Our public programs offer professional development opportunities and forums for thinking about the practical and conceptual challenges of contemporary craft.
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March 24 — March 26, 2026
Craft Crits support artists and makers with advice in whatever area they most need it.
Our 2026 Craft Members programs include studio visits, advice clinics, mentoring and more.
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November 26 — November 28, 2025
Craft Crits are focused on supporting artists and makers with industry peer-support in whatever area they most need it.
September 22 — September 25, 2025
Main Gallery, Talk
July 12, 2025
This panel conversation brings together three exhibiting artists to discuss the intimate connection between craft, Country and identity.
Advice Clinic, Members
June 17, 2025
Join artist and graphic designer, Jenna Lee, for a 1h online master class in getting organised as an artist.
June 23 — June 27, 2025
Workshop
May 16 — May 18, 2025
Design By Touch with Kristin Burgham is an accessible ceramic workshop designed with visually impaired participants front of mind.
May 13, 2025
Discover what makes an application shine—or falter—in the eyes of assessors with artist, curator and writer, Andy Butler.
May 10, 2025
Join us in the City of Hume for a free professional practice workshop.
April 15, 2025
Hear from the best in the game to find out how you can make the most of your makers market experience.
March 26 — March 28, 2025
March 18, 2025
Join us as we unpack the terminology, practicalities and legal aspects of insurance for creatives.
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February 21, 2025
Join us for an insightful guided tour of the Melbourne Art Fair with a focus on contemporary craft.
February 18, 2025
In this 1h online lecture, Prof. Lisa Slade will demystify the Australian visual arts ecology to help creatives better navigate the sector.
December 2 — December 6, 2024
A chance to gain industry informed insights and feedback to support you in developing your next product.
November 19, 2024
Join international artist Virginia Leonard and learn how she has successfully built a career around her practice.
Craft Club
October 24, 2024
An evening aperitivo and exhibition walk-through with artists Nadège Desgenétez and Prue Venables.
October 29, 2024
In this special edition expanded session, Craft's Celia Dottore and artist Meagan Streader discuss large scale commissions.
October 8, 2024
Hear from Volker Haug about how he has built a thriving business around a skilled team of creatives.
Talks and seminars, Free
October 5, 2024
Join us at Bendigo's Djaa Djuwima for a discussion with First Nations' creatives Jenna Lee, Lisa Waup and Sharn Geary.
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September 5, 2024
Join us for an intimate in-conversation on leather with Luminosity artist, Simone Tops and Kennedy Nolan's Adriana Hanna
August 28, 2024
Join NHO founder and director Neil Hugh Kenna for a 1h lecture on holistic approaches to strategic marketing from creative practitioners.
July 23, 2024
In this 1h online session artist and designer Jessie French will talk through her key tips and tricks for nailing applications.
Free, Opportunity
July 24 — June 27, 2024
Join us for an information session introducing the Craft x City of Casey Creative Professional Development Program.
Talks and seminars, Free, Register
July 11, 2024
Craft and City of Casey present a discussion with established artists Vipoo Srivilasa and Anna Varendorff on longevity in creative careers.
June 25, 2024
Join established Australian designer Brodie Neill to discover how he successfully built his practice overseas.
June 4 — June 7, 2024
Get retail ready by review your prices or perfecting your portfolio with the help of Craft's retail team.
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May 25, 2024
Join local furniture designer Thomas Lentini for an exclusive Design Week studio visit and talk.
May 15, 2024
Join us for a robust discussion charting the complexities of material provenance and responsibility in ceramics.
May 14, 2024
For this 1h Advice Clinic media law expert Yasmin Naghavi will discuss how makers can lay out their terms and conditions.
April 23, 2024
In this 1h online session, artist, curator and writer Daniel Mudie Cunningham will unpack the ins and outs of commercial representation.
March 26, 2024
Join Artbank for a 1h Advice Clinic on how makers can conserve their work for future generations.
March 4 — March 8, 2024
Working on an exhibition idea or project and want a professional's perspective? Craft's curatorial team can help.
February 20, 2024
Join Craft Staff for a special expanded 2h Advice Clinic covering basics of professional creative practice.
February 3, 2024
Join DNJ Paper to discover the unique processes behind the MP10 uniform and how they turn paper into luxurious cloth.
Talks and seminars
Hear from three craft makers who embody a commitment towards mastering their craft over a lifetime at this MPavilion panel discussion.
February 23, 2024
A critical discussion on contemporary arts patronage presented by Craft as a part of the Melbourne Art Fair satellite program.
