In February 2022 a landmark exhibition of contemporary work by 26 women makers took place at Sturt Gallery in Mittagong, NSW. Here’s the background, along with reflections of some of the participants.

With sleek lines and concealed movements, Craig Thibodeau’s Automoton Table is a masterpiece of complex functionality.

Stuart Faulkner reviews an exhibition of work by Studio Woodworkers Australia that celebrates community and the artist within

As if losing an arm wasn’t hard enough, James T. Dixon likes to challenge himself by making things that would be difficult to make with two arms.

Five days in the saddle were a wild but enjoyable ride for Dan Dwyer as he travelled to Tasmania to learn how to make a ‘Democratic’ Windsor chair.

"I love furniture that looks like it’s handmade...using natural features like gum vein really highlights the fact it isn’t mass produced, and that it’s real, raw and unique," says Matthew Keayes.

Liam McCallion lives in Burleigh Heads, Qld and combines his love of timber, design and music in the audio cabinets he makes.

For Alexsandra Pontonio, designing and making furniture is all about exploring ideas and processes. Interview by Linda Nathan.

Tracey Malady tells the story of a father who inspired his daughter's woodworking career.

Matching beautiful woods with different metal combinations is what plane maker Brian loves, particularly showcasing highly figured Australian timbers.

In Australia, a Martinez hammer retails at around $500, certainly a lot for a simple tool that’s been around for thousands of years. However Martinez hammers have a certain mystique...

What makes a master toolmaker? Raf Nathan spoke to UK maker Karl Holtey.

Leon Sadubin pays tribute to a colleague and friend who had a deep and respectful understanding of forest ecology. The furniture he made showed an intuitive response to the material he loved.

"I've been turning full time for six years and a standard bowl is now second nature. Ring turning got me critically thinking about design, technique and turning to fine tolerances", explains Simon Begg.

"I never get over the excitement when you first cut open a log. Each tree has the potential to grow a masterpiece, and seeing its beauty for the first time is a thrill beyond compare", says US maker Austin Heitzman.

A good carved caricature identifies and accentuates the distinctive feature of the person, explains Townsville based woodworker and teacher Isaac Ferguson.