Arts, Crafts & Handmade

Unique & Local

Arts and crafts thrive in the Glen Innes Highlands. Take time to explore the many galleries, artists, crafts stores, antiques, museums and treasures.

Many locals are keeping traditional crafts alive that date back to the area’s pioneering days – saddlers, blacksmiths and farriers. A visit to Glen Innes is a chance to watch them at work or attend a workshop to learn new skills.

If you are here when the markets are on, you will not be disappointed. Our talented local artisans offer only the best, top-quality handcrafted products. You are sure to find something you love, for a gift or to spoil yourself.

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12 Ways to Get Your Craft on in Glen Innes Highlands

1. Glen Innes Art Gallery

Glen Innes Art Gallery presents a series of changing exhibitions of contemporary art, ceramics, sculptures and jewellery. Works exhibited frequently are by local artists, regional New England and New South Wales artists, as well as artists from other parts of Australia - adding to a veritable rich mix of artistic talent.

Located at 71 Grey Street

Open: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm and Saturdays 9am - 1pm

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2. Markets in the Highlands

Markets in the Highlands is a collective group of local makers from the region.

This concept launched in August of 2020 and has continued to be held on the second Saturday of each month.

Located at the back of Coles, Mackenzie Mall.

Open: 2nd Saturday of each month 9am - 3pm

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3. Gawura Gallery

The home of internationally acclaimed Aboriginal Artist Lloyd Gawura Hornsby. Gawura Gallery offers contemporary artworks from local, interstate and international artists. The modern gallery exhibits a range of works from established and emerging Indigenous artists, including fine arts.

Located at 9979 New England Highway

Open: Tuesday - Saturday 9am – 4pm

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4. The Alder Grove

The Alder Grove stocks an ever-increasing range of handmade artisan crafts and esoteric supplies. They also offer tarot readings, consultations, workshops, and host a range of events.

Located at 9921 New England Hwy

Open: Thursday - Sunday 10am - 6pm

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5. Knick Knackery

Find all the quirky arts and crafts of Glen Innes in all corners of the Knick Knackery. You’ll find the friendly volunteers having a chat with a coffee while teaching craft activities. There are also lots of treasures and bric-a-brac finds for sale in the shop.

Located the on the corner of Wentworth and Bourke Streets

Open: Thursday-Sunday 10am - 4pm

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6. Richard Moon Silversmith – The Makers Shed

This handmade marketplace stocks the work of artisans, artists and authors, including silversmith Richard Moon and author-artist Michael Burge, and hosts regular workshops in jewellery making, art, and writing.

Located at 123 Grey Street

Open: Wednesday – Saturday 10am - 4pm

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7. Oh! Sew Crafty

Oh! Sew Crafty is your local fabric and craft shop in Glen Innes. They stock a wide variety of items including fabric, haberdashery, wools cottons and threads, craft supplies, sewing supplies and much, much more. They are also proud to support local artists by offering a range of locally hand-crafted gifts and craft items for sale.

Located at 266 Grey Street

Open: Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm

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8. Carelles

Carelles stocks a range of craft items, tapestries, baby’s clothing and linen. They also have a large selection of locally-made handicrafts, like blankets and jumpers to name a few. If you are an avid DIYer who enjoys making arts and crafts or other homemade items, they have everything you’ll need for your projects.

Located at 250 Grey Street

Open: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm and Saturday 9am – 1pm

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9. Sew Many Fabrics

Sew Many Fabrics is more than just fabric! They sell a wide range of products and the store is a great place for inspiration to get you started on your next project. You'll also find a comfortable Abandoned Husband's Corner - a space where partners and significant others can relax whilst in the store.

Located at: 122 Bourke St, Glen Innes NSW 2370

Open: Tuesday – Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am - 1.30pm

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10. Colours on Grey

Colours on Grey brings creativity into people’s lives with live workshops for all skill levels. Marianne offers one-on-one private lessons, group lessons and art parties at her gallery.

Experience the online gallery.

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11. Glen Innes Cottage Markets

Discover home-made arts & crafts at the weekly Cottage Markets. Browse the stalls as you enjoy a freshly brewed hot coffee and discover other treasures and local produce.

Located at Lions Park Rest Area, East Avenue & Ferguson Street.

Open: Saturday 7.30am – 12.30pm

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12. Glen Innes Pottery Club

Glen Innes Pottery Club is a community group of potters and enthusiastic students of pottery. The club runs regular workshops and shares resources, inspiration, club and relevant industry news online.

Located at 193 Grey Street, Glen Innes

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