Australian Crafters Guild
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Australian Craft Guilds & Associations
Organisations that support, promote and connect Australian artists and craftspeople.
The arts and crafts movement is alive and well in Australia. Many organisations, associations, guilds and societies have been formed to promote individual crafts and help new and emerging artisans develop. Here are some of the best-established, and a good place to start if you’re looking to learn, exhibit or connect with other makers.
The Society of Arts and Crafts of NSW
Since 1906 · Multi-craft
Founded in 1906 by six craftspeople who met in Mosman to discuss the future of arts and crafts in Australia, it is the longest continuously running craft organisation in the country. Its artist-run gallery, Craft NSW, lets visitors meet the makers.
Membership is open to craftspeople across a wide range of disciplines, and the society runs regular exhibitions and craft fairs.
The Australian Ceramics Association
Since 1956 · Ceramics & pottery
A great place to start if you’re interested in ceramics and pottery. It began in 1956 as the Potters’ Society of NSW and now serves members in every state and territory, from professional potters to hobbyists and students.
- The Journal of Australian Ceramics
- A listing in the Australian Ceramics Directory
- Australian Ceramics Open Studios, held nationally each year
- Liability insurance options and online masterclasses
Ausglass
Since 1978 · Glass
The Australian Association of Glass Artists is the national body for contemporary glass. It grew out of the first National Glass Conference in Sydney in 1978, and brings together artists, collectors, educators and galleries.
It runs biennial conferences, plus a programme of national glass awards, prizes and exhibitions.
Quilt NSW
Quilting & patchwork
Formerly the Quilters’ Guild of NSW, Quilt NSW supports quilters across the state with exhibitions, workshops and affiliated local groups.
More craft guilds
- Knitters’ Guild NSW
Knitting & crochet - Embroiderers’ Guild NSW
Embroidery - Embroiderers’ Guild of Victoria
Embroidery - Quilters’ Guild of SA
Quilting - Tasmanian Quilting Guild
Quilting
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