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Marlene Earl
Based in: Moreton Bay Region, Queensland
Medium: Textile Art, Patchwork, Soft Furnishings
Style: Intuitive, textured, mixed media
Favourite Subjects: Fabric combinations, colour, home interiors
Years Making: Lifelong maker (professionally since age 16)
Known For: Unique, freeform patchwork with rich textures and embellishmentsDi McDonald
Based in: Caboolture South, Queensland
Medium: Crochet, knitting, sewing, scrapbooking, card making, and bag creation
Style: Handmade, multi-disciplinary craft, practical and decorative
Favourite Subjects: Accessories, handmade gifts, everyday functional pieces
Years Making: Most of her life
Known For: Turning simple materials into beautiful, finished pieces.July 2026 Newsletter
Newsletter July2026
The Guild on the Road, Late 1980s
In the early days, the Artisans Guild didn’t wait for a space — they took their work to the people, sharing handmade craft at local events across the region.
Mary O’Brien
Based in: Brisbane / Caboolture region, Queensland
Medium: Oil Painting
Style: Observational, light-focused
Favourite Subjects: Native flowers, animals, ducks, still life
Years Making: Since teenage years
Known For: Painting from life and photos with a focus on light and contrast
