artisan

artisan artisan is Queensland's home of craft and design.

Founded in 1970, we share, celebrate and offer advocacy for Australian practitioners with exhibitions, events, workshops, and the artisan store. Interested in more info about artisanqld Check out our website www.artisan.org.au and follow us on Instagram

08/06/2026

Artisans Maker Monday series, introduces...



A maker with a celebrated sculptural and small objects practice, having recently exhibited ‘Pressure Points’


We are excited to share that Carolyn will be running a workshop with artisan;
27 June, 10:00am at the State Library.

Tickets are available at the link in bio!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experiment with materials, design your own sculptural forms
and have the chance to learn and converse with Carolyn.

Anyone can make a submission and add your voice before the deadline this Sunday 24 May. We are proud to be collaborating...
19/05/2026

Anyone can make a submission and add your voice before the deadline this Sunday 24 May.

We are proud to be collaborating on this important call to action with our peer organisations in the Australian craft and design sector.

The Australian Government is developing a new National Cultural Policy. Together we're calling for proper recognition and investment in Australian skilled makers and designers who deserve a policy framework that matches their contribution.

Find out more via the link in bio.




18/05/2026

Maker Mondays — behind the studio door with Queensland makers
This week we visited Laura Cummins in her studio, the maker behind “a hop and a skip”
Laura repurposes vintage fabrics into one-of-a-kind garments and accessories, giving beautiful fabrics another lease on life, one garment at a time.

11/05/2026

Maker Mondays

Last week we had the pleasure of visiting Ebony Birks Studio, the designer and jeweller behind

Ebony was UNLEASHED in 2024 by artisan and is going from strength to strength with public art commissions and international residencies.

“Making is storytelling.”

Ebony spoke to our team about what drives her to step into the studio, how her ideas are shaped by her surroundings and her desire to share stories through her craft.

Pop in to the State Library of Queensland shop in shop to see Ebony’s work in person or purchase her work at artisan online shop.

Objects of Desire This week, we’re shining a light on homeware pieces, thoughtfully crafted to bring beauty, texture and...
08/05/2026

Objects of Desire 

This week, we’re shining a light on homeware pieces, thoughtfully crafted to bring beauty, texture and intention into your everyday spaces.

Each object has been chosen because it does more than sit prettily on a shelf. It tells a story, carries the hand of its maker, and transforms a house into something that feels unmistakably yours.

Tap the product tags below to shop direct from our online store and we will gift wrap and send to you free of charge.

Tomorrow Only! Mothers Who Make Market We’re bringing our Mother’s Day pop-up market to the CBD for one morning only. A ...
05/05/2026

Tomorrow Only! Mothers Who Make Market
 
We’re bringing our Mother’s Day pop-up market to the CBD for one morning only. A curated showcase of handcrafted work by Queensland mothers who practice craft and design.
 
The kind of work that carries a story, made by the kind of women who make it all happen.
Come shop something meaningful for the mums in your life while also supporting a mum.
 
Thursday 7 May
8:30am – 1:30pm
66 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD

Tomorrow Only! Mothers Who Make Market⁠⁠We're bringing our Mother's Day pop-up market to the CBD for one morning only. A...
05/05/2026

Tomorrow Only! Mothers Who Make Market⁠
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We're bringing our Mother's Day pop-up market to the CBD for one morning only. A curated showcase of handcrafted work by Queensland mothers who practice craft and design.⁠
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The kind of work that carries a story, made by the kind of women who make it all happen.⁠
Come shop something meaningful for the mums in your life while also supporting a mum.⁠
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Thursday 7 May⁠
8:30am – 1:30pm⁠
66 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD

04/05/2026

Monday Makers⁠
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This week we visited the DH Makers studio to sit down with Holly and Deb, the mother and daughter team behind DH Makers Ceramic Studio. From the first wheel to a full studio practice, they've built something pretty special together.⁠
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This duo couldn't be more fitting for our week celebrating the mums who make!⁠
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Shop their handcrafted ceramics at our Mothers Who Make pop-up market.

Thursday 7 May, ⁠
8:30am–1:30pm ⁠
at 66 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD.

25/11/2025

Introducing… Craft after Dark @ artisan!

Celebrate the joy of handmade this festive season! For three Friday evenings; the 5th, the 12th and the 19th of December, our gallery doors will stay open late for a relaxed night of shopping, conversation and creativity.

Enjoy a complimentary drink while you explore the gallery and meet the makers behind the work.

Our first shop and sip session will be the 5th of December, tickets are now available.

There will only be three sessions total, so don’t miss out!

For more info… or to get your ticket- click the link in our bio.

🗓️ 5th/12, 12/12, 19/12
🕐 5:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 45 King st, Bowen Hills, QLD

23/10/2025

AUS ART DAY 2025 // MAKE your donation meaningful 🖼️⁠
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For 55 years, artisan has been Queensland’s only arts organisation that is specifically for craft and design practitioners- the skilled makers who transform raw materials into objects of beauty, function, and cultural significance.⁠
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Over the next couple years, artisan is on an ambitious journey to elevate Queensland’s extraordinary craft and design talent to international prominence while building sustainable pathways for practitioners.

Head to our link in bio for more info and don’t forget to pop in store to view our latest exhibition!

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Address

Level 2, State Library Of Queensland, Stanley Place, Cultural Precinct
Brisbane, QLD
4101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+61732150800

Website

https://linktr.ee/artisanqld

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