Calling all crafters! If you need to escape the heat this summer, then book yourself in for a ceramic object making workshop with Chela Edmunds, a Melbourne-based artisan who specialises in ceramics. Chela Edmunds has an extensive background in design – when she completed her studies in textile design at RMIT, she moved to […]
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Craft In Colour: Painted Kilim Rug
Even though it’s unseasonably warm in Melbourne at the moment, I’m under no illusions that winter is on the way! The odd chilly night has seen me with my slippers on especially on our lovely timber floors, which also got me thinking that the most practical DIY creation for the season would have to […]
On Trend: Painted Homewares
As I’ve discussed a few times on my blog, the trend for re-purposed, recycled and up-cycled finds has been a hot topic of conversation. Now we are seeing this trend take a step further into the world of hand painted homewares. Whilst trawling the latest trends on blogs and social media, I found myself […]
Home is Where the Art is: Andrew O’Brien
Often, when we think of art collectors, images of royals, aristocrats and business heavyweights come to mind. This doesn’t have to be the case. Anyone who sees art as an investment as well as something of beauty can be an art collector and art is a wonderful way to add a personal and unique […]
Kids’ Crafternoon Projects
School holidays are a great time to have fun with your kids. Creative play can take many forms, whether it be imaginative games, making arts and crafts (an ideal activity for less-than-ideal weather!) or getting active outside with larger-scale projects. Here are just a few concepts to get you started. I’d love to […]