ADC Opening Night, 2025. Photo: Jacquie Manning.
Contemporary Jewellery: Expressing Identity and Values
This discussion will consider how in the history of the contemporary art jewellery movement significant global events can be catalysts for innovation, personal and political expression. Many of the works featured in PROFILE 2025 display how artists are more intentional than ever in expressing reflections and comments on a wide range of topical subjects.
Hosted by contemporary jeweller and artist, Susan Peacock with artists (and PROFILE 2025 finalists) Emily Copp, Felix Gill, Radka Passianova and Yinuo Yu.
When: Thursday 8 May 6-8pm
Where: Australian Design Centre
Free Event, bookings essential.
Wanita Workshop, 2023. Photo: ADC.
Weaving with Wanita Lowe
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2025 we present an all ages weaving workshop. Facilitator Wanita Lowe will teach you how to weave a small basket or armband.
When: Friday 30 May 2-4:45pm
Where: Australian Design Centre
Ticketed Event, $45pp General Admission, $30pp Children 16 & Under
bookings essential.
Sydney Ceramics Market, 2023. Photo: Amy Piddington.
ADC Saturday Maker Marketplace
Throughout 2025 ADC presents a regular Maker Marketplace on selected Saturdays at the Centre in Darlinghurst .
See the exhibitions, browse Object Shop, meet the artists and perhaps acquire a new handmade work for your collection.
When: Saturday 3 May 11am-3pm
Where: Australian Design Centre
Featuring: Love and West + Cobalt & Kin
For the full Saturday Maker Marketplace program, click here.
ADC Opening Night, 2024. Photo: Jacquie Manning.
Designer Maker Meet-Ups
Join fellow designer makers for a lunchtime discussion and exhibition preview at ADC. We know that many makers have a solo practice and are looking for opportunities to catch up with other creatives. Designer Maker Meet-Ups are designed for you. This free lunchtime event will include a short conversation and plenty of time to catch up informally.
Coffee and tea provided, so bring along your lunch and take a well deserved break!
Next Event: Monday, 5 May 2025, 12 - 1:30pm
Where: Australian Design Centre
Free Event, bookings essential.
ADC, 2024. Photo: Amy Piddington.
Free gallery tours
Make the most of your trip to Australian Design Centre with a free exhibition tour. The gallery team will introduce you to the current exhibitions and Object Shop.
Find out what's on here
Tour times:
Thursdays, 12.30pm
Book here or call on us on 9361 4555 to make a booking or register at the front desk 10 minutes prior to tour time.