Crafting Conversation is a panel discussion series for makers, artists, designers and creative small business owners, presented by Make Good Things Happen.

Our second edition moves across to the community of artists, featuring three Ballarat artists who work commercially, sharing their stories, challenges, and insights into what it really takes to build a sustainable creative business in Australia.

Come for the conversation, stay for the community.

🗓 Event Details:

Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm–7:30pm (doors open 5pm)
Venue: Humffray Room, Ballaarat Mechanics Institute
Includes: Panel discussion + light refreshments

💛 This Event Is For You If:

You’re a maker or artist running (or dreaming of) your own business
You crave real talk, not glossed-over success stories
You want to connect with others in the maker community
You love learning from people who understand the creative hustle

🎨 Artists Edition panellists:

Travis Price @travispriceillustration
Ben Sanders @ben.sanders.illustrator
Spencer Harrison @spenceroni

These Ballarat legends bring experience and humour to the panel and they're ready to share the reality of murals, illustrations and commercial art.

🎤 About the Host:

Hosted by Angela D’Alton, co-founder of Make Good Things Happen and curator of Craft Lab, with nearly two decades of experience supporting Australia’s vibrant maker community.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have specific access needs or questions, please email us at contactus@makegoodthingshappen.com.au as we’d love to make your experience as comfortable as possible.

Spaces are limited so book early to join the conversation!