About

Where creativity begins to...make, see, collect and guide craft.

Central Craft is a not-for-profit members organisation based in Alice Springs that supports and promotes traditional and contemporary craft and design practice in Central Australia.

Central Craft offers workshops and other activities that enrich lives and encourages community participation and social inclusion. People from all walks of life including people from non-English speaking backgrounds, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, people with mental illness, and older people are welcomed at Central Craft. They are encouraged to learn new skills and form friendships and connections to keep them engaged in our community.

Central Craft strengthens our community by providing opportunities for learning, creative expression, and social networking. It supports emerging practitioners through to established artisans working in disciplines such as ceramics, lapidary, jewellery making, leathercraft, woodwork, painting, basketry, weaving, spinning, lacemaking, felt making, knitting, screen printing, silk painting, surface decoration, fabric manipulation, embroidery, fashion design and construction.