For a Sydneysider, a trip to Melbourne is always an event to look forward to. On my last trip, I was most excited about something that most people, local or otherwise, don't even know exists. Situated in South Melbourne, The Victorian Tapestry Workshop is one of the few remaining tapestry studios in the world.

Their work adorns the walls of buildings such as Canberra's Parliament House and the Sydney Opera House. Paintings big or small are handwoven by skilled artists using the finest hand-dyed wool. For a bargain $4, you can visit the studio and see the weavers constructing the often huge tapestries and once a week, there's a guided tour. If you really like what you see, there is even an introductory tapestry clas! If knitting is more your style, there are knitting classes throughout winter, promising to help you create extraordinary pieces. If only I lived closer...

Read last week's blog