Whoever Bessy is, she’s dressed for style and substance. A women-led label with a focus on sustainable fabrics and ethical production through their Balinese makers, the brand creates mindful fashion with care. Their &Again range offers pre-loved pieces a second life, while off-cuts are upcycled into art. Thoughtful, small-batch and purpose-driven, Dressy Bessy is a small biz with big love.

Where creativity flows and connection comes easy. From painting sessions and mindful art to art games, Cork & Chroma invites you to unwind, make something meaningful, and have a little fun along the way. Find them in Brisbane and Sydney, join a public session or book the studio for your next event with a creative twist. BYO drinks, snacks and your favourite people.

Discover effortless pattern printing with Print-n-Create – this Brisbane-based business, recently founded by sewist Lyndal of lyndalssewingclasses.com.au, eliminates the hassle of taping home-printed sheets together. Whether you’re a weekend maker or a professional designer, these large-format A0 prints are affordable and ready to use. Skip the pattern prep and dive straight into creating!

Paint a picture of a better future, with a recycled plastic canvas! Former scuba dive instructor Alanah Jarvis merged her two passions, creativity and conservation, to create an art-supplies range from plastic pollution. Certified by the Global Recycling Standard, there’s 37 plastic bottles in every square metre of canvas. Monochromatic or multicoloured, your mindful masterpiece awaits.

Celebrating colour, playful design and sustainable and ethical practices, Raspberries & Soda is a tall sparkly drink of fun and joy. Made in Queensland from vintage, second- hand and deadstock fabrics in limited runs, each piece reflects a minimal waste ethos and a love for unique style. Founder Grace Kemp aims to capture the feeling of Australian summers, made to be cherished season after season.

Just a cup, you say? Or an expression of a connection between two cultures: a modern Australian sensibility, melded with 1,700 years of Chinese ceramic tradition, history and knowledge. Founder Shiàoh ensures the creative pursuit takes precedence over shortcuts or cost-effective solutions. A portion of profits support conservation organisations, giving back to the world that inspires their craft.

Angela Robertson-Buchanan, widely recognised as “The Bird Photographer,” is an award-winning nature photographer and published children’s author with a distinct passion for birds. Her compositions capture the unique personalities of her avian subjects, inviting viewers to connect with nature on a deeper level. Proceeds support Angela’s wildlife rescue and care efforts and wildlife organisations.

In a world dominated by mass production, Emma Field’s bespoke jewellery stands out as a personalised art form. Blending elegance, individuality and craftsmanship seamlessly, Emma will co-create a cherished keepsake that reflects your style and desires. Fusing timeless and contemporary elements, Emma’s exquisite and unique pieces capture stories and create memories to last a lifetime.

Created in Melbourne by French-born Anaïs Lobmeyer, these wearable art pieces are crafted from lightweight Tasmanian Golden Sassafras wood. Each pair is hand-painted with love, in small batches. They’re inspired by the playful 80s Memphis design movement, designed to spark joy for colour lovers and maximalists. Bring happiness and individuality into your life and never go unnoticed!

Perfumers Juliette Fournier and Richard Adamson are hot on the scent of capturing ‘moments in time that live on as your fondest memories’. They have bottled this in their HART + HEDI artisan fragrance range, created using Australian native flora and other consciously selected ingredients. Their gender-neutral Eau de Parfums are vegan, free of phthalates, parabens and artificial colours.

Take a step up in the underwear department, with this Australian clothing company who have a fully certified sustainable and ethically managed supply chain. With a range made from moisture-wicking and breathable organic bamboo viscose, their high-performance, ultra-comfortable body shorts and trunks feature innovative UltraGlydeTM technology to reduce chafing and keep you fresh all day.

The Sleep Boss believes sleep is the cornerstone of well- ness. Their signature blend, the Sleep Blend Luxury Oil Serum, is infused with essential oils in a premium base of Moroccan argan oil, sweet almond and Vitamin E. Encased in bamboo, this multipurpose self-care serum for skin, hair and bath aims to relax your senses and sup- port a natural sleep cycle.

Handmade in Tamworth by husband-and-wife team Maggie and Ming, Deva Cacao is organic, raw chocolate that’s naturally sweetened with Australian bush honey – the first of its kind in Australia. Free from dairy, gluten, soy, refined sugar, artificial colours, flavours and preservatives, these tasty treats are carefully housed in home-compostable packaging. Now that’s sweet!

Jessica Wellness creates small-batch vegan skincare and health supplements, created by two Venezuelan sisters, who formulate their natural products in their own lab. The Sunny or Cloudy SPF30 mineral sunscreen (tinted or clear) protects, hydrates and balances skin tone, while their Magic Turmeric tea offers a farm-to-cup experience, celebrating nature and community in every sip.

Designed to ease aching muscles, calm your nervous system and replenish your spirit, Downunder Magnesium says that a magnesium bath is more than self-care, it’s a sanctuary for your wellbeing. The Queensland-based brand creates a range of bodycare products, such as body oils and their award-winning bath salts, using magnesium sourced from the pristine Salt Lakes of Western Australia.

Created with 100% single-distilled eucalyptus polybrac- tea oil and blended with botanical extracts, Wattle Grove’s aromatherapy and home care products are designed to be luxurious and functional. The cruelty-free range of cleaning liquids, room sprays and skincare products in recycled plastic bottles or glass are made from eucalyptus trees grown and harvested on their own farm.

Created by a hairdresser and developed by a professor, OiTO Haircare combines expertise with nature. The salon quality, vegan-friendly range comes in refillable glass ‘forever bottles’, with sustainably-sourced ingredients to promote hair vitality. Founded in Byron Bay and proudly made in Brazil, OiTO provides results-driven, luxury hair- care solutions – for beauty that begins at the roots.

What started as a small olive grove in Northern Victoria over 20 years ago has grown into a family-owned thriving business on the Mornington Peninsula. With all products still made by hand, the organic Olieve and Olie bodycare range utilises their hero ingredient, cold-pressed Austra- lian olive oil; sourced directly from local producers, sup- porting ethical and sustainable practices.

No more soggy sandwiches! Ecococoon’s sleek, leak-proof stainless steel bento boxes, drink bottles and snack pots are perfect for food on the go. Built to last, the thought- ful designs from this pioneering Australian company help keep your meals fresh and your messes minimal. Say goodbye to single-use plastics and BPA chemicals, hello style, durability and fun!

Amy Crow creates clever, joy-sparking goods for people who live by the values of play, discovery, and fun. Think: tongue-in-cheek bumper stickers, bold art prints, sticker packs and magnets, fake poster ads and zines, keyrings, and the cutest cowgirl socks this side of the internet. Emerging creatives can join the Forge Forward Academy workshops, all delivered with honesty, humour and heart.

Bec and Louisa, two friends who share a love for travel and textiles, bring you thoughtfully crafted designs made with the environment in mind. Their Australian-made range includes tablecloths, napkins, tea towels and fabric by the metre to sew up your own creations. Working with Ethical Clothing Australia-accredited suppliers, their botanical adorned textiles will help bring nature into your home.

Hand-poured in Meanjin/Brisbane, Casale crafts custom-blend soy candles using lead-free cotton wicks and vegan, petroleum- and phthalate-free scents. Each candle tells its own aromatic story, designed to elevate your space. Through Ecologi, Casale supports reforestation efforts with tree planting for every candle sold. Light with intention – experience fragrance that’s both sustainable and soulful.

We dare you not to smile at these charming ceramics inspired by everyday Australian birds! Handmade in small batches by Sean Gordon in his Meanjin/Brisbane studio, these vibrant, character-filled clay creations – both sculptural and functional – are crafted to evoke joy, spark curiosity and build connection. They’re a delightful tribute to birds, self-expression and the colourful beauty of life.