| Creative Space at a Glance Name: Julia Denes Occupation: Woodfolk jewellery, accessories and homeware designer Location:... |
| Denes launched Woodfolk in 2013. The name is derived from ‘Wood’, representing nature and earth, and ‘Folk’, symbolising... |
| Although Denes started out as a jeweller focused on gemstones, metal and diamonds, her business has evolved to become more... |
| “I love my business,” says Denes. “It’s an extension of me. It’s been a journey and a process. Every time I change I shift... |
| From the main work table in her studio, Denes looks out over the leafy rear garden. “I haven’t had a garden since I lived... |
| The wall-hanging pictured here is one of Denes’ designs made in Nepal by a family of wood carvers who are thrilled to be... |
| Here are some of Woodfolk’s finished ceramic Mountain Vases waiting to go to their new homes. Denes makes them using Australian... |
| “The women we work with develop skills and a sense of entrepreneurship, creating independence, a primary or secondary income... |
| Woodfolk’s latest collection, Earth, was shot by photographer Marnie Hawson. Denes clipped poster-sized versions of two of... |
| Adjoining the studio is the new family room and kitchen. “I can be cooking or reading and my son is comfortable playing,”... |
| The kitchen was designed by Swish Kitchen in Kensington. The cabinets are walnut veneer and the benchtops are from Caesarstone.... |
| When she’s not working from her home studio on her latest range or making ceramics like these, Denes is off to Life Instyle... |
