Sydney Craft Week
NSW Guild Directory
Guilds are a great way to learn a new set of skills with the opportunity to meet and engage with a lively community of people who all share a common interest.
We have put together an eclectic, comprehensive directory of Guilds and craft organisations in NSW and beyond, that truly speaks to the strength, diversity and skills of our craft community. Check out the list and maybe join a club or guild today!
Ceramics
NSW
A support network for potters in the local area
The Australian Ceramics Association
National
Encourages the promotion of an engaged ceramics community across Australia
Jewellers
Australian Facetors Guild (Sydney Branch)
NSW
Discover the art of faceting natural and synthetic material
Bankstown & Districts Lapidary Club
NSW
A place to learn and explore the world of gems, rocks, minerals and silverwork
Blaxland Gem & Mineral Club Inc
NSW
Fully equipped workshops and a comprehensive library on stones, minerals ,fossils, faceting and silverwork.
Campbelltown and Districts Lapidary Club
NSW
Enjoy fieldtrips, social functions and courses in faceting, gemstone cutting, lapping, silver smithing and casting, wire wrapping, jewellery making, Faberge egg art, and other crafts
Fairfield & District Gemstone Club Inc
NSW
Learn cutting, polishing stones and other various crafts associated with the art of lapidary
NSW
Meet others who share an interest in lapidary, gemstones, fossils, minerals and allied crafts
Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia (NSW)
NSW
Promotes and supports the development of contemporary jewellery
Parramatta-Holroyd Lapidary Club
NSW
Share your skills and interests with others in rocks, minerals, gemstones, jewellery making, enamelling, casting, and carving
The Gold & Silversmiths Guild of Australia
National
Offers a traditional and comprehensive system of marking precious metal items
NSW
Enjoy workshops and facilities in lapidary, silver jewellery, enamelling, beading, chain-mail, silver casting, wax pattern making, and faceting
Quilters
National
Dedicated in the promotion of art quilts and art quilters in Australia
NSW
Supports and encourages the growth and development of modern quilting through art, community, and education
Sydney Southern Cross Quilters
NSW
Members come together to sit, chat, sew and show
The Quilters’ Guild of NSW Inc
NSW
Promotes the art of patchwork and quilting
Knitters
Blue Mountains Branch Knitters’ Guild NSW
NSW
Suitable for beginnings to experts who all share an interest in the craft of knitting
NSW
Explore the art of handknitting and crochet
Machine Knitters Association NSW
NSW
Encourages the craft of Machine Knitting in NSW
Textiles
Australian Forum for Textile Artists
National
A platform that shares listings for workshops, exhibitions and events happening throughout Australia
National
Come share your enthusiasm for lacemaking, suitable for all skill levels
National
A friendly support network for sewers of all levels and be up to date with the latest sewing information
Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association Inc
National
Discover textile and fibre arts through lectures, discussions, exhibitions and events across Australia
Smocking Arts Guild of NSW Inc
NSW
Learn the art of smocking and related needlework through meetings and workshops
NSW
For anyone who loves to stitch or would like to learn the art of embroidery
National
Discover all forms of creative tapestry and other stitched craft
The Tatter’s Guild of Australia (NSW Branch Inc)
NSW
A forum for exchange and education of tatting as a craft throughout Australia
Spinners and weavers
Epping Weavers, Embroiders & Spinners
NSW
Regular meetings are held for enthusiasts of weaving, embroidery, and spinning
Fairfield District Hand Spinners, Weavers & Dyers Guild
NSW
Dedicated to improving techniques and promoting the craft for future generations
Handweavers and Spinners Guild of NSW
NSW
Come together with people who practice the art of hand weaving, spinning and other associated crafts
Springwood Spinners and Weavers
NSW
Enjoy an opportunity to share new patterns, ideas and demonstrations associated with natural fibres and its use in spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, and crocheting.
Sutherland Shire Spinners & Weavers
NSW
Come and join a friendly and creative group to practice your hand spinning and weaving
Leather crafters
National
Develop and advance leatherwork while sharing ideas, skills and resources
Timber
Blue Mountains Woodturners NSW
NSW
Learn the creative skill of wood-turning, suitable for individuals of all levels
National
A network of woodwork clubs across Australia with the aim to provide up-to-date information about clubs and promoting the craft of woodworking
NSW
Discover opportunities for woodcarving, display and selling work
NSW
Come and meet others who are interested in the craft of woodturning
Woodworkers’ Association of NSW
NSW
Promotes the appreciation of fine woodworking and encourages creativity, design and skills development for all woodworkers in NSW
Printmakers
NSW
Dedicated to the preservation of letterpress printing
NSW
A community-based organisation that offers safe printing techniques through classes, workshops, exhibitions, and projects
Indigenous Makers
National
A group of ten Indigenous owned and governed enterprises. APY Gallery is permanently situated in Darlinghurst and is open to the public
Other
NSW
Discover a variety of contemporary glass, glass artists and crafts people in Australia
Aussie Eggshell Carvers Association
National
Come share examples of carved and decorated eggshell art designs
Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (NSW)
NSW
Enjoy lectures across a broad spectrum of artforms in fine art, the decorative, contemporary and the creative arts
National
Understand the medium and craft of enamelling
Australian Floral Art Association Inc (NSW)
NSW
Learn new techniques and trends in Floral Design to create new art forms
Australian Oriental Calligraphy Society
National
Suitable for beginners to professionals in calligraphy, come learn the art of Chinese calligraphy
Australian Society of Calligraphers
National
Learn calligraphy and hand lettering through exhibitions, practical demonstrations and talks by guest calligraphers
Australian Chinese Painting Society
NSW
Explore both traditional and contemporary brush painting practices and theories
NSW
Share an appreciation of traditional basketry skills alongside new forms of artistic expression
NSW
Share the fun in the art of Cake Decorating with other cake decorators and sugar artists
NSW
Learn new techniques, improve existing skills and share the knowledge of Cake Decorating
Design Institute of Australia NSW Branch
NSW
Aims to raise awareness and increase the profile of the design profession within the local community
NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders Inc
NSW
Suitable for all levels, share an interest and gain knowledge in this ancient and modern craft form
NSW
Develop and share skills and techniques in Parchment Craft
Society of Arts and Crafts NSW
NSW
Make unique Australian craft objects from the traditional to the contemporary
The Folk & Decorative Artists’ Association of Australia
National
A platform to learn, practice and share the knowledge of Folk and Decorative Art
The Friends through Folk Art Guild
NSW
Meet and share painting ideas and interests in Decorative and Folk Art painting
The Mosaic Association of Australia & New Zealand
National & NZ
Discover the art of Mosaics and its artists through exhibition, education, and community
NSW
Create a three-dimensional artwork and reflect on the meanings held within a sculpture or doll
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