & Craft Swap by Share&Swap Shop
Share your unused or pre-loved art materials and craft supplies, and exchange them for something new-to-you! It’s a fun, sustainable way to refresh your creative toolkit, meet fellow makers, and spark new ideas.

What to share?
Please share maximum 5 items.
Anything non-bulky that you'd comfortably share with close friends. The suggested items are listed below

No Items to Share? No Problem!

You are welcome to join our swaps even if you don’t have anything to share. Come along, enjoy the community vibe, and find some treasures for your creative projects!

Swap time:

• 1pm - 3:30pm Items drop-off (we do not accept any donations past 3:30pm)

• 1:30pm - 4pm Free Shopping

Suggested items for swap:

Art:

• Non-bulky paintings

• Small sculptures

• Embroidery

• Eco-printing

Art Supplies:

• Paints (acrylic, watercolour, oil)

• Brushes

• Canvases

• Sketchbooks

• Pencils, charcoal, and pastels

• Markers and pens

Craft Materials:

• Fabric scraps

• Yarn and knitting supplies

• Beads and jewellery-making supplies

• Paper (scrapbooking, origami)

• Glue, tape, and adhesives

Decorative Items:

• Stamps and ink pads

• Ribbons and lace

• Buttons and embellishments

• Embroidery kits

Tools and Equipment:

• Scissors and cutting tools

• Craft punches

• Cutting mats and rulers

• Old magazines and books (for collage)

• DIY kits

• Instructional books or magazines

• Finished or unfinished projects

• Non-bulky craft storage solutions

There will be a collage workshop delivered by artist Zoya Godoroja-Prieckaerts, sausage sizzle, with open decks for anyone to spin some BYO records as well as a tour of this year’s highly anticipated Postcard Show, led by our curator Hamish Sawyer.

Whether you’re an artist, hobbyist, or simply curious, everyone is welcome. Come for the party, stay for the creativity!

Please register in advance to help us manage the event effectively.