About House of Handmade

A joyful little corner of Richmond celebrating Australian makers, creativity, and community.

Australian Made
Workshops That Spark Joy
Melbourne‑Based & Maker‑Focused
One-of-a-kind
Small Business, Big Heart
Australian Made
Workshops That Spark Joy
Melbourne‑Based & Maker‑Focused
One-of-a-kind
Small Business, Big Heart
Australian Made
Workshops That Spark Joy
Melbourne‑Based & Maker‑Focused
One-of-a-kind
Small Business, Big Heart
Australian Made
Workshops That Spark Joy
Melbourne‑Based & Maker‑Focused
One-of-a-kind
Small Business, Big Heart
Australian Made
Workshops That Spark Joy
Melbourne‑Based & Maker‑Focused
One-of-a-kind
Small Business, Big Heart
Australian Made
Workshops That Spark Joy
Melbourne‑Based & Maker‑Focused
One-of-a-kind
Small Business, Big Heart

Celebrating Australian Makers, One Handmade Piece at a Time

House of Handmade is a colourful, feel‑good gift shop filled with small‑batch treasures made or designed by talented Australian makers. Every piece on our shelves is created with love; no mass production, no shortcuts, just real humans crafting beautiful things with heart.

We champion over 90 local makers, making gifting (and treating yourself) a whole lot more joyful.

Our Richmond studio is also home to playful, beginner‑friendly workshops designed to spark creativity and connection. From polymer clay earrings to painting, crochet, kids’ classes and private events, we’re here to help you slow down, make something beautiful, and leave with a full heart.

House of Handmade is proudly Melbourne‑based, proudly Australian‑made, and proudly community‑focused. Thanks for supporting local makers — and for being part of our creative little world.

Australian Made Community

Core Values

At House of Handmade,

  • We curate with intention.
  • We champion Australian creativity.
  • We celebrate individuality.
  • We believe handmade pieces make life a little warmer, a little slower and a lot more meaningful.

Thank you for supporting local makers and for being part of our creative community.

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Supporting Local Matters

When you shop at House of Handmade, you’re supporting:

Australian makers

who pour their heart into their craft

Small businesses

creating meaningful, Australian made & sustainable products

Local creativity

that deserves to shine

Your purchase makes a real difference, and we’re incredibly proud to be the bridge between makers and the people who love their work.

Workshops That Spark Joy

Our Richmond studio is home to a growing range of creative workshops from polymer clay, to painting, crochet and school holiday sessions.

Our classes are fun, beginner‑friendly and designed to help you slow down, make something beautiful and reconnect with your creativity.

They’re perfect for private events, corporate team days, birthdays or simply a moment of “me time”.

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Meet Stef

House of Handmade began with Stef, a former corporate banker, who rediscovered her creative spark during maternity leave. Between nap times, snack times, and the general chaos of mum and work-life, she found herself reaching for yarn which bought joy into her day.

What started as a personal creative escape quickly grew into a love for Australian makers, local markets and the magic of handmade gifts. Stef dreamed of a space where local artists could shine, customers could find meaningful treasures, and creativity could feel fun, accessible, and a little bit whimsical. Today, that dream lives on in House of Handmade.

Stef still believes the best gifts are made by real humans, and the best days are the ones where you make something with your hands.