Centre for Craftsmanship
Studios, guilds, workshops, farms and enterprises with active practice and teaching.
Local practice. Regional reach. Specialist partnership.
The network connects different kinds of places without asking them to become the same institution.
Local / regional / specialist
06.2Centre types
Recognition follows demonstrated function and capability.
Local Centres provide active practice, access and transmission. Regional Centres hold higher-capability combinations of equipment, advanced teaching, conservation, enterprise support and mapping. Research and industry facilities contribute specialist testing, technology and production infrastructure.
A site may develop from one role to another as capability, partnerships and public function grow.
Report basisMapping Australia’s Crafts Sector 2026 · Recommendation 13.
Regional Centre
A hub combining advanced skills, shared equipment, enterprise support and regional coordination.
Research & industry
Universities, TAFEs, museums, manufacturers, pilot facilities and testing environments.