ABOUT US
Craft was founded in 1970 and is dedicated to supporting and celebrating contemporary Australian craft and design through our exhibition and retail spaces, public programs and festivals. Our new home on Watson Place houses three galleries, our store and public library.
Michelle Cangiano
Michelle Cangiano is inspired by the meanings and power people imbue into jewellery and small-scale objects. The historical and present day ceremonies and rituals tied to these pieces are a constant source of wonder and enquiry. Her work spans one off pieces, small production runs and personal commissions.
SHIMARA CARLOW
Australian jeweller Shimara Carlow was born in a remote coastal area in West Cork, Southern Ireland in 1979. A childhood fascination for collecting shells, stones, feathers and seed pods found along the seashore continues to inspire her practice. Completing a degree in Silversmithing and Jewellery in 2001, she went on to a 2-year residency at Bishopsland Workshops in South Oxfordshire In 2004 Shimara moved to London where she set up her own business and workshop, and in 2008 she relocated to Melbourne Australia.
TWO HILLS
Named after the matriarch of her large family, TWO HILLS is the label of Melbourne jeweller Rhiannon Smith. Having completed both a BA in Fine Art, majoring in gold and silversmithing, and an Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology Jewellery at NMIT, Rhiannon's creative process and attention to detail are intrinsic elements in the creation of all Two Hills jewellery.
RYAN FOOTE
R. L. Foote Design Studio is a Melbourne, Australia based design studio focused on delivering some of the most unique and contemporary ceramic flatware, silicon food moulds, interior design objects and event based designs.
ANDREI DAVIDOFF
Having completed a Masters in Fine Art from RMIT University, Andrei Davidoff pushes his work in ceramics to be both a practice of production - making tableware of strength, beauty and utility - and also of thoughtful provocation - working conceptually to produce installations and sculpture.
SHaron alpren
Sharon Alpren first began to work with clay in the Australian outback where she discovered a natural affinity for the medium. Influenced by the colours and forms of the surrounding landscape, her work is known for its earthy palettes and textures.
CRAFT AND DESIGN AS A CAREER
As part of the 2018 Craft Cubed Festival, Craft presents our annual Craft & Design as a Career Conference. This year, Craft & Design as a Career returns for a day-long symposium of handmade goodness.
BECOME A MEMBER
ARE YOU A CRAFTSPERSON, CURATOR, INSTALLER OR JUST LOVE CRAFT? Read more about our tailored membership options.
(Image. Damien Wright, Reading Chair, photography Fred Kroh)
CRAFT FUNDRAISING DINNER
Craft Victoria is excited to present our 2018 Annual Fundraising Dinner & Auction!
An intimate affair celebrating our new home on Watson Place. Join us for a banquet dinner prepared by award-winning chefs from Supernormal, with fabulous wines and stylish entertainment.
Jeweller Vicki Mason
The making of a 'Wattle' brooch, in her Melbourne studio. Video by Mark Newbound.
