What does Made to Last mean to you?
What does Made to Last mean to you?
As part of Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate, join us for an evening of fascinating stories celebrating craftsmanship, heritage and the knowledge we carry forward.
From traditional leather plaiting and neon signmaking to ballet headpieces, artisan cheesemaking and the remarkable skills behind everyday objects, Made to Last brings together makers and creative practitioners to share their stories.
Presented in the lively PechaKucha format, each speaker has just 20 images, shown for 20 seconds each, to explore a skill, object, practice or tradition worth preserving.
Meet the speakers
Wendy Downes – The Cheeseboard / Slow Food Brisbane: The art of traditional cheese maturation, specialist knowledge and preserving our food heritage.
Michael Blazek – Neon Artist and Master Glass Bender: A family tradition of neon making and more than three decades of specialist glass-bending skills.
Suzie Rodgers – Specialist Costume Maker:The intricate handwork and craftsmanship behind ballet and performance costumes.
Brett Richardson – Penny-farthing Maker and Educator: Traditional bicycle making, metalworking and passing specialist skills to new generations.
Marianne Taylor – The House Detective:Uncovering the hidden histories and stories held within our buildings.
Bill Webb – Traditional Leather Plaiter:Keeping the craft alive through traditional leatherwork and the passing on of specialist knowledge.
Natalia Elkina – Italmas Design: Through the Looking Glass: A Craft Worth Keeping — traditional leadlighting, contemporary design and the future of specialist craftsmanship.
Discover the people keeping specialist skills alive, the stories behind what we make, and why passing knowledge between generations matters.
Free event. No ticket required.
Part of Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate – Made by hand. Made to last.
Saturday 7 November 2026 | Doors 6.00pm | Presentations 6.30–8.00pm | Sandgate Town Hall
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EVENT TIMES
Date Start: 7 November 2026
Time Start: 6.00pm
Date End: 7 November 2026
Time End: 8.00pm