Public Programs

Our public programs offer professional development opportunities and forums for thinking about the practical and conceptual challenges of contemporary craft.

Upcoming Public Programs

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Advice Clinic, Members

May Advice Clinic: Insights from an Assessor

May 13, 2025

Discover what makes an application shine—or falter—in the eyes of assessors with artist, curator and writer, Andy Butler.

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Workshop

Design By Touch Ceramics

May 16 — May 18, 2025

Design By Touch with Kristin Burgham is an accessible ceramic workshop designed with visually impaired participants front of mind.

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Advice Clinic, Members

June Advice Clinic: Admin for Artists

June 17, 2025

Join artist and graphic designer, Jenna Lee, for a 1h online master class in getting organised as an artist.

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Advice Clinics

Supporting Craft members and their career development, the Advice Clinic Program presents monthly online professional development sessions, provided as a dedicated offering exclusive to our members.

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Craft Crits

Craft Crits are focused on supporting artists and makers with industry peer-support in whatever area they most need it. Whether you're wanting to chat through an exhibition proposal or seek feedback on pricing, Craft's staff can provide industry informed insights and fresh perspectives.

Past Programs

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Advice Clinic, Members

April Advice Clinic: Making the Most of Makers Markets

April 15, 2025

Hear from the best in the game to find out how you can make the most of your makers market experience.

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Craft Crits #1

March 26 — March 28, 2025

Craft Crits are focused on supporting artists and makers with industry peer-support in whatever area they most need it.

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Advice Clinic, Members

March Advice Clinic: Understanding Insurance

March 18, 2025

Tune in for a 1h online webinar unpacking the terminology, practicalities and legalities of insurance for creatives.

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The Rise of Craft | Melbourne Art Fair Tour

February 21, 2025

Join us for an insightful guided tour of the Melbourne Art Fair with a focus on contemporary craft.

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Advice Clinic, Members

February Advice Clinic: Arts Ecology 101

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.

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Craft Crits #4: Open Topic

December 2 — December 6, 2024

A chance to gain industry informed insights and feedback to support you in developing your next product.

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Advice Clinic, Members

November Advice Clinic: Virginia Leonard

November 19, 2024

Join international artist Virginia Leonard and learn how she has successfully built a career around her practice.

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Craft Club

Material Language | Artist-led Tour

October 24, 2024

An evening aperitivo and exhibition walk-through with artists Nadège Desgenétez and Prue Venables.

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Advice Clinic, Members

September Advice Clinic: Big Commissions (Rescheduled)

October 29, 2024

In this special edition expanded session, Craft's Celia Dottore and artist Meagan Streader discuss large scale commissions.

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Advice Clinic, Members

October Advice Clinic: It's All About the Team

October 8, 2024

Hear from Volker Haug about how he has built a thriving business around a skilled team of creatives.

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Talks and seminars, Free

Pathways to Creative Careers Talk

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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Talks and seminars, Register

In Conversation: On Leather

September 5, 2024

Join us for an intimate in-conversation on leather with Luminosity artist, Simone Tops and Kennedy Nolan's Adriana Hanna

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Advice Clinic, Members

August Advice Clinic: Holistic Approaches to Strategic Marketing

August 28, 2024

Join NHO founder and director Neil Hugh Kenna for a 1h lecture on holistic approaches to strategic marketing from creative practitioners.

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Advice Clinic, Members

July Advice Clinic: Nailing Applications

July 23, 2024

In this 1h online session artist and designer Jessie French will talk through her key tips and tricks for nailing applications.

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Free, Opportunity

Casey Creative Professional Development Program Info Session

July 24 — June 27, 2024

Join us for an information session introducing the Craft x City of Casey Creative Professional Development Program.

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Talks and seminars, Free, Register

Creative Careers that Last

July 11, 2024

Craft and City of Casey present a discussion with established artists Vipoo Srivilasa and Anna Varendorff on longevity in creative careers.

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Advice Clinic, Members

June Advice Clinic: Going International

June 25, 2024

Join established Australian designer Brodie Neill to discover how he successfully built his practice overseas.

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Craft Crits #2: Retail Ready

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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Studio Visit & Talking Creative Commissions with Thomas Lentini

May 25, 2024

Join local furniture designer Thomas Lentini for an exclusive Design Week studio visit and talk.

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Talks and seminars, Free

Material Provenance & Complexities of Clay

May 15, 2024

Join us for a robust discussion charting the complexities of material provenance and responsibility in ceramics.

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Advice Clinic, Members

May Advice Clinic: Terms & Conditions

May 14, 2024

For this 1h Advice Clinic media law expert Yasmin Naghavi will discuss how makers can lay out their terms and conditions.

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Advice Clinic, Members

April Advice Clinic: Commercial Representation

April 23, 2024

In this 1h online session, artist, curator and writer Daniel Mudie Cunningham will unpack the ins and outs of commercial representation.

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Advice Clinic, Members

March Advice Clinic: Preserving your Practice

March 26, 2024

Join Artbank for a 1h Advice Clinic on how makers can conserve their work for future generations.

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Craft Crits #1: Exhibition Development

March 4 — March 8, 2024

Working on an exhibition idea or project and want a professional's perspective? Craft's curatorial team can help.

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Advice Clinic, Members

February Advice Clinic: Professional Practice Basics

February 20, 2024

Join Craft Staff for a special expanded 2h Advice Clinic covering basics of professional creative practice.

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Workshop

MP10 Workshop: Paper-Cloth

February 3, 2024

Join DNJ Paper to discover the unique processes behind the MP10 uniform and how they turn paper into luxurious cloth.

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Advice Clinic, Members

February Advice Clinic: Professional Practice Basics

February 20, 2024

Join Craft Staff for a special expanded 2h Advice Clinic covering basics of professional creative practice.

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Talks and seminars

MP10 Panel: Lifelong Practice

February 3, 2024

Hear from three craft makers who embody a commitment towards mastering their craft over a lifetime at this MPavilion panel discussion.

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Talks and seminars, Register

On Patronage

February 23, 2024

A critical discussion on contemporary arts patronage presented by Craft as a part of the Melbourne Art Fair satellite program.