Doors open: 6:00pm Presentations: 6:30 – 8:00pm Tickets: $10 presale | $15 at the door, subject to availability
Some things are made to last a lifetime. Others carry knowledge that has been passed between generations.
But what does it take to keep a skill, a tradition or a story alive?
As part of Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate, Made to Last brings together makers, artisans and heritage practitioners for an evening of fascinating stories about the things we create, preserve and pass on.
From the intricate art of neon glass bending and traditional leather plaiting to handcrafted ballet headpieces, cheese maturation and the histories hidden within our buildings, each presentation offers a different perspective on craftsmanship, creativity and cultural heritage.
Expect unexpected insights, remarkable imagery and stories that might change the way you look at the objects and skills around you.
PechaKucha is a fast-paced visual storytelling format that originated in Tokyo.
Each speaker presents 20 images, with each image displayed for just 20 seconds. That’s 6 minutes and 40 seconds to tell one compelling story.
No lengthy presentations. Just great images, interesting people and stories worth hearing.
Our developing lineup brings together people working across a remarkable range of specialist crafts, creative practices and heritage disciplines.
Discover the engineering, metalworking and traditional bicycle-building skills behind the penny-farthing, and how teaching these techniques helps keep an extraordinary piece of cycling history alive.
Step into the colourful world of traditional neon signmaking with master glass bender Michael Blazek, whose career spans decades of creating and restoring illuminated signs and artworks.
Explore the intricate handwork behind Queensland Ballet’s tiaras, headpieces and costume embellishments, where craftsmanship, creativity and the demands of live performance come together.
What does it take to transform cheese through time, temperature and careful attention? Wendy Downes of The Cheeseboard and Slow Food Brisbane introduces the specialist craft of cheese maturation and the traditional knowledge behind it.
Traditional leather plaiter and educator Bill Webb shares his passion for a craft built on patience, dexterity and generations of practical knowledge, and why teaching these skills matters.
Additional speakers and stories will be announced as the program is finalised.
Date: Saturday 7 November 2026
Doors open: 6:00pm
Time: 6:30–8:00pm talks
Venue: Sandgate Town Hall, Brisbane
Tickets: $10 presale | $15 at the door, subject to availability
Places are limited, and advance bookings are recommended.
