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

Our first edition is all about the jewellery community, featuring a panel of working jewellers 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 10 September 2025
Time: 5:30pm–7:30pm (doors open 5:15pm)
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

💎 Jewellers Edition panellists:

Alana Smith @cutoffyourhandsjewellery
Lucie HB @lucieh.b
Jessica Larm @jessica_larm_jewellery

These local legends (and Craft Lab Alumni) bring experience and humour to the panel and they're ready to share the reality of life behind the bench.

🎤 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!