Craft Victoria

Top choice in Melbourne


This retail arm of Craft Victoria showcases goods handmade exclusively by Victorian artists and artisans. Its range of jewellery, textiles, accessories, glass and ceramics bridges the art/craft divide and makes for some wonderful Melbourne mementos. There are also a few galleries with changing exhibitions; admission is free. Pop in for a guide to the Craft Cubed Festival in August.


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