Sturt Gallery & Studios
Australia’s pioneering design centre and school for contemporary craft.
An Update on Sturt Gallery and Studios
We are excited to share that Sturt Gallery & Studios Limited has been officially established as a Company Limited by Guarantee. This marks a major step forward in securing the future of Sturt and its legacy as a centre of excellence in Australian contemporary craft and design.
The new structure gives Sturt the independence it needs to grow, while maintaining a close and enduring connection with Winifred West Schools (Frensham Schools). This milestone ensures that Sturt can continue to innovate and expand its reach within the arts and education communities.
A Board and membership will guide Sturt’s next chapter, focused on strong governance, creativity and community impact.
Sturt School for Wood
MSF40222 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing
Sturt School for Wood’s renowned year-long intensive course is guided by the world’s finest master furniture makers. Nowhere in Australia can you learn from as many furniture experts of this calibre. Sturt graduates are in demand in industry and honed to become the furniture makers and designers of the future.
A History of Sturt
Founded in 1941
Sturt was founded in 1941 by Winifred West (1881–1971) when she retired as headmistress of Frensham, the independent secondary school for girls which she had established in 1913. Miss West's intent was to provide further education in crafts, music and drama for children who had left Mittagong Primary School, and for adults seeking useful and creative skills.
Frensham Schools Classes
Design and Fabrication Studios
Sturt plays an essential role in a Frensham Schools education. The Design and Fabrication Studios, formerly a weaving studio and a café, refurbished into a contemporary learning space in 2015 to form a creative hub where expert teachers lead courses in digital design and fabrication, supported by the latest technologies.
Sturt Gallery
There are no current exhibitions at Sturt Gallery.
