Meet the Artisans
Meet the Artisans
With so many craftsmen and artisans participating at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail there is lots to get excited about. See below for information about some of the great artisans that will be displaying their skills and trades at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail.
Joblake Designs
It was love at first sight, creating natural structures from natural materials in natural surrounds. I learned from the experts, immersed myself in the history and traditions of the art, qualified as a professional waller, and became part of the wonderful walling community.
Embroiderer's' Guild NSW
People of all ages and walks of life make up a community who enjoy and savour Embroidery! Our members come to the Guild for many and varied reasons: following their creative urge; mastery of a new skill; a love of traditional crafts; memories of learning from mum or grandma; the company of like-minded people - just to name a few!
Australian Enamellers
Enamel is powdered glass which is fused to metal at temperatures in excess of 750 degrees centigrade.
Each firing takes only a few minutes, but may be repeated as many as 20 times, as subsequent layers of enamels and design elements are added. The techniques of today draw heavily on the traditional methods passed down through the centuries.
Robin Wills
Follow
as I demonstrate the customary method of making the traditional wooden handled,
four plait, cowhide stockwhip! Each stage of the process will be demonstrated
until a complete and crackable whip is made.
The Leura Bodger
Pole-lathe greenwood turner, spoon/bowl carver and furniture maker.
Visit the Lawson UpstyleMarket, Leura Produce and Artisans Market to view my craft
Bbohe Alpaca Felt Artistry
I'm Melanie, the founder of Bbohe - alpaca felt artistry. My mission is to banish cold feet forever, and I've been doing just that since 2010 by crafting beautiful and practical slippers using the finest alpaca fibre.
Virginia Burrow Design
Virginia will be displaying the workings of sock knitting machines and her fabulous designs. See her Instagram for videos and sneak peaks at what is to come.
The Australian Wool Store
Hi, I'm Kathryn, the dyer behind The Australian Wool Store.
I'm based in the outskirts of Sydney and live on 5 acres with my family and 3 beautiful Border Collie dogs.
Bathurst Grange Distillery
Local favourite the Bathurst Grange Distillery will be demonstrating the distilling process during the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail. Learn all about the Distilling process and about all of the different factors from grain selection to botanical infusions that go into making the award winning gin and whiskey.
Lavender On Saint Johns Apiaries
Lavender on Saint Johns Apiary is a regional NSW family business specialising in honey and bee related products such as wax and bees wax wraps.
Christopher Woolcock
Christopher is a traditional toymaker from Portland specialising in rocking horses. He will be displaying some of his finished works and the process behind them at the Trades Trail.
Reckless brewing
Based in Bathurst and dedicated to making simply the beer best possible. Reckless Brewing Co. is an Independent Craft Brewery. Learn all about the art of Brewing beer at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail from the experts themselves.
Cosmo Brewing
Beer made seasonally to combine our love for farming, foraging and fermentation. Bathurst NSW Australia. Learn all about barrel aged beer and the brewing process at the Trades Trail.
Australian Mechanical Organ Society
Most of our members own mechanical organs of various sizes. Some organs are historic, while others are of recent construction, having been built either by one of our enthusiastic members
Rams Head Bats
Hand made custom cricket bats made in Australia from Australian Grown English Willow.
Arthur Street Objects
Extraordinary and highly detailed art objects from using mixed media with a passion for quality craftsmanship and one of a kind aesthetics.
Gillies Bros Distillery
Gillies Bros Distillery produces true artisan hand crafted moonshine, whiskey, gin & seasonal brandy.
Harry Howard
Harry Howard Fine Furniture specialises in furniture restoration and upholstery.
Bathurst Embroidery Group
Bathurst Embroidery Group meet to create and share embroidery techniques from traditional to modern on a variety of fabrics.
We hold regular workshops each year and the creations featured are influenced by the beautiful larger Wendy Williams piece. As members of the NSW Embroiderers Guild, and over 50 years old now, we bring a range of skills and experiences to our regular monthly meetings at Bathurst Croquet Club
Sophia's Strings
The amount of time to make an instrument is dependent upon a number of factors; the size, the type and the makers speed. To craft a standard modern 14” violin takes approximately 120 – 150 hours. The viola is of similar time as the violin, but the upper end of that time. A violoncello is approximately 300 hours and a double bass is approximately 550 hours, but that is very much dependent upon the style, which can vary widely.
Penrith Museum of Printing
The Penrith Museum of Printing will be featured at the Bathurst Trades Trail, showcasing the traditional letterpress printing methods of the past. Children will have the opportunity to arrange their own names, which will then be printed on a poster for them for free.
Meredie's Art Glass
Meredie makes her glass beads in the Venetian style and they are simply stunning! Make sure you catch up with Meredie's Art Glass at the Trail!
Aminya Botanical Design
My Inspiration comes from my home and the bush land that it nestles in. I wanted to create something that reflects my passion for the beauty of the natural landscape surrounding me. Each item is original, a piece of art, created by nature. Hours of work goes into creating each piece.
Carol Dobson
What can I say? I am an Australian artisan, based in Central West NSW, and I love polymer clay, wet felting, doodling, and monotype printing, and the versatility of what it can do with them. I'm currently into flowing styles, and geometric designs.
Rusty Gate Honey
We are a small family owned honey company producing Raw Premium local honey. Just as the bees made it
Elizabeth Forbes
Furniture caning and restoration working cane in traditional styles to make furniture that will last a lifetime.
Geoff & Colina Tonkin Chairmakers
Traditional Windsor chair making using green wood and only hand tools. Geoff & Colina from Molong will be showing the whole proess from log to chair.
Glenda Hutchinson
Glenda Hutchison, is a marbler who brings the ancient art of marbling to life with a modern twist. As a Computer Programmer, Glenda combines her technical expertise with her artistic passion to create stunning marbled designs that captivate and inspire. Her work is a testament to the timeless beauty of marbling, blending traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. Whether it's for bookbinding, stationery, or decorative purposes, her marbled creations are unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect her dedication to this exquisite craft.
Rankin cottage Crafts
Rankin Cottage Crafts Inc, is a community based charitable organisation. Members of the organisation volunteer to give their time to assist community members with questions and promote handcrafts within the Bathurst community. They also make and display handcrafted items for sale in Rankin Cottage.
