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Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 1pm

foundry

foundry. a wonderful little artist collective, in bairnsdale, victoria. we stock unique, handmade & beautiful items, created by local makers & artists.
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foundry is proudly located on gunai kurnai land. jes john + jill hermans + secondskin - PLUS way, way more.

07/05/2026

In a world full of things, how do you choose the one thing your mum would truly love? ✨

You can’t go wrong with handmade.

Every piece at Foundry has been created slowly and thoughtfully by artists and makers from our region - gifts made with care, character and heart.

Handmade ceramics, jewellery, textiles, artwork and small treasures - all made with intention by local creatives.

If you’re looking for something meaningful this Mother’s Day, we’ve got you sorted.

Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-1pm

Plenty of time to find something thoughtful for Mum 🤍

03/05/2026

We are enjoying our time at the Shakespeare festival today. Thanks so much for hosting us we will be here till 2 today. Come say hi! :D

01/05/2026

We’re joining in on the Shakespeare Festival fun this year. Find us next to Potter’s Lane within the ArtCOLT (Centre of Lost Trades) grounds in Stratford tomorrow.

26/04/2026

In 2024, Foundry came close to closing our doors.

When we asked for help, this community showed up for us with extraordinary generosity. Because of that support, we’re still here today — continuing to create space for local artists, makers and community connection. We’ll never forget it.

So when another community-led arts space is under threat, it feels deeply important to stand beside them. Supporting local galleries, shops and creative hubs is something close to our hearts.

We’ve made a donation to help Briagolong Art Gallery through their GoFundMe campaign, and we’d love to encourage others who are able to do the same.

If East Gippsland taught us anything, it’s that small acts of generosity can keep important places alive. ✨

https://gofund.me/476bdb0f1

07/04/2026

Save the date ✨

We have another beautiful exhibition lined up in our Hallway Gallery - Belonging, featuring work by Penny Gray and Margot Porter.

Join us for the opening:
Friday 17 April
5.00 – 6.30pm

Belonging draws together the work of Penny and Margot, inviting you into their creative reflections on what it means to belong.

Through gel plate printing and collage, the exhibition explores personal and shared experiences of place, connection and identity — and perhaps what belonging might mean for you.

We’d love to see you there 🤍

01/04/2026

Easter weekend at foundry… 🐣

We’re open Saturday 10am–1pm
Closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Monday

If you’re visiting East Gippsland, pop in and say hi.
We’ll be giving the shop a bit of a refresh - but we’re still open.

See you Saturday ✨

24/03/2026

Final week ✨
There’s still time to experience Threshold by Deb Jemmeson and Pauline Crunden in our Hallway Gallery.
A quiet and thoughtful exhibition exploring change, reflection and possibility — on view until 28 March.
We’d love to welcome you in to spend some time with the work before we install our next exhibition 🎨

20/03/2026

The clothing rack is looking good 👀

We’re taking donations of quality pieces - clothing, kidswear and accessories.

Think natural fibres, well-made, locally made where possible.

Everything sold helps support Foundry - from shop upgrades to promoting our artists and exhibitions.

Pop in for a look or bring something along.

Tue–Fri 10–5 | Sat 10–1

13/02/2026

Threshold ✨

Built around the idea that crossing a threshold means stepping into change, this exhibition brings together new works by Deb Jemmeson & Pauline Crunden.

Art as reflection. Art as resilience.

A bit of friendship and encouragement helped make this show happen — and we’re so glad it did.

Showing until 28 March in our Hallway Gallery.

📷 by Barry Ashton

02/02/2026

We’re delighted to announce our upcoming Hallway Gallery exhibition, Threshold, by Deb Jemmeson and Pauline Crunden ✨

To cross a threshold is to experience change. Following recent surgical experiences, both artists found art to be a space for reflection and repair.
In this exhibition, Deb and Pauline use surface, line and colour to explore re-imagination. Threshold brings together two-dimensional works that reflect moments of pause, resilience and possibility.

Please join us in celebrating this beautiful body of work this Friday evening, 6 February.

Opening 6.2.26 – 28.3.26

Opening event details here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1GtL3ywAnn/

31/01/2026

Finding Foundry ✨

A few glimpses of our work currently showing at .

Like Foundry, Meeniyan Art Gallery is a volunteer-run space, and we share a deep understanding of how vital these community-led places are for supporting artists and local culture.

It’s been a joy bringing (East Gippsland) to South Gippsland, and we’d love to see you tomorrow (Sun 1 Feb) at 2pm for an artist meet & greet - a chance to connect, chat and spend time with the work.

Pauline Crunden

Penny Gray

Andrea Hall .clay

Jill Hermans

Deanne Howlett .resin

Jes John .john

Wendy Reeve

Gavin Roberts

Elisabeth Scott

Sam Thomas

Cindy Tong .ceramics

Julie Trezise .trezise

Callie Whelan (cLeed) .art

Address

75a Nicholson Street
Bairnsdale, VIC
3875

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm

Website

http://ifoundthefoundry.com/

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