Craft Walking Tours in Sydney, Australia

We started something new for our creative community in 2025. 
Japanese Craft Walking Tours — a curated 3.5 hour stroll through Sydney’s CBD that uncovers a hidden gem of a museum, an inspiring bookshop, a new Japanese craft exhibition and boutique art and craft stores. 

Whether you're visiting Sydney or a local looking for fresh inspiration, this is your chance to meet up with your fellow craft lovers and discover something new in Sydney. The Tour will have a Japanese craft theme, because HOW is all about handmade Japan, but it's of interest to all crafters 

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Price:   $75.00 (with 30% off for HOW subscribers)

Time:   9.45am - 1.15pm

2026 Dates TBA

Due to some changes at a couple of our key 'stops' on our CBD tour, and the proposed Newtown tour, I'm re-organising the itinerary and timing of the tours. I'll open dates when we can 'lock in' venues and when the weather cools in Autumn. 

In 2025 we

Met at The Mint entry gates, 10 Macquarie Street, Sydney CBD. Departed from York Street, Sydney CBD. Visited 6 'stops' to see a brief demo, explore store shelves, hear from experts, admire the work of craftsmen, and, in our last one, try Sashiko. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we bring kids? 
It's a walking tour, and the information is suited for mature adults. We're in a museum with precious objects that kids are not allowed to touch, and shops with new products, so I'd recommend that you leave the kids at home. 

How comfortable do you need to be with walking? 
Pretty comfortable. Wear walking shoes. It's not long distances, as we're staying in the immediate CBD area.

Would partners, who are non-crafters, but visiting Sydney, be interested enough? 
Yes, the locations are varied enough to keep the non-crafters interested. Visitors to Sydney who are interested in history will find it especially interesting. It's not a workshop where you need to be a crafter to participate.