As part of Melbourne Design Week in May, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and the Heritage Council of Victoria hosted a panel discussion on The Fine Art of Traditional Trades.
The discussion highlighted the importance and value of traditional skills and trades in the preservation and maintenance of heritage buildings, while also exploring their relevance to modern construction. The panel focused on how these essential skills are being passed on to a new generation of tradespeople and design professionals.
This insightful conversation was recently featured on ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas program.
If you missed the live event or would like to revisit the discussion, you can now listen to the full broadcast on Big Ideas. A complete recording of the panel discussion is also available on YouTube.
Panel Speakers
- Glen Rundell – Windsor Chair Maker from the Central Highlands and Co-Founder of the Lost Trades Fair, Kyneton, Victoria
- Samantha Westbrooke – Executive Manager, Advocacy & Conservation, National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
- Rebecca Roberts – Stone Mason and Doctoral Candidate, University of Melbourne
- Ruth Redden (Host) – Architect and Heritage Consultant
Join the Conversation
Explore more about traditional trades at the National Trust and stay updated on upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities to learn hands-on skills at our properties across Victoria.
Stay tuned for future events like this, and discover how you can contribute to preserving Victoria’s rich heritage by becoming a National Trust member.
Melbourne Design Week is an initiative of Creative Victoria and the National Gallery of Victoria
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