US maker Dennis Zongker runs a custom cabinet workshop and also designs and makes individual pieces. Here, he describes the processes employed in making his superb Art Deco Jewellery Cabinet.

The challenge of designing an object from offcuts and the satisfaction of mixing different colours of wood to create something beautiful and unique was extremely appealing.

In contrast to his work as a furniture designer maker, Koen Van Dijck was called upon to make a dress that would feature at Paris Fashion Week.

Nev Jones writes how woodworking has been instrumental in his own recovery from PTSD and how he now helps others as a psychologist, woodworker, and veteran.

Discipline and the powers of observation developed by former Australian Ballet soloist Vivienne Wong are in full play as she builds a new career as a furniture designer and maker.

With a brief to sculpt a large and significant storm-fallen tree, Neil Turner set out to honour its spirit and local significance.

Aspen Golann and Peter Galbert explain how and why they designed and made a bench for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, USA.

"It is difficult to comprehend that the effervescent genius that was Michael Gill is no longer with us", writes Leon Sadubin

Ten years and 400 ukuleles later, Dave Colcott's instrument design and making project for Year 10 students at Woodleigh school is a testament to multi-layered learning through doing.

Texan designer makers Joe Adams and Erich Elfeldt use complex techniques and select woods to make furniture and lamps that tell stories of place and history.

Why? "A forever fascination with arms and armour, meeting my lifelong obsession with just making stuff, crossing over a wish I’d held since childhood to be a swordfighter. I’d say they all came together nicely."

"I guess a son is always trained by their father, consciously or subconsciously. As the saying goes, ‘I didn't lick it off a stone’."

For leading West Australian maker Nathan Day, building a sustainable career in woodworking has required perseverance and adaptability.

Carol Russell writes about the life and work of Tasmanian artist Gay Hawkes.

A personal tribute from Renato Spagnolo to a much-loved friend, mentor and talented woodworker.

"Is there a way to sustain a serious craft practice in Australia without living at the mercy of an algorithm or giving your margin to an institution?" Here's part 1 of Jake Lunniss' journey of discovery.