Crowds milled around lovingly baked cakes, extravagant quilts and fresh produce, with many hoping to pick up some tips for themselves.

Porcelain artists Jenni Ford and Louise Tarbert were among a host of people demonstrating crafts to the crowds.

They paint intricate works of art onto porcelain, and say while it is a very old craft, the number of entries in this year’s junior section gives them hope it will continue into the future.

“It goes back a long, long way, especially with the country ladies,” Ms Ford said.

“These days, there’s so many different materials and techniques, you can do some really nice modern things on porcelain now.”

For more information on classes in Bathurst, call Jenni Ford on 6331 5335.