Category: Business in Australia
Killara Distillery
The name Killara is a nod to my parents, Bill & Lyn Lark who started the whisky industry in Australia back in 1992. Killara is the name of the street where that first modern distillery was registered over 150 years after the last distillery in Hobart closed its doors and shut off its stills.The still…
Frogmore Creek
Alain’s winemaking is a true expression of what Frogmore Creek is all about; balance, engaging and elegance. With a subtle reference to his formal French training paired with his knowledge of Tasmania and the cool climate growing region, Alain has developed his own distinct winemaking style and techniques. Alain will say his approach is ‘Lazy…
Pooley Wines
Pooley Wines was first established in 1985 when Denis and Margaret Pooley planted vines on the banks of the Coal River in southern Tasmania. With seven rows of Pinot Noir and ten rows of Riesling planted on their 16-hectare farm at Cooinda Vale as a retirement plan, Denis and Margaret found a renewed vigour for…
James Howe
James Howe’s practice exists to create superb furniture for those who crave beauty, order and human connection in their homes.James Howe’s pieces encapsulate the delight of adventure, using materials in novel ways and reinventing old crafts. A minimalist, James draws inspiration from what he observes in nature, city landscapes, and utilitarian man-made objects.https://www.jameshowe.com.au/
Iluka Studio
Iluka Studio designs and manufactures a range of products that are inspired by simplicity, attention to detail, quality design and manufacturing, and most importantly, sustainability.The concept and creation of Iluka Studio was born when founder, Jack Stannard, witnessed how much beautiful native timber was being discarded from construction sites. He began working on ways to…
Laura McCusker Studio and Workshop
Dedicated to creating functional pieces from honest materials, Laura has been designing and making furniture for more than 25 years. Founding her business in Sydney, Laura now calls Tasmania home, working from a 110 year old former apple packing shed, with the sound of the New Town Rivulet as her soundtrack.Her adopted island state provides…
Concrete Republic
Concrete Republic is owned and operated by two Geelong locals, Luke Reddie and Blake Robertson. Getting off the ground in 2016, Luke began creating furniture masterpieces from his back shed. Having more than 14 years’ experience using concrete, he was familiar with the medium and became excited by its potential.Experimenting with glass fibre reinforced concrete…
MadeIt Australia
Welcome to Madeit and thank you for choosing to support and embrace Australian Handmade ❤️In April 2023, I became the very proud owner of this space and have committed myself to ensuring that we make Madeit the go-to platform for Australian Artisans: simplifying and supercharging their online presence.At the heart of Australia lies a story.…
Aspects of Kings Park
Aspects of Kings Park is a gallery and retail environment for the highest quality contemporary Australian and Western Australian craft and design.We focus on works by local artists, with products reflecting Australia’s natural environment and biodiversity.Our team comprises a dedicated crew who take pride in understanding the inspiration of the individual artist and range of…
Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotton Trades
The Australian Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades (Rare Trades Centre for short) was established in 2022 as a place dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of rare skills, knowledge and practice to ensure the language of ‘making’ in Australia is not lost to history and remains alive and accessible for future generations.Industrialisation, mass…
Koskela
Koskela was founded by partners Russel Koskela and Sasha Titchkosky in 2000, who left behind lucrative careers in the corporate world in a bid to create a furniture and design company with a courageous mindset and strong social conscience. They sought to bring their vision to life with Australian manufacturing. The ongoing success of Koskela…
Wootten
The idea of walking in a father’s footsteps is as old as the art of making shoes itself. It’s the idea on which Wootten is founded. Jess’s dad, Ross Wootten, began making bespoke footwear in the early 1970s in South Australia under the tutelage of Bulgarian Master Craftsman and internationally renowned shoemaker, George Koleff.His son,…
Australia’s Sunshine Coast
Australia’s Sunshine Coast, located in the heart of South East Queensland, exhibits an abundance of natural beauty, offers a relaxed lifestyle, and has long pristine beaches to rival its southern neighbour, the Gold Coast.Why is it called the Sunshine Coast, you might wonder? The name itself evokes images of endless sunny days, golden beaches, and…
Genschi
Angela comes from a background in the print industry. Having completed an apprenticeship after school, she spent 15 years in her trade as a Graphic Artist before diving full time into jewellery design and glass work.In 2007, she learnt the art of lampworking with the intention of creating one of a kind pieces of jewellery…
Upcycled Glassware
Upcycled Glassware promises to find new value in the discarded, while celebrating the circular economy of recycling and upcycling.Using existing materials, responsible production methods and sustainable practices, Upcycled Glassware’s mission is to contribute to a growing movement toward sustainable living and mindful consumption.We take a considered approach to each piece or batch we create. Whether…
Melting Pot Glass
Australian hot glass artist, Gerry Reilly, creates handmade blown art glass from his renowned Melting Pot Glass Studio in Margaret River Wine Region.After 23 years as a public demonstration studio and gallery, Gerry and his partner Margot Edwards have closed their main street gallery and built a new home studio in Summer 2014. They have…
Cindy Poole
“I have created a diverse and unique body of work which has culminated from my desire to create glass forms inspired by the images that are constantly presented from my environment, relationships and experiences.The glass is my canvas through which I can bring some of my thoughts and visions into a visual form that can…
Volcania Art Glass
Volcania Art Glass is an Australian handcrafted glassware business that is owned and operated by Linda and Mark Floyd from Ogunbil via Tamworth, N.S.W. Australia since July 2000.Our product range includes designer glass plates, dishes, vases, coasters and sculptures, also stained glass / leadlight lamps, bowls and many suncatchers.Our specialty glassware will make a gift…
CoCo Contemporary
CoCo’s philosophy is to celebrate the importance of local Australian artists by promoting and exhibiting them in Australia and globally through commercial and private clients. We fully endorse the skills and creativity of our artists and know our clients will receive high-quality, unique and expertly-finished pieces.CoCo Contemporary Connoisseur mentors, manages and supports Australian Artists and…
Mojo Collections
Mojo Collections is proudly owned and created by Australian Resin Artist, Christie Coulson. Christie lives on the stunningly, beautiful Capricorn Coast in Queensland, and her love for family, adventures and creating memories is what inspires her to design such unique and exceptional works of art.Every item in the range is crafted by hand right here…
Glass by Emma Klau
Emma Klau graduated from the University of South Australia in 2007 with a Visual Arts degree specialising in hot glass. Since the early stages of her glass education, Emma’s love of large vessel blowing and her inspiration to create organic forms has been evident in her work. She went on to work in Max Klubals…
Cantara Australia
Cantara Australia is committed to sourcing unique gifts made from high quality wool by some of Australia’s most skilled artisans and manufacturers.Founder Rachel Giles’ life-long passion for all things wool goes back multiple generations to her great-grandfather, George Jeffrey, Founder of Wool-Classing in Australia.In a further twist of fate George’s son, George Jeffrey went on…
Craft Victoria
Craft is dedicated to supporting the production and presentation of craft and design. We champion makers from around Victoria, Australia and beyond, via exhibitions that combine mastery of materials with innovative techniques and big ideas and our rich program of festivals, talks, and community events. We offer workshops and on-demand tutorials designed to support makers’…
Mission Glass
Mission Glass was created from our desire to contribute to reducing the number of glass bottles that end up in landfill. Currently, Australia imports 51% of its glassware from China, the glass used in their production often has a higher melting point than local glass, which renders it non-recyclable and creates more landfill.Mission Glass is…