Welcome to Handmaker's Factory

Handmaker's Factory is a studio space in Seddon, Melbourne empowering people to confidently create in a sustainable way, share their knowledge and learn new skills through our creative workshops.

We also run craft workshops in our studio space at Yakedy Yak, Highpoint Shopping Centre.

LEARN TO WEAVE

Learn to weave with a frame loom 

workshops coming up!

LEARN TO WEAVE
LEARN TO WEAVE
from $230.00
PHOTO EMULSION SCREEN PRINTING
PHOTO EMULSION SCREEN PRINTING
from $230.00
LEARN TO WEAVE A KONO (WOVEN BASKET)
LEARN TO WEAVE A KONO (WOVEN BASKET)
from $160.00
INDIGO SHIBORI
INDIGO SHIBORI
from $185.00
MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME! SEDDON
MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME! SEDDON
from $25.00
LEARN TO SCREEN PRINT IN A DAY!
LEARN TO SCREEN PRINT IN A DAY!
from $199.00
KATAZOME RICE PASTE RESIST
KATAZOME RICE PASTE RESIST
from $185.00
DYEING WITH PLANTS & INDIGO
DYEING WITH PLANTS & INDIGO
from $185.00
SEW YOUR OWN GENOA TOTE BAG
SEW YOUR OWN GENOA TOTE BAG
from $190.00
LINO PRINTING
LINO PRINTING
from $140.00
DESIGN, PRINT & MAKE YOUR OWN LAMPSHADE
DESIGN, PRINT & MAKE YOUR OWN LAMPSHADE
from $180.00
SCREEN PRINTING FOR KIDS
SCREEN PRINTING FOR KIDS
from $45.00
PRINTING AND PAINTING WITH NATURAL DYES
PRINTING AND PAINTING WITH NATURAL DYES
from $185.00
LEARN TO SEW THE CARSON DRESS
LEARN TO SEW THE CARSON DRESS
from $195.00
PRINT CLUB
PRINT CLUB
$300.00
RECYCLED PAPER MAKING
RECYCLED PAPER MAKING
$0.00
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YAKEDY YAK CRAFT WORKSHOPS

MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME! YAKEDY YAK
MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME! YAKEDY YAK
from $25.00
SOAP MAKING
SOAP MAKING
from $120.00
TRIANGLE TOTE BAG
TRIANGLE TOTE BAG
from $75.00
HOOP WEAVING
HOOP WEAVING
from $75.00
MINI MACRAME PLANT HANGER
MINI MACRAME PLANT HANGER
from $75.00
HAND PAINTED BEAD AND KNITTED NECKLACE
HAND PAINTED BEAD AND KNITTED NECKLACE
from $120.00
MAKE YOUR OWN LAMPSHADE
MAKE YOUR OWN LAMPSHADE
from $75.00
MAKE YOUR OWN DREAMCATCHER
MAKE YOUR OWN DREAMCATCHER
from $85.00
STAMP CARVING
STAMP CARVING
from $80.00
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SHOP

Weaving Loom Kit
Weaving Loom Kit
$160.00
Indigo Shibori Kit
Indigo Shibori Kit
from $60.00
Indigo Dye Vat Kit
Indigo Dye Vat Kit
from $25.00
Mini Loom Kit
Mini Loom Kit
$80.00
Itajime shibori shapes
Itajime shibori shapes
from $6.00
Stamp Carving Kit
Stamp Carving Kit
$48.50
Naturally Dyed Yarn Weavers Bundle
Naturally Dyed Yarn Weavers Bundle
$40.00
Gift Voucher
Gift Voucher
from $25.00
Beeswax Wrap Kit
Beeswax Wrap Kit
$45.00
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Testimonials

  • "Fantastic day with my daughter, 5 hours goes rather quickly" Learn to screen print in a day
    - Steve
  • "A great hands-on learning experience that was really focused on getting you started at home. Nichola provided really excellent, practical advice, including a shortlist of what you'll need to get started printing at home and where to get it. Keeping the class to only 4 participants meant that everyone got all the help they needed. Would totally recommend this!"
    - Marcus
  • "Not only did I get a gorgeous dress after finishing this class, I also have new found confidence in my sewing. Nichola is a wonderful teacher, very knowledgeable and patient, taking time to show you little tricks and tips. I have made another dress and other items of clothing since completing this class only two weeks ago, simply because I now have the confidence to give things a go. I highly recommend this class!"
    - Selina
  • "A great very fun day of play with natural dyes. Good for beginner or someone with some experience. Nichola was friendly and knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing her love of natural dyeing. A wonderful way to have fun with a messy activity!"
    - Leeanne
  • Thanks for adding value to our students learning with the weaving workshops. Our students loved it. Many students have made their own looms and are weaving at home. They loved the choice of yarns; textures and colours and the therapeutic nature of weaving. It was a fantastic experience.
    - Anna Arvanitis, Methodist Ladies' College

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