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This Interior Designer Makes Beautiful Weavings After Hours

Claudia Bloxsome is an interior designer by day, and a masterful weaver by night. See inside their Melbourne studio!
Small Business

How This Weaver Takes The ‘Ordinary’ To Create Something ‘Extraordinary’

Sundance Studio founder Emma Shepherd creates everything from textile hangings to patchwork pillows from her family farm in Flinders!
Studio Visit

Kelly Thompson’s Playful Preston Showroom Clashes Colour In The Best Way

The clever creative behind online store, Makers’ Mrkt, gives us an inside look at her fun Preston stockroom-turned-store!
Studio Visit

Inside That Paper Joint's Playful World Of Collage + Creativity

Maximillian Malone and Zoe Crook run the collage studio, workshop and gallery space ‘dedicated to all things paper and scissors’.
Craft

Six Australian Makers Leading The Reuse + Repurpose Movement Come Together At Craft Victoria

See innovative works made from repurposed materials at 'Alternative Provisions', on show at Craft Victoria.
Studio Visit

Cardigang Is A Cool New Craft Company For Beginner Knitters!

Two besties taught themselves how to knit on YouTube during last year's lockdowns, and now they can teach you!
Studio Visit

A Brisbane Artist Fusing Paper, Crochet + Porcelain In Her Sculptures

Liz Sofield fuses ceramics, paper and crochet in her highly original artistic practice.
Creative People

Keep Your Eyes On These 8 Emerging Makers!

These were some of our favourite creative newcomers in 2020!
Studio Visit

The Construction Specialist Turned Conceptual Sculptor!

Hailey Atkins' wobbly plaster sculptures are designed to make you say 'huh?'.
Creative People

Meet The Emerging Artist Using An Unexpected Year, To Make Unexpected Objects

Melbourne-based artist Lucy Tolan shares her new collection of wonderfully wobbly ceramic objects!
Studio Visit

Shannon Garson's Exquisite Hand Painted Porcelain

A studio visit with celebrated Sunshine Coast ceramicist, Shannon Garson.
TDF Design Awards

And Winners Of The TDF Design Awards Are...

We are so excited to share the winners across all the award categories!
TDF Design Awards

The Emerging Designers In The Running To WIN At The TDF Design Awards

Seven of Australia's most accomplished fledgling designers and emerging design studios.
TDF Design Awards

The Power Of Collaboration Celebrated In The TDF Design Awards

Ten of best creative collaborations of 2018, as shortlisted in the TDF Design Awards!
TDF Design Awards

The Best Of Australian Handcrafted Design

From functional to decorative, here are the TDF Design Awards Handcrafted Design finalists!
Art

An Exhibition Of Never-Before-Seen Works By Mirka Mora

The new exhibition at Heide Museum of Modern Art, 'Mirka Mora: Pas de Deux – Drawings and Dolls', exploring the artist's enchanting universe.
Creative People

'Australis' By Abby Seymour

A new collection of delicate jewellery, inspired by a yearning to connect to the land.
Studio Visit

The Self-Taught Marquetry Artist Carving A Niche In Brisbane

From the tray that started it all to Tuareg jewellery, Brisbanian Dagmar Maini reflects on her path to woodcraft.
Studio Visit

The Melbourne-Based Maker Pushing Paper To The Limits

We drop by the studio of graphic designer and papercrafter Magdalena Ksiezak, ahead of our Meet The Maker event next month!
Craft

A Day Spa For The Arts In Byron Bay

Makers Mess is a unique creative escape and workshop venue in Byron Bay, and your host is Melanie Jewell.
Art

The Australian Artist Inspired By Matisse

From folk art to anthropology, Alasdair McLuckie takes us through the inspiration for his current exhibition, on now in Melbourne.
Studio Visit

From Disused Decks to Unique Knives

One-of-a-kind knives from Sydney-based maker, Rowland Perry of Skate Shank.
Studio Visit

Molly Younger's Latex Luggage

A new range of one-of-a-kind bags, cast from plaster moulds in Collingwood.
Creative People

Crossing Threads

The savvy sister-duo who turned their 'crafternoons' into a steady side hustle.
Studio Visit

Rachel Burke's 'Tinsel Town'

A very sparkly studio visit with the Brisbane-based maker known for her rockstar-worthy garments!
Art

Trevor Smith's 'Cocktail Hour'

A smorgasbord of 45 astounding textile artworks, now on show in Sydney.
TDF Open House 2017

Skinny Wolf Ribbon Rosettes

Leila Sanderson shares her beautiful handcrafted kids’ range, on show now at TDF Open House in Melbourne!
Creative People

New Team, New Tools for Cut Throat Knives

We revisit Melbourne knife maker Aidan Mackinnon to talk tools, business growth and new projects, in partnership with Dremel.
Jewellery

'Matter Monumental' Meets 'Monumetal Love'

Artist Melanie Upton and jeweller Kim Victoria join forces for an exhibition of their respective collections and a collaboration.
Craft

Liam Benson's Wealth of Unconditional Love

The Sydney-based artist and facilitator unveils his latest exhibition.
Studio Visit

Matt and Sahr Willis of yelldesign

An insight into the Melbourne content studio's brilliantly quirky and meticulously crafted output.
Craft

Gunjan Aylawadi · Place for Prayer

The Sydney artist creating mind-boggling 3D paper artworks.
Craft

Doveton Fletcher

Meticulously handcrafted blades, made in Castlemaine.
Extraordinary Routines

Extraordinary Routines · Maryanne Moodie

The daily routine of weaver and artist Maryanne Moodie, who has recently returned to Melbourne after four years in New York.
Craft

Ella Bendrups

A studio visit with the young Melbourne-based ceramicist.
Fashion

Duzenman

On-the-spot customisation and a new Melbourne store for local leather accessories label, Duzenman.
Textiles

Goods. x Miranda Skoczek

Our brand new collection of homewares, in collaboration with Melbourne artist Miranda Skoczek.
Craft

Vipoo Srivilasa · Happy Together

New joyfully emotive ceramic sculptures from the Melbourne-based artist.
Craft

Tessy King · Sun Room

'Strange' new ceramics from the experimental Melbourne maker.
Craft

Metal Monkey Knives

Custom-made blades handcrafted in Torquay.
Craft

Ceramics From James Lemon

A one-of-a-kind ceramics collection from NZ-born, Melbourne-based James Shaw.
Craft

Make a Paper Dahlia Flower

Try your hand at crafting an ever-lasting bloom with this fun paper project.
Craft

Takeawei · Functional Glaze Tests

Ceramicist Chela Edmunds talks finding shapes in the clouds.
Craft

Roped In by Gemma Patford · Rope Vessel

A cute DIY project from the brand new book by Gemma Patford.
Craft

Abby for Abby Seymour

A new range of handcrafted homewares and jewellery from talented designer / maker.
Craft

Claudia Lau

Meet the ceramics prodigy behind that incredible pitcher.
Craft

Sunshine Spaces by Beci Orpin · Pressed Flowers

Another amazing DIY project from Beci Orpin's new book 'Sunshine Spaces'.
Craft

Sunshine Spaces by Beci Orpin · Macramé Chair

An amazing DIY project from Beci Orpin's new book 'Sunshine Spaces'.
Craft

Philippa A Taylor

The talented maker behind porcelain ware and jewellery label Ouch Flower.
Craft

Ghost Wares

Striking handcrafted ceramics from a young Melbourne couple
Craft

Made by Northwood

Reclaimed timber artworks from botanist-turned-woodworker, Emma Nasifa.
Craft

Nicolette Johnson Ceramics

A studio visit with Brisbane based ceramicist Nicolette Johnson.
Studio Visit

Georgia Perry

Step inside colourful world of Melbourne designer Georgia Perry.
Etsy Entertaining

Sarah Murray Ceramics

Unique, handcrafted ideas for summer entertaining, in partnership with Etsy.
Craft

Wood Melbourne

Tapware with a difference, designed and made in Melbourne by Oliver MacLatchy.
Craft

Genuine Relic

An unlikely collaboration between jeweller Seb Brown, and ceramicist Jessilla Rogers.
Craft

GoodlyGOLD Ceramics

New ceramics by Melbourne jeweller and designer Danielle Maugeri.
Craft

Den-Holm

MAN WEEK continues with the work of Melbourne artist and furniture designer, Steve Clark of Den-Holm.
Studio Visit

Carol Russell

Hand carved spoons and bowls by Brisbane-based woodworker, Carol Russell.
Craft

Amy Leeworthy

Introducing the 1970s-inspired work of local potter Amy Leeworthy.
Craft

Vanessa Bean

A studio visit with Sydney based ceramicist Vanessa Holle, aka Vanessa Bean.
Craft

Zhu Ohmu

Hand-coiled ceramic vessels by Rose Wei of Zhu Ohmu.
Craft

Daggy Designs

A Melbourne ceramicist with a penchant for pattern.
Craft

Amanda Dziedzic · I Dream a Greenhouse

A new body of work from Melbourne glass artist, Amanda Dziedzic.
Craft

Bruce Rowe · Structures 2015 - 2016

A ceramics exhibition series exploring architecture and design.
Studio Visit

Liz Payne

A studio visit with Sydney based needlework artist Liz Payne.
Craft

Henry Madin

A studio visit with young Melbourne artist, musician and instrument maker Henry Madin.
Craft

Ellie Anderson

Introducing the work of young Brisbane creative Ellie Anderson.
Craft

Holly Macdonald

A studio visit with talented Sydney ceramicist Holly Macdonald.
Studio Visit

Louise Kyriakou

We visit the studio of ceramicist and artist Louise Kyriakou.
Craft

Jessica Blume

We visit the Brunswick studio of local weaver Jessica Blume.
Craft

Whisky & Wolf

A bespoke range of leather accessories made entirely by hand in Bendigo.
Craft

Floral and Hardie

Katrina Johnson makes 'Himmeli' - traditional Scandinavian hanging decorations made from wheat straw and string.
Craft

Rowsaan

A metalsmithing practice in Kyneton, Victoria, run by Rowan McLachlan and Saan Davidson.
Studio Visit

Tamara Maynes

Tamara Maynes is a maker, a stylist and creative director of The Establishment Studios in Melbourne.
Craft

Kara Hynes · Lulu Lucky

A Brisbane stylist and crafter who channels childhood nostalgia across a diverse range of creative projects.
Studio Visit

Bonnie Ashley and Neil Downie

Melbourne's most colourful design duo Bonnie and Neil open their first ever retail store.
Craft

Alison Jackson

Alison Jackson is a Canberra based artist who uses age-old silversmithing techniques to create contemporary tableware and jewellery.
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