About Us
Image Tim Bean Photography
We Love Craft and Design.
Meet the team
Working days: Monday - Friday
Email: moraig.mckenna@craftanddesigncanberra.org
Working days: Tuesday - Friday
Moraig McKenna has worked in public programs and visitor engagement for the last 15 years. She has lectured in ceramics at tertiary institutions including the ANU and the Australian Catholic University. She has an established career as a ceramic artist her work has been exhibited internationally including in China, Korea, USA and around Australia. She has work in the collection of The Canberra Museum and Gallery. 5 fun facts about Moraig:
1. Born in Scotland
2. Owns a cemetery
3. Won Mug of the year in 2022.
4. Loves Asian ceramics
5. All her clothes are olive green.
Email: shop@craftanddesigncanberra.org
Working days: Monday | Wednesday | Half Day Thursday + Friday
1. Is a raging hobby collector.
2. Born and raised in London.
3. Plays lots and lots of field hockey.
4. Has been learning Mandarin since she was 11.
5. An emerging artist practicing in ceramics and textiles.
Email: waratah.lahy@craftanddesigncanberra.org
Working days: Wednesday - Friday
Waratah Lahy is an artist known for her ability to capture the beauty and humour of everyday moments through painting and drawing. Her work is inspired by observations of daily life and regularly feature scenes from her neighbourhood as well as other urban scenes and landscapes. Waratah is represented by Beaver Galleries, Canberra. Waratah has worked as a casual lecturer in painting and drawing at the Australian National University School of Art & Design for over 15 years. She also works as the Gallery Manager for the Mixing Room Gallery at Thor’s Hammer, curating and organising exhibitions with an environment focus.
5 fun facts about Waratah
1. Collects colourful dresses and plastic brooches
2. Finally got her driving license after being on her Ls for 20+ years
3. Is a practicing artist
4. Has a Doctor of Philosophy of Visual Arts
5. Loves reading and always has a book (or 3) on the go.
Caitlin Seymour-King | Marketing Officer
Email: caitlin.seymour-king@craftanddesigncanberra.org.au
Caitlin Seymour-King has studied the creative arts but considers herself a problem solver with flair. Caitlin holds a Bachelor Degree in Interior and Spatial Design from the University of Technology Sydney, and an almost-completed Masters in Visual Arts at the Australian National University. Caitlin is interested in feminist environments that respond to the human body, whilst critiquing the social conditions that constrain them. 5 fun facts about Caitlin:
1. Can speak Italian - un poco.
2. Has three cats and a dog.
3. DIY Queen.
4. Can make sculptures, craft ceramics, smith metals, photograph things, draw stuff, paint bits.
5. Loves to glamp.
Saori Brooks | Membership Officer
Email: saori.brooks@craftanddesigncanberra.org
Saori has been involved in the arts sector since she began as a gallery assistant at M16 Artspace in 2023. She studied a master's degree in Art History and Curatorial Studies at the ANU. Originally from Japan, Saori relocated to Australia in early 2022. 5 fun facts about Saori:
1. Loves vintage op shopping
2. Is obsessed with cat motif objects.
3. Collects woodblock prints, fridge magnets, and CDs.
4. Born in Iwate Japan and worked in Tokyo for 8 years.
5. Holds an 8-dan qualification in Japanese calligraphy.
2. I love frogs but am afraid of swimming with fish
3. Has been complimented on my Guiness pouring skills
4. My big life goal is to open up a bookstore
5. Cannot crochet