Join Us for Paperific After Dark – Our 25th Birthday Celebration!

We’re turning 25 — and you're invited to the party! 🎈

When the expo doors close on Friday, the real celebration begins with two events:

Paperific After Dark Mix & Mingle

🕓 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Kick off your evening with a sparkling celebration! Enjoy a relaxed hour of drinks, nibbles and creative conversation as we toast 25 fabulous years of Paperific.

Your ticket includes
🥂 A house alcoholic beverage + 3 delicious appetisers — $28 (Tickets on sale July 25th)

🧃 A Soft drink + 3 delicious appetisers - $23 (Tickets on sale July 25th)

Let’s celebrate friendships, creativity, and a quarter-century of crafty magic in true Paperific style!

Not ready to go home yet? Join us for...

After Dark Creative Workshops

🕓 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Looking to keep the inspiration ignited and your crafty fingers flowing? Book your seat and stay on for exclusive 2-hour Friday night workshops hosted by some of your favourite creatives:

Farrel Taylor – Scrap with Friends

Natalie May – Natalie May Scrapbooking

Sue Smyth – Bee Arty

The team from Stampin’ Up!

They have created special projects for these workshops to mark the occasion, designed to spark your creativity and send you home with something amazing.

Seats are limited so book fast to secure your seat at one of these exclusive workshops.

Scroll down to see the Workshop list.

  • Journal with Natalie May After Dark

    Explore your creativity in this fun and vibrant Art Journal class with the incredible Natalie May! Join us for an VIP After Dark session where you’ll dive into layers of colour, texture, and expression using our fantastic Collage Papers, Acrylic Paints, Stencils, Stamps, and so much more.

    In this class, Natalie will guide you through creating a bright, eye-catching journal page in the 6x6 Uniquely Creative Art Journal – it’s super fun.

    What’s Included:

    6x6 Uniquely Creative Journal

    Collage Paper

    Small Stencil

    Access to shared class supplies

    What You’ll Need to Bring:

    Flat soft paint brushes

    Blending sponges

    Black & white paint pens

    Journaling pens

    Black archival ink pad

    Please Note: This class is for ADULTS ONLY with Basic Art Journal Knowledge – a perfect creative escape for grown-ups!

    Come and enjoy an inspiring, hands-on evening and walk away with your own bold, beautiful art journal page.

    Class is only $59.95 – Book Online HERE

  • After Dark with Farrel Taylor

    Happiness in the Little Things Flip Mini Album Unlock your creativity and preserve memories in a whole new way with my mini flip album class! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to craft a stunning 7 x 4.5-inch album using my brand new collection, Hidden Grove. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this project will bring your photos to life in an elegant, interactive format.

    Cost: $110;00

    Book HERE

  • Stampin' Up! After Dark

    In this special VIP session, you’ll be treated to two hours of relaxed, guided crafting – and go home with premium projects and keepsakes you’ll treasure. 

    You’ll decorate a black or white 10″x10″ frame with accents in your favourite Stampin’ Up! colour, and you’ll craft a spectacular tiered star card – guaranteed to surprise and delight anyone who opens it!

    Each attendee will receive a 12×12 hard plastic storage case filled with all the supplies needed (and then some), making it easy to craft along and continue creating at home.

    This is your chance to slow down, connect with fellow makers, and enjoy a truly special night of paper crafting.

    🕒 5.30pm Friday evening at Paperific – 2 hours of VIP creativity
    🎁 Includes full class kit in a storage case to keep

    Spaces are strictly limited for this elegant After Dark experience – bookings essential.Class fee: $80

    Book Here

  • Create with Sue Smyth After Dark

    Get ahead of your Christmas decorating and join us to create this charming explosion box as a gorgeous keepsake or gift. We use the entire pack of Christmas Cheer designed by Sue Smyth for Bee Arty to decorate our precut explosion box base, with some left over for extra cards, lots of fussy cutting, inking and fun to be had in this class. We have even done some of the tedious fussy cutting for you but depending on time you may have to finish at home. We have also included some suggested designs for cards to make with the leftovers.

    Cost: $45

    Bookings: HERE