Melbourne Design Week at the VWA Opening Night

Step inside the studios of the Victorian Woodworkers Association and meet the five current Artists in Residence – Freddy Mata Mendoza, Wanda Gillespie, Emily McRae, Caleb Biffanti, and Margot Feast.

This open-studio exhibition offers a rare glimpse into contemporary woodworking practice, from early sketches and prototypes to finished works. Over three days — 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of May — visitors are invited to explore works in progress, completed pieces, and the varied processes that drive each maker’s practice. An opening event will be held on Saturday 23rd May 6-8pm.

Across furniture, fine joinery, sculpture, and playful experimental forms, the exhibition highlights the handmade, the exchange of ideas, and the creative community shaping the world they want to build, one piece at a time.

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2026
Time: 6-8 pm
Location: Victorian Woodworkers Association - Wood Design Centre
5 Tyrone St, North Melbourne VIC 3051

Snack food and drinks will be provided