Meet the Makers
Created by crafters, for a creative community.
A warm event story page that introduces the organisers, the Teddy Bear Foundation purpose, and the growing exhibitor marketplace.
Meet the organisers.
CraftCon SA is powered by a passionate team of women who believe crafting is more than just creativity, it is connection, community, and inspiration brought to life. With backgrounds in paper crafting, creative collaboration, fundraising, and event planning, this incredible trio has joined forces to build an experience where crafters can learn, share ideas, discover new products, and celebrate their love for creativity together.
Michelle Van Wyk
Creative collaborator joining forces to make the event bigger, broader and more exciting for crafters.
Michelle Neethling
Owner of Honeydew Bears and part of the fundraising event story, using creativity and networks to support the Teddy Bear Foundation.
Lara Hanna
Paper crafting organiser helping bring paper craft friends, classes and creative vendors into the CraftCon SA experience.
About CraftCon SA
CraftCon SA is a unique creative event that brings together passionate makers, artists, hobbyists, and small businesses from across South Africa. From scrapbooking and paper crafting to teddy bears, miniatures, mixed media, painting, and handmade creations, CraftCon SA celebrates creativity in all its forms through interactive classes, shopping experiences, demonstrations, and community connection.
Originally founded through the long-running Bear Fair hosted by Honeydew Bears, CraftCon SA continues to grow with a strong purpose at its heart, supporting The Teddy Bear Foundation. The event proudly helps raise funds and awareness for abused women and children, with proceeds from door entries and selected activities contributing directly to the foundation and the important work they do within the community.