Sydney Craft Week
9 to 18 October 2026
The 10th annual festival of craft.
Explore the full program in the link below
Exhibitions
Zi Xin solo exhibition
An unique ceramics show in Sydney CBD. Zi Xin’s work draws on idiomatic language from both Eastern and Western cultures.
Dream Horse
A site-specific exhibition that transforms the street-facing vitrine into an oversized toy box for everyone.
OK? Ok, ok…
Part of the Transience series by Wong Ching Yee (Jenny) 黃靜儀. The assemblage has had many lives and continues to evolve.
Artisan Crafts: Archival Woodblock Prints Reimagined
Artisan Crafts: Archival Woodblock Prints Reimagined
Intertwined
Intertwined is an exhibition showcasing Sydney College of The Arts Alumni and Lecturers
And Still I Rise
An exhibition presenting 20 culturally diverse, internationally recognised women artists based in Australia
Conversations Through Jewellery
Conversations Through Jewellery: Works by the UNSW Art & Design Jewellery Community
Made by Hand
Discover jewellery, ceramics, and botanical installation in a leafy Darlinghurst laneway studio.
Assembly
An activated exhibition and retail event shaped by a curated cohort of contemporary makers working across craft and design
Public Painting Project
Join us over 2 days using experimental techniques and tools to create a unique collaborative artwork.
Sydney Craft Week Workshops at Sew Make Create
Sydney Craft Week Workshops at Sew Make Create
Ceramic Business District Market
Bringing together a curated selection of local ceramic artists and makers
UNSW Animation and Moving Image Festival
UNSW Animation and Moving Image Festival
Smith St Studio Ceramics Market
Meet 17 ceramic artists in a working Marrickville studio. Free, 9am to 3pm.
Workshops
Zi Xin solo exhibition
An unique ceramics show in Sydney CBD. Zi Xin’s work draws on idiomatic language from both Eastern and Western cultures.
Monster Mouse Crafting Connections Workshops
A series of workshops and casual craft social events
Rikota Craft Week workshops
An inspiring line up of Sydney Craft Week workshops
Market Studio Workshops & Airr Made Ceramics Open Studio
Slow down and get tactile: clay handbuilding, paint ceramics or linocut printmaking.
Artist-2-Artist: Crafting Sydney Through Hand and Clay
An introductory workshop inviting participants to discover the unique properties of clay as a material.
In Conversation with Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran
Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran reflects on the evolution of his practice
Leather journal-making workshop
Join Sydney-based design company Corban & Blair at their studio space for an interactive workshop
Public Painting Project
Join us over 2 days using experimental techniques and tools to create a unique collaborative artwork.
Sydney Craft Week Workshops at Sew Make Create
Sydney Craft Week Workshops at Sew Make Create
Retail & Markets
Made by Hand
Discover jewellery, ceramics, and botanical installation in a leafy Darlinghurst laneway studio.
Market Studio Workshops & Airr Made Ceramics Open Studio
Slow down and get tactile: clay handbuilding, paint ceramics or linocut printmaking.
Open Studio
Natural Fibres & Clay: An Open Studio Weekend
Ruth Shteinman's Treetop Studio
Open Studio – Jennifer Newton
Jennifer invites anyone interested in the process of ceramics evolving from a slab of clay to her studio in the beautiful location of Coogee
Market Studio Workshops & Airr Made Ceramics Open Studio
Slow down and get tactile: clay handbuilding, paint ceramics or linocut printmaking.
Usefulbox Sewing School open day
A full day of making, mending, and community
Pickle and Tuxie Ceramics Open Studio
Sales, talks, hands-on screen-printing demonstrations and honey tastings
About Sydney Craft Week
This year the program includes over 600 participating artists and 58 participating groups across 37 suburbs of Sydney to present over 240 events, exhibitions, workshops, markets, open studios and more.
The festival also extends into greater Sydney and regional locations including the Blue Mountains, Newcastle, the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Central Coast.
SCW celebrates and supports Sydney’s thriving community of artists, makers and anyone who appreciates objects made by hand or learning new practical and creative skills.
Explore the full program: sydneycraftweek.com
An initiative of Australian Design Centre, Sydney Craft Week is supported by The City of Sydney with a festivals and events sponsorship grant.
Key Dates
10 October Festival opening event at Australian Design Centre
Festival Dates: Friday 10 October to Sunday 19 October 2025
Image top: Airr Made Ceramics, Wheel-Throwing in the Studio 2025, Photo: Shane Van Laar
Image bottom: Wajiha Pervez, Shima Seiki Knit Design Photo: Courtesy of the Artist
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