FREE Design Workshops & Course Information Session

Get your hands into the world of creative tactile design in either of our 2 FREE January Workshops Creative Textile Design Creating a Mood board for your Home PLUS Want to know more about…. what you will accomplish whilst studying at HDS how you will be challenged and inspired the sensational HDS studios   Come […]

Eat Drink and Be Merry…..in Style

At Christmas time, I love to beautifully decorate my house and style the table to reflect this special holiday. With only a couple of weeks till Christmas I thought I would share some inspiration to spark some creativity when decorating your table.                          

2014 Graduate Exhibition

Hunter Design School Welcomes you to the 2014 Graduates Exhibition Come walk through and explore the showcase of 2014’s graduating design students Join us on the opening night… Friday 12th of December Doors open 5:30pm with drinks till 7:00pm 67 Parry Street, Newcastle West, NSW 2300 Exhibition continues… 15th – 19th December  Mon – Fri […]

The Beauty of Copper

Copper is pushing Stainless Steel out of the spotlight and flaunting it’s rich and lustrous attributes.    “There is a warmth brass gives an interior, whether it be a modern or traditional space,” say Marisa Marcantonio of Style Beat says “The golden hue of the metal provides a subtle elegant gleam. It’s having a comeback because […]

Who is Kate?

   Kate is a passionate floral designer and event stylist, with a background in Interior Design and Photography, and a lifelong love of flowers inspired by her grandparents.  Living and working in the Hunter Region with her fiancé, two cats, two dogs, a horse, five chickens and whatever birds and wildlife wander through on their endless travels.      […]

Pastel Love

Spring is here and with it has emerged soft sophisticated pastel hues.  Pistachios, sugary pinks, pale lilacs, chalky blues and buttery yellows have walked from the runway into our homes.    Here’s  a few tips to use when decorating with these soft shades. create a colour pallet with the pastels paired with soft greys, mushroom […]

Handlettering Workshop

Saturday 15th November 2014 :: 10am–5pmWith Wayne ThompsonHosted by Hunter Design School With an emphasis on doing rather than watching, we will introduce you to the world of expressive handlettering. You will start with some theory of humanist construction in type, followed by inspiring examples and discussion. You will then be plunged into a series of drawing […]

SPOTLIGHT Islander Pendant Shade

  Natalie Long, owner and creator of Bowerhouse, is inspired by her own journey to discover her passion and doing the things she loves best…travelling, collecting and creating.   Natalie has designed and curated a collection of rattan products, including this oversized rattan Islander Pendant Shade.                   […]