An exhibition of work titled ‘Grain’ by the North West Woodcraft Guild highlighted the diversity of techniques which woodworkers can use to explore the ideas and forms that inspire them. Review by Stephen Oram.

Vivian Chiu creates a collection of vessels from pallet timbers that traces the history and journey of a migrant community as well as her own.

‘Working ridiculous hours’ and overcoming logistical challenges were the solutions to the year-long commission of a lifetime for high-end custom timber fabricator Ned Oreskovic.

Be true to your own voice and establish a unique style, says West Australian wood sculptor Olive Gill-Hille in an interview that discusses her processes and inspiration points.

VIDEO: How to translate an idea into a furniture piece, and then make it.

This New Zealand-based designer-maker has navigated a unique path from the decks of luxury yachts to the workshop floor, where he now crafts bespoke pieces.

Angharad Summers writes about the morality of making furniture in today’s world of ‘too much stuff’.

It’s not unusual for someone to be drawn to a creative career and not only question whether it is a good idea, but also be questioned by those around them.

Peter Ryan fulfilled a lifelong wish in Franklin, Tasmania learning about new tools, terminology and timbers as he learnt the fundamentals of wooden boat building.

A few years ago Kara Ghasemiani sidestepped a career as an engineer and enrolled in a full time woodworking course in Sweden – and has never looked back.

How can make more of trees? Mark Lilly shows a new way, and says designers should 'never let a good idea fizzle out' but push through to a least a proof of concept stage.

Jono Everett is all about collaboration and community projects, but when it comes to design, that’s a solitary pursuit. Story by Linda Nathan.

Isabel Avendano Hazbun's third solo exhibition is the result of a year spent researching ‘sustainable ancient technologies long discarded in the name of progress’.

Mac Nordman has won international design awards but works as a movie set builder as he seeks to launch a career as a furniture and lighting designer.

For Bim Morton, a lifetime of working with wood has also extended into sourcing and selling his favourite timbers.

The judging panel of six is now complete for Maker of the Year awards. In this video, David Boucher discusses the meaning and value of bespoke making.