Front of Adam Lindsay Gordon Craft Cottage surrounded by greenery in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Front of Adam Lindsay Gordon Craft Cottage surrounded by greenery in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens

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

  • 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

Teapot with a knitted cosy embellished with embroidered felt flowers
Wooden platter with an inlaid decorative pattern
Waterclour Landscape painting
Felt embellished silk shawl
Silk screen printed scarves
Ballarat themed fridge magnets
Handmade Alice in Wonderland themed notebook with textured dimensional cover details
Handmade felt donkey, mouse and fox with colourful embroidered details

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:
đź“… Monday 8 June for the King's Birthday long weekend
📅 Thursday to Monday during the school holidays (28 June – 12 July)

Returning to our regular Thursday–Monday trading from Thursday 3rd September.

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