My two favourite characteristics of Yelp are that 1) it is a vehicle for me to discover amazing local businesses and 2) that I can meet new people, who I would most likely never meet in my usual circles - but who love Adelaide and the amazing things this city has to offer as much as I do.
Because of this, the Yelp newbie events are always really exciting to me. Our fabulous CM Anita D. does a great job of choosing venues and activities that are super interactive and encourage newbies and old Yelpers alike to mingle and just have a great time. Craftapalooza at Flinders Street Market was no exception.
When I saw the event listing I was so keen. I have been trying to teach myself to get a bit crafty and so this event was a perfect motivator. Anita managed to secure a class with Vesna from Minnie Crochet Boutique. This class really made the Craftapalooza event come together. Vesna's tutelage was brilliant. She was patient, friendly, fun and supportive. I felt like I was learning to crochet from an Aunty I never knew I had. I am so keen to attend Minnie Crochet Boutique's crochet classes so I can get my granny square blanket skills on fleek. I want to be that Aunty that makes baby blankets for EVERYONE! Vesna and Anita have set me on the path to help me realise that dream. Thanks ladies. Thank you also to the amazing newbies (and fellow Elite Ngan) I had a great time and I hope to see all your smiley faces at another event soon. :) read more