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Vale Robyn Daw

One of many admirable qualities possessed by Robyn Daw was a generosity of spirit, a widely appreciated openness to give professional advice to anyone in the art world. There was also an ability to celebrate the success of others without … Continue reading

03. March 2022
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Legends of Australian craft

We’ve just published a compilation of Wikipedia entries for Australian craftspersons here. Who’s missing?

17. January 2022
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A tribute to George Lucas

Dorothy Erikson shares a tribute to a legendary West Australian silversmith. Continue reading

04. November 2021
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How to help Indian artisans

Liz Williamson shares her advice about how to support Indian artisans badly affected by the COVID pandemic. Continue reading

19. July 2021
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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

17. June 2021
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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

06. April 2021
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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

24. November 2020
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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

12. November 2020
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Uzbekistan opportunity

The First International Handicrafters Festival will be held in Kokand, Uzbekistan, 10-15 September 2019. This coincides with the special issue of our Garland magazine on Central Asia. The organisers are calling for craftspersons to apply as participating artists in this … Continue reading

19. March 2019
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