Sydney Craft Week
10 to 19 October 2025
The 9th annual festival of craft.
Explore the full program in the link below
Exhibitions
Matters of Time: Contemporary Metal Practices
Australian artists and designers explore the role of metal in contemporary practice and its relationship with time.
Trent Jansen: Poiesis Symvoli
Poetic objects born from deep collaboration—stories of Country, myth and identity.
Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds
An exhibition spotlighting the artistry of production design in contemporary Korean cinema.
Craft MONTH at Primrose Park Art and Craft Centre
Material Intelligence explored across a wide range of craft and design disciplines at this lively community hub.
SWELL, Form in clay and on paper
Chunky clay and bold drawings—swollen forms that pop with colour, pattern and texture.
Extending the Field
Art meets craft: 12 makers, workshops and play across stitch, print, weave and more.
Button Reimagined, Newtown Jewellers Collective
Artists reinvent the humble button—exhibition, talks and a make-your-own workshop.
Fire & Fabric
Sculptural and black-fired ceramics alongside hand-dyed textile artworks in this vibrant exhibition.
Material Matters: A Brooch Club Exhibition
Brooches big on ideas—wearable, conceptual, collectible. Talks, opening and a pin swap.
Seamless: A Shima Seiki Knit Symposium & Exhibition
Join us for an exhibition and symposium showcasing cutting edge research from the UTS Shima Seiki Knit Lab.
Lace as Sound: an installation of contemporary textile works
Hear lace “sing.” Knit tech meets music scores in a poetic textile and sound installation.
Shelf Life, kil.n.it experimental ceramics studio
An exhibition of ceramics, exploring the intimate relationship between objects and books and how they coexist
Tangible, The Society of Arts and Crafts of NSW
Touch and the handmade. An exhibition of unique, tactile works countering mass production.
Bird Week Australia Exhibition
Joyful bird art returns—uplifting works with sales supporting BirdLife Australia.
Meroogal Drawing Room
This pop up exhibition is inspired by the Meroogal Drawing Room and materials used by four generations of women
Artisans in the Gardens
3,000+ handcrafted works across the gardens. Shop, wander and support local makers.
Workshops
Airr Made Ceramics
Mindful clay and local makers. Visit the studio, shop, and try a calming workshop with Air.
Fold, Stitch, Bind, Thinking in Paper and Thread
Slow craft making and tradition—learn bookbinding for all skill levels.
Repurposed Bags and Open Studio
Design a new bag with cherished and salvaged fabrics or shop Kate’s beautiful upcycled pieces.
Shifting Elements in Jewellery
Hands-on metal classes mixing tradition and innovation—make, experiment, express.
Tufting Workshop
Design and tuft a plush artwork in a fun, guided session – for all skill levels.
Art Kintsugi Workshop
Step by step introduction to the Kintsugi method using accessible tools and materials.
Collage Print Workshop with Fiona Roderick
Explore the art of collage printmaking using original lino print proofs, layered with wood, paint, and paper
Creative Reuse at Reverse Garbage
Workshops to mend and make and a behind the scenes tour focussed on fashion and wearables
Material Matters and More at SquarePeg Studios
Forge a silver ring or join a brooch making session—talks, playdates and contemporary jewellery fun.
Sydney Craft Week Workshops at Sew Make Create
Small, friendly classes for beginners and beyond. Learn, make and meet your maker crew.
Slow Stitching with Soul: Kawandi Quilting
Learn Kawandi quilting with reclaimed cloth—come ready to slow down and connect with others.
Zero Waste Glazes Workshop
A unique opportunity to learn how to make environmentally and socially conscious glazes and pigments
Nanja: Stories Rewoven, Numbulwar Numburindi Arts
Weave with master artists—ghost nets and pandanus transformed into living stories.
Retail & Markets
Airr Made Ceramics
Mindful clay and local makers. Visit the studio, shop, and try a calming workshop with Air.
Pickle and Tuxie Open Studio
Cats, clay and community. Demonstrations and work for sale.
Roly - ClothFabric Popup, Julie Paterson
Meet Julie Paterson, shop ClothFabric, and join a community stitch-in for the Menindee Memorial Loop
Bring fabric scraps and broken jewellery back to life
Turn fabric waste into joy. Watch, learn, and hand-sew earrings—or buy one-off upcycled pieces.
Sydney Ceramics Market 2025
Discover one-of-a-kind ceramic works by over 130 artists & makers, celebrating the potential of clay
Open Studio
Repurposed Bags and Open Studio
Design a new bag with cherished and salvaged fabrics or shop Kate’s beautiful upcycled pieces.
Pickle and Tuxie Open Studio
Cats, clay and community. Demonstrations and work for sale.
Repair Café and Open Studio
Bring your special ceramic, glass and textile objects and give them a second life with Kintsugi and sashiko repairs.
Talks
Trent Jansen: Poiesis Symvoli
Poetic objects born from deep collaboration—stories of Country, myth and identity.
Remade-Reloved 2025
Discarded jewels repurposed. Visit the exhibition and upcycle your own piece in a hands-on workshop.
Seamless: A Shima Seiki Knit Symposium & Exhibition
Join us for an exhibition and symposium showcasing cutting edge research from the UTS Shima Seiki Knit Lab.
Button Reimagined, Newtown Jewellers Collective
Artists reinvent the humble button—exhibition, talks and a make-your-own workshop.
Lace as Sound: an installation of contemporary textile works
Hear lace “sing.” Knit tech meets music scores in a poetic textile and sound installation.
About Sydney Craft Week
This year the program includes over 600 participating artists and 58 participating groups across 37 suburbs of Sydney to present over 240 events, exhibitions, workshops, markets, open studios and more.
The festival also extends into greater Sydney and regional locations including the Blue Mountains, Newcastle, the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Central Coast.
SCW celebrates and supports Sydney’s thriving community of artists, makers and anyone who appreciates objects made by hand or learning new practical and creative skills.
Explore the full program: sydneycraftweek.com
An initiative of Australian Design Centre, Sydney Craft Week is supported by The City of Sydney with a festivals and events sponsorship grant.
Key Dates
10 October Festival opening event at Australian Design Centre
Festival Dates: Friday 10 October to Sunday 19 October 2025
Image top: Airr Made Ceramics, Wheel-Throwing in the Studio 2025, Photo: Shane Van Laar
Image bottom: Wajiha Pervez, Shima Seiki Knit Design Photo: Courtesy of the Artist
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