Discover Handmade Craft in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Run entirely by volunteers, the Craft Cottage showcases quality handmade work by regional Victorian makers. Nestled in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, it’s a welcoming space to discover unique ceramics, textiles, woodwork, jewellery and more.

Located in the Adam Lindsay Gordon Craft Cottage, Ballarat Botanical Gardens

What You’ll Discover Inside

  • Textile art, clothing and accessories

  • Ceramics

  • Woodwork and timber pieces

  • Jewellery and wearable art

  • Paintings, photography and mixed media artworks

  • Handmade cards, notebooks and paper goods

  • Unique gifts, homewares and souvenirs

  • Dog toys, coats and pet accessories

The works shown represent the diverse range available at the Craft Cottage. As a rotating collection, individual pieces may vary.

Winter Trading Hours

As we move into winter, The Craft Cottage is now open on weekends from 10am–4pm.

We will also be open:
📅 Monday 8 June for the King's Birthday long weekend
📅 Thursday to Monday during the school holidays (28 June – 12 July)

Address

Adam Lindsay Gordon Craft Cottage
Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Lake Wendouree Victoria 3350

Contact

0467 955 929
PO Box 24W
Ballarat West Vic 3350

Trading Hours

10am - 4pm
Thursday - Monday from September to June
Weekends in July & August