Local Makers & Creators

Step gently into the world of the Central Coast's incredibly talented local Maker & Creator community

Local makers and creators are continually shaping the Central Coast into a truly magnetic destination.

Within our vibrant region you will discover a spectrum of unique makers, creators, producers and innovators who are delighting the Central Coast with their skilful creations. Offering workshops, making custom pieces, creating cultural artworks, farming sustainably and designing for the international fashion space, the maker scene on the coast is fast becoming a big attraction. 

From painters to potters, organic farmers and furniture makers and distillers to designers, as a destination we lucky to have these makers and creators calling the Central Coast home. 

Handmade trinket dishes by Kyralee Shields

Take the creative journey around the Central Coast

Discover our talented local makers and creators

Aboriginal Culture

Where you can learn about Indigenous culture
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Music

Where to find gig, festival and concert venues

Art

Where to see local, national and international art

Performances

Where you can watch live shows

Words

Where to attend literary events

Photography

Where you can find beautiful photographers

Food

Where to eat culinary delights

Fashion

Where to find designer garments
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Wares

Where to decor your home

Vintage

Where to find pieces from a bygone era

Potty for pottery

From cute as a pip tea cups and mini nesting pots trinkets, to decorative platters and one of a kind lights, we are all fired up about our local ceramists.

Crafting handmade items for your home or bringing you workshops so you can have a go, these clay-mazing artists are not to be missed.

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Centered Ceramics honey pots
Photo by Centered Ceramics, Umina Beach
Sustainable businesses for good
These Central Coast businesses are kind to the planet and thinking beyond profit making. Instead focusing their responsibility for sustainable practises to contribute to the health of the environment.
SUSTAINABLE GUIDE
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Nicole Berlach; Video produced by Israel Cannan

Nicole Berlach: The Central Coast is a blank canvas for a creative future.

Learn what local Nicole love about calling the Central Coast home.

Meet Central Coast locals with their creative talents

Grant Molony, Artist and Maker: From studio to surf, there’s endless inspiration on the Central Coast.

Learn what local Grant Molony loves about calling the Central Coast home.

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Grant Molony: Video produced by Israel Cannan
Loughlin Furniture hand crafted cabinet
Handcrafted cabinet by Loughlin Furniture

Snapshot of local designers on the Central Coast

Meet the Central Coast designers shaping the Coast's fashion and lifestyle. From sleek homewares to contemporary styles, there is a new wave of makers, creators and innovators injecting a fresh new energy to the coast. 

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Discover the newest makers and creators on the Coast
We have collated all our monthly 4 Fresh Finds stories in one place so you can easily browse all the unique, exciting and shiny new things appearing on the Coast!
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Firescreek winery glasses

A boozy boutique trail

Whether you fancy an ice cold pale ale on a stinking hot day, a crisp fruit wine or a soothing whiskey, there is a trail of local brewers, distillers and wine makers ready to welcome you.

Take a sip, stay for a while and discover the boutique brewers making a big difference in our region.

BOOZY TRAIL

The freshest finds on the coast

Discover all things new!

From a collection of new things to do, new places to eat and drink, new makers and creators to explore and new places to stay, each month we highlight some of the new ideas to discover in our region.

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The earth collective tote bags
Self-guided food & drink discovery trail
This self-indulgent food and drink discovery trail will thrill you with new sensations and behind-the-scenes experiences. Meet skilled artisans and award-winning providores. Enjoy gourmet tastings, voyages of discovery and hands-on epicurean delight.
MAKERS TRAIL
This project has been funded under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments.gov logo gov logo