Category: Australian Art and Culture
Adele Macer Ceramics
I am Adele Macer, a self-taught ceramicist and qualified teacher residing and creating on the lands of the Wurundjeri people.My work is an invitation into the world of functional, beautiful, and thoughtful design through handmade ceramics. Employing wheel throwing, hand-building, and slip casting processes, I craft pieces that are both simple in design and practical…
DHD Surfboards
Darren Handley’s passion for surfing began on the wave-rich Gold Coast of Australia, where he grew up surrounded by some of the world’s most famous waves and talented surfers. It was here that DH honed his skills in creating the most responsive surfboards in the world.As one of the world’s best shapers, DH’s reputation precedes…
Tasmanian Softies
Tasmanian Softies started with an idea in 2012.We wanted to raise funds to support Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal. My daughter at the age of 12 was a keen artist and set to work drawing up designs for a Tasmanian Devil softie, Tiger and Wombat. The same softies we have today. I then turned these…
Deep Blue Creative
Deep Blue Creative is based on the Tweed Coast of Northern New South Wales. The beauty of our coastal environment provides constant inspiration and features heavily in the design choices we make in our work.All our ceramics are handmade and hand painted. We use quality materials and food safe finishes so they can be used…
Between the Hills
Jillian Peate is a local Northern Rivers artist based in Kingscliff, NSW. Under the name Between The Hills, she works primarily with ceramics, often combining this with floral design, painting and drawing.Jillian graduated from Sydney’s College Of Fine Arts in 2012 with studio majors in painting and drawing. In 2018, after returning home to the…
Tambo Teddies
Created in Outback Queensland, Tambo Teddies are tenderly crafted from 100% woollen sheepskin, truly an Australian hand-made product. These very appealing, friendly teddy bears come in different styles. There are two teddy families, the Basils and the Tobies; basils are a traditional teddy bear style and the tobies have a chubby physique and come as…
Ink and Spindle
Since Ink & Spindle was founded in 2008, a desire to produce textiles in a low impact manner has formed the foundation of our every business decision. To bring any product into the world comes with the responsibility to make a positive impact, and in our case provide an opportunity for our customers to make…
Claire Ritchie
Claire Ritchie designs and produces a selection of print-focused artwork, accessories, clothing, stationery and home wares. Made-to-order in her Brisbane home studio and brought to life through her colourful and bold print designs. Claire Ritchie products are as Aussie as can be. Textile goods like Kitchen Towels, Wall Hangings and Pillows are cut, sewn and…
Kim Wallace Ceramics
From our hands to yours, we love making beautiful ceramics for your home.All our ceramics are carefully crafted by hand in Noosa by our small, vibrant team of potters, glazers, designers and creative thinkers. We are all makers at heart and delight in producing beautiful pieces for both your home and our own. Our pieces…
Dunstone Design
Dunstone Design crafts contemporary Studio Furniture from the finest Australian and international timbers and materials. Our makers and designers are professionals who have chosen the long path of craftsmanship; the hand of the maker is evident in all our work.Dunstone Design has become a cornerstone of the Studio Furniture movement in Australia. The makers at…
Amber Simpson
“There is something warm and honest about the nature of timber”Amber’s love of timber began when she was a child. Growing up in the Southern Highlands of NSW on a property bordered by bushland, nature was her playground. Born to a woodworker the memories of her father’s workshop transcend time, and the same spicy scent…
Jules McCrae (The Blacksmith Atelier)
Sunshine Coast Artist Jules (Johnson) McCrae likes to describe herself as a functional artist. Her works vary from Wearable Art to Sculptural Lamps to Function Decor. Based in Rosemount, Jules has moved into her own studio(alongside The Blacksmiths Atelier) complete with a showroom with various items available for sale. Spending most of her working life…
e360 Design
e360 Design is a comprehensive interior design studio and gallery offering a 100% Australian made range of original artwork, soft furnishings and furniture, established by Tamborine Mountain designer Jen Robson. e360 Design offers an abundant range of premium quality homewares, whilst also offering bespoke services in art, textile design, upholstery, wallpaper and original and upcycled…
Mud Australia
Since 1994, Mud Australia has created elegant and timeless porcelain homewares. Founded and designed by Shelley Simpson, our collection, available in 19 shades, is as much about self-expression as it is about functionality.Our work is something that on its own offers a minimalist aesthetic but lives happily in any creative space or interior. Single pieces…
Many Hands Art Centre
Iltja Ntjarra / Many Hands Art Centre is proudly Aboriginal owned and directed. It is the home of the Namatjira watercolour artists. The Art Centre was established by Ngurratjuta/Pmara Ntjarra Aboriginal Corporation and started operating in 2004, as a not-for-profit Art Centre to provide a place for Arrernte Artists to come together to paint, share…
Welcome to Country
Welcome to Country is a not-for-profit social enterprise whose purpose is to address employment and economic development outcomes in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. As a not for profit driven by our purpose, everything we do is focused on delivering direct outcomes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait people and communities. We are very…
Belinism
I’m a mud monkey and eternal doodler, living in a mountain top village in Queensland, Australia. I’m also a daydreamer with a passion for increasing world joyfulness in my own little creatively handmade way.I make work that evokes happiness. I create smiles from blocks of clay. I wedge, wheel throw, build, paint, carve and glaze…
Christie’s Tradition in Timber
At Christie’s Traditions in Timber, the rich traditions of working with timber are brought to life through the craftsmanship of woodworker and turner Jill, and her husband Dominic, who plays a crucial role in meticulously preparing timber slabs for general sale and various projects. Our aim is to offer quality timber-based kitchenware and homewares direct…
Cuddles Koalas
We are a small family operation making traditional Kangaroo Fur Souvenirs and Koalas. Cuddles Koalas has been our family business for over 30 years and at one time we employed quite a few people. Now the two of us make our items as a hobby selling mainly by mail order. and we do occasionally have…
Eamonn Vereker
Unique and beautifully handcrafted glass art made by Master Cutter and Glass Artist, Eamonn Vereker, Adelaide, South Australia.Eamonn takes great joy and pride in opening up people’s eyes to the colours and wonders of nature through creating unique and beautiful pieces; each one a new expression of colour, light, warmth, beauty and fragility. When you…
Gordon Studio Glassblowers
As one of the most internationally celebrated Art Glass families in Australia, the Gordon Studio Glassblowers presents years of practice, infinite patience, and unique work to the world of Art Glass. Consisting of 7 members across 3 generations, this family of engravers and glassblowers prove that glass has a continued importance within the modern canvas…
Just Jane Ceramics
Just Jane ceramics is a unique range of contemporary porcelain homewares which are handmade in Australia. Working on the pottery wheel, each piece is designed, made and decorated by Jane creating work which combine quality, function and aesthetics.Jane uses porcelain for its ability to create fine rimed, lightweight but robust items which are microwave and…
Kakadu Plum Co
“I started Kakadu Plum Co. because I saw too many Australians opting for international superfoods for their health needs. I connected with country and community and knew I had to share this incredible fruit – the Kakadu Plum. I was driven to share this incredible product and story and highlight the amazing foods that have…
Reid Pottery
Ian ReidI have been working with clay for over forty years, starting out at 17, having being inspired by a wonderful art teacher. I taught myself to make pots on a wheel in my parent’s garage and sold my work at markets in and around Brisbane.In 1983 I moved to the Blackall Range on the…