Welcome to The Churn Room
The Churn Room embraces a spirit of creative adventure, and is home to a multi-faceted artisan community.
The Churn Room, and associated store,
is located in the main part of the old Dayboro Butter Factory
and provides space for artisans who compliment each other
with a shared mission for sustainable and ethical making
that considers environmental impact.
Vision
The Churn Room seeks to host an inspiring space where artisans, crafting for quality and intention, gather to meet with a community of people who appreciate supporting those involved in creative industries.
​
Mission
To curate a dynamic destination for visitors to directly engage with and support our creative maker community.
-
Showcasing, in the store, genuinely hand crafted goods for practical and sustainable living.
-
Inspiring creative industry with a workshop programme to enliven participants' re-connection with heritage skills and craftsmanship.
-
Fostering the growth, development and diversity of our artisan community.​
Meet The Makers
Who we are and What we contribute
Bronwyn Hawkins
THE HANDMADE CLOSET
Artisan clothier, designer, maker and owner of bespoke linen clothing brand The Handmade Closet. Following a philosophy of slow sustainable clothing, carefully crafted for everyday wearability from a personally curated range of quality 100% linen fabrics, the business has seen continuous growth and community support for locally made versatile clothing, since opening the doors in 2019.
As the founder of The Churn Room, I'm excited to have the opportunity to nurture a welcoming creative hub where artisan makers and community, mingle, encourage and support each other.
Sonya Flower
MISS FLOWER CREATIONS
Sonya brings a passion for creativity, learning and enthusiasm for old craftsmanship to her journey of transforming old forgotten copper into treasured contemporary jewellery for everyone. Having been a part of the local Moreton Bay Sunday market scene since 2019, she brings her heartfelt sense of community, a nurturing spirit to customer service and the possibility of a laugh or two to the unique and historical walls of The Churn Room.
Joanne Rutherford
MANRESA DESIGN
Joanne Rutherford - Jeweller, print making, ceramics
Joanne studied the visual arts over many years taking classes at a number of art schools - from the Flying Arts School many years ago to the Brisbane Institute of Art.​
Jewellery design has been an extension of her creative work and brings with it the challenge of designing and constructing unique pieces of jewellery and wearable art. Joanne works primarily with semi precious stones, pearls, glass, silver and textiles such as felt. Her most recent passion has been exploring the use of textured metals such as silver, copper, pewter and brass in her designs. I am also exploring the lapidary world, cutting my own stones from rough and slabs of rock.
Joanne has a love for print making, and you'll find her work complimenting her jewellery pieces in the store.
​
Joanne offers several workshops in our space for you to experience.
​
The name - Manresa Design - comes from a family tradition.​​ Manresa was the name of Joanne's grandmother's house - wherever she lived - in recognition of her spanish origins.
Galina Ramensky-Maniloff
GAYLA FINE JEWELLERY
The continuous exploration of the medium of enamel on precious metal is an ongoing adventure for Galina as an artist/jeweller/enameler. Galina has been a jeweller and enamelist for the past 20 years. Her love for this art form has grown from strength to strength.
​
Having the ability to create something from the tiny grains of glass is amazing and very rewarding for Galina. The incorporation of glass, metal and precious and semi-precious stones all form the basis of her art.
​
There is no one source of inspiration but more often than not, it is from nature. Each piece carries the soul of Galina's creativity and as such all are distinctively unique and one of a kind.
​
Galina also shares the art of enamelling in workshops at The Churn Room.
Alicia
MEDIKA ORGANICS
I’m Alicia — the hands, heart, and slightly messy apron behind Medika Organics.
​
I started making natural soap back in 2016, looking for gentler, more nourishing products for my family’s skin. One batch led to another… and before long, I was in love with the whole process.
The ingredients. The creativity. The calm that comes from stirring something good and pure by hand.
​
What started as a hobby soon became my business — helping people care for their skin naturally, while creating a slower, more meaningful way of life for myself too.
I’m proud that Medika Organics brings handmade products into more homes, and connects me with an incredible community of like-minded people who care about what they use on their skin.
No factories. No synthetic fragrances. No hype.
Just beautiful, thoughtful, handmade things, from my home to yours.
​
​
Alisha - Flora & Shroom
Hand crafted paper botanicals housed in recycled glass jars
​
Andree - Itsy Betsy​
Handmade cards featuring vintage papers, perfect for all occasions
​
Carol - Sanctuary in the Glen​
Hand knitted, cotton face and kitchen cloths/towels
​
Belinda Krumm - Carbon Black Ceramics
Hand built, decorative ceramics influenced by Japanese practices
​
Eryn - Nom Handcrafted
Hand crafted, small batch wooden toys to inspire kids, and kids-at-heart
​
Karen Massy - Clay n Pine
@clayandpineau
Organically styled ceramics inspired by "wabi-sabi" - embracing the beauty in imperfection.
​
Mandy - Willow Clover​
Contemporary earrings featuring enamelled designs
​​​​
Maureen Brennan
Hand-woven from raffia and other elements that combine to create beautiful accessories and decor.
​
Linda Back
Linda's ceramic vessels are influenced by ikebana principles of simple, elegant design and decoration.
​
Sandra - Grey and Bird​​​​​
Lovingly crafted decor featuring birds, and carefully chosen reclaimed timber.
​
Stacy - Stasia Rising
Handmade soy candles in reclaimed glass and ceramic containers
​
Wendi - Ecowott
One of a kind scarves, homewares, threads, journals eco-dyed by hand using plants and traditional techniques.