The Local Handcraft Association Inc. at 2 St Johns Ave. Gordon, on Sydney's North Shore, specialises solely in Australian made craft. Our shelves are packed with handmade objects ranging from upside down dolls to Liberty print tissue boxes and sterling silver candle snuffers.

In all, there are 30 crafts represented. The association is run as a co-operative of about 60 members. Most of the members are North Shore residents, they work one day a month in the shop and contribute a percentage of their takings towards the running of the shop. Because they don't have the normal retail overheads, like paying staff, goods are very keenly priced. Prices range from $1 for a hand painted card to $930 for a hand-carved chess set, but the average gift costs between $20 and $40.

The only shop of its kind on the North Shore, the Local Handcraft Association has been trading for over 30 years. With the motto of "come in and meet the makers", the shop prides itself on always having members available to talk to customers about their work, craft in general or suggest gift ideas. The Association is the home of several award - winning craftspeople, professional teachers.

New members are always welcome enquiries 9498 4918

If you are visiting Sydney from overseas or live just around the corner stop by and MEET THE MAKERS.

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