Crafting Craze: Knitting, Pottery & More

0:00In Sydney, it's March 20th. Here's what is happening. Drunken knitwits groups are popping up in pubs across Melbourne every Thursday night, where dozens gather to knit, crochet, or craft over drinks. Started in Oxford in the United Kingdom back in 2012, the fun has spread to 13 cities in five countries, including spots in. Sydney and Brisbane. These relaxed meetups draw wait lists of around 20 people, blending hobbies with socializing and a low-key pub vibe. Many attendees are newcomers to Melbourne, using the events to build friendships and pick up tips on their projects. Ages range from 19-year-olds fresh out of high school to folks in their 70s, fostering rare intergenerational bonds. Participants say it's a peaceful way to unwind, especially after the pandemic, with the focus on patients and the satisfaction of handmade results. Beyond knitting, crafting is surging in popularity among younger crowds. Ceramics and pottery classes at places like Laneway Learning sell out fast,

1:02shifting from niche hobbies to hot tickets. On Victoria's Surf Coast, studio-sea families, couples, and party groups trying hand-building for mugs, plates, and more, rediscovering skills from. School days. Pop culture fuels the trend too, with spikes in beating during Taylor Swift's Aeros Tour and glass-blowing after Netflix shows. Platforms, like Class Bento, report steady rises in searches for pottery and painting classes, as people seek hands-on escapes from screens. This crafting wave offers a simple antidote to busy lives, sparking joy through community, creativity, and that meditative flow of making something.