Blog Archives
Legends of Australian craft
We’ve just published a compilation of Wikipedia entries for Australian craftspersons here. Who’s missing?
A tribute to George Lucas
Dorothy Erikson shares a tribute to a legendary West Australian silversmith. Continue reading
How to help Indian artisans
Liz Williamson shares her advice about how to support Indian artisans badly affected by the COVID pandemic. Continue reading
Vale Helge Larsen
Australia mourns the loss of silversmith Helge Larsen. Australian craft owes such a huge debt to Helge Larsen. Alongside Darani, he was not only a master silversmith but a great community builder. According to WoCCA board member Liz Williamson: Helge … Continue reading
Vale Dr Ghada Hijjawi-Qaddumi
A tribute to the President of the World Craft Council, who passed away on Thursday 1 April 2021, by Dr Kevin Murray. The World Crafts Council community is grieving the loss of Dr Ghada Hijjawi-Qaddumi, whose Presidency of the Asia … Continue reading
A forum on the crisis in Australian craft education
Monday 30 November 5pm (AEDT) The strength of a culture depends on a diversity of stories and skills that are sustained over generations. Civilisations develop institutions to help preserve and develop those skills, including musicianship, dance, drama, art and craft. … Continue reading
Save jewellery at Griffith University!
WoCCA strongly urges Griffith University to reverse its decision to cut the Jewellery & Small Object courses, which will have long-lasting damage on our educational ecology. Continue reading
East Gippsland Craft Map
World Crafts Council – Australia supports makers of handmade products that add pleasure and utility to our world. Works made by hand reflect an understanding of materials and the dedication of skill. These objects tell us stories that reflect our … Continue reading
Women’s shed: A proposal
I am a craftsperson with over 50 years of experience. In the 1970’s I remember participating in a crafts council initiative to spread the idea of craft, called the craft train. Continue reading
Australian bushfire support
World Crafts Council – Australia would like to offer ways in which you can give support to those affected by the bushfires that have devastated so much of Australia. Continue reading