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Thanks to @concreteplay Sydney for writing up QUEER MART: A DARLO MAKERS Market on Sunday 26 February 10am -3pm. Hope to see you there for all the fun! concreteplayground.com/sydne… #SydneyWorldPride #craft #MakersMarket
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February Craft and Design News out now | Celebrating #SydneyWorldPride 🌈 | #crochet Social | Queer Mart Makers Market | and more. Read: bit.ly/3JGJAtI #crafts #design

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ADC welcomes the Federal Government’s new National #CulturalPolicy – Revive. We hope the implementation of this policy will see benefits flow to the craft and design.➡️ bit.ly/3X0p3n0
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ADC at Hazelhurst at Night A special evening of art and music @hazelhurst_art on 9 Dec. Demonstrations by Profile Contemporary Jewellery makers, mini jewellers' market, free art activities & live music. 782 Kingsway, Gymea When: Friday 9 December, 6 - 9pm FREE Entry
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PODCAST Object: stories of design and craft Series 2 Clay Connections Episode 3: Jane Sawyer Subscribe to the award-nominated podcast series pod.link/1588806414 Explore show notes australiandesigncentre.com/p… #craft #design #podcast #ceramics
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Proud for @AusDesignCentre's Object #podcast to be a finalist in @AusPodAwards. Lovely to work with Lisa Cahill, Alix Fiveash & John Jacobs, and to celebrate Australia's 'Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft' artists in this series #craft #design pod.link/1588806414
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | Australian Design Centre are delighted to announce a major new national craft and design innovation award called the MAKE AWARD: Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design launching in 2023. bit.ly/3Gt9VKa #MakeAward

ARTIST TALK Take a walk through the exhibitions FUSE Glass Prize and Seed Stitch Contemporary Textile Award with the artists Bronte Cormican-Jones, Pam De Groot, Eleanora Pasti & Lynn Pavey on Saturday 5 November, 1-2pm. Free event. bit.ly/3TThvkO #FUSEGlassPrize
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For SIXTY, Elborne is presenting elements of his Conduit project, which he began developing in early 2020. This work is now established as a long-term commitment to span the remaining years of his life.  @AusDesignCentre #Ceramics #SIXTY #JournalOfAustralianCeramics #ADCOnTour
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WORKSHOP In this free workshop Travis De Vries will take you through turning your arts practice towards a digital audience, monetising your work online & growing a support network. Friday 3-4pm FREE Book now: bit.ly/3TBCGIp @UNSWADA #Barangga
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MAKERS MARKET: Sydney Craft Week edition Soak up the market buzz in Darlinghurst, meet local makers and browse stalls filled with their wares on Saturday. When: Sat 15 Oct 10am-4pm Where: ADC crn William and Palmer St Darlinghurst More: bit.ly/3SPKGp2 #sydneycraftweek
NEW EXHIBITION Profile: Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award 2022 From precious gold to plastic waste, this major exhibition of new work by 73 contemporary designer/makers is now open until 28 September. Find out more: australiandesigncentre.com/p… #jewellery #craft
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VISIT Bioplastic Futures: 3D printing and the maker movement until 2 July. Join Matt Harkness in his exploration of recycling PLA plastics from #3dprinting Find out more: bit.ly/3N7sraS #sustainabledesign
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National Reconciliation Week The 2022 theme ‘Be Brave. Make Change.’ Be inspired by the words of senior Anangu woman Tjunkaya Tapaya OAM in her film for our exhibition ‘Obsessed’ that included her work ‘Ngayulu Minyma Tjanpinja, I am Tjanpi Woman’. bit.ly/3GzK4hV
SIXTY: The Journal of Australian Ceramics 60th Anniversary 1962–2022 Until 25/4 A special exhibition project produced & presented by ADC in partnership with @AUSTCERAMICS Come see the show before it hits the road for a 4 year national tour! 🚛 australiandesigncentre.com/s…
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With some tinkering, even broken rubbish can be turned from trash to treasure 🔨
 Introducing Transformative Repair: a collab with @UNSWADA and Australian design activists that sees emerging artists creatively repair broken objects for exhibition and auction. 🎨 More below ⬇️
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🎟️ Bid on a piece at the Transformative Repair x @AusDesignCentre Live Auction, Thurs 9 June: eventbrite.com.au/e/transfor… 🖼️ Visit the exhibition from June 2-10 at the @AusDesignCentre in Sydney and check out the contributors: transformativerepair.net/
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The Art of Making Event: Join Evan Dunstone, Tony Kenway, Darren Oates and Ruth Thompson in a conversation hosted by author and craft historian Grace Cochrane AM. When: Saturday 12 March 2-3.30pm Free bit.ly/3hVvBRO #StudioWoodworkersAustralia @WoodReview
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Recently opened a new #designexhibition in #Sydney : "The Art of Making: Studio Woodworkers Australia". It will be on display at @AusDesignCentre until 15/03/22 | australiandesigncentre.com/t… #designexhibitions
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