The Makers Shed – Glen Innes News

Jul

16

2025

Book Review: Diving Into Deep Water

Local NewsDeepwater, High Country Books, The Makers Shed

Squirrelled away in everyday corners of Australia, people pen stories to intrigue, to uplift or to edify. It’s no different in the New England area of New South Wales. Once a month, the High Country Writers, a group of avid authors come together in Deepwater to inspire and encourage each other’s writing efforts. High Country Writers have taken the plunge from writing to producing a printed result by publishing a book of eclectic micro-stories. Their recent collective work, Diving Into Deep Water, has been published by High Country Books and will be officially launched on July 19th at the Makers…

Jul

03

2025

By Michael Burge

Local Publishing Company Takes High Dive

Local NewsABC New England North West, Anna Russell, Barbara Maxwell, Brydie O'Shea, Chris McIntosh, D'Arcy Lloyd, Deepwater, High Country Books, Kris Nissam, Kristy Reading, Michael Burge, Narelle Fernance, Richard Moon, The Makers Shed

The High Country Writers group is an informal gathering of wordsmiths who started meeting at The Makers Shed in Glen Innes. Now, the results of their labour are set to be launched by a new publishing imprint. The group initially started meeting in mid-2019 at the original Makers Shed, a small corrugated-iron shop at the southern end of the high street of Glen Innes. In 2024, the group moved with the business to a century-old former butcher shop on the New England Highway at Deepwater, at the heart of the traditional lands of the Ngarrabul people. Participants from Glen Innes,…

May

27

2025

By Megan Redfern

A Writer In Our Midst

Local NewsDeepwater, Michael Burge, Richard Moon, The Makers Shed

Polymath (n): a person of wide knowledge or learning, from the Greek. This term and its definition certainly applies to local resident, Michael Burge. Michael is a journalist, author, publisher and artist who lives at Deepwater. He also holds a design diploma from NIDA. And he runs a popular book club and writer’s group in Deepwater, publishes books, does the publicity for his own work and has a strong online presence. Lots of fingers, in lots of pies. In late 2019, Michael published his debut novel, Tank Water. It’s sequel, Dirt Trap will be released in November. These novels explore…

May

07

2025

By Megan Redfern

Opportunity Knocks in Deepwater

Local NewsDeepwater, Deepwater Hotel, Stu O'Neill, Susie's Diner, The Makers Shed

If you’re looking for an exciting new venue to establish your latest innovative business, look no further than the NRMA building in Deepwater. The building is in a prominent position and poised to grab the attention of passers-by. The owner of the Top Pub (otherwise known as The Deepwater Hotel to those who aren’t in the know) in Deepwater, Stu O’Neill purchased the NRMA building next to the pub two years ago, but has only recently been given access to it. For many years it operated as a motor cycle workshop. His plan is to paint and zoosh the building…

Feb

07

2025

By Megan Redfern

High Country Book and Writers Clubs

Local NewsDeepwater, The Makers Shed

If you’re at all interested in reading or writing, you may be interested in the High Country Book Club, or the High Country Writer’s Club which currently run out of the Maker’s Shed in Deepwater. They both operate on the third Saturday of the month. The Book Club goes from 10-12 and each month a different designated book is discussed and reviewed. The Writer’s Group goes from 1-3 and a lively discussion ensues about people’s writing, with lashings of encouragement. Some people attend both groups and feel they complement each other. People come from all around the area and beyond…

Jan

04

2025

By Newsroom

Free Creative Workshops for Glen Innes Youth

Local NewsCooramah Cultural Centre, Deepwater, Glen Innes Pottery Club, Max Powell, NSW Government, Richard Moon, The Makers Shed

A series of free creative workshops is being offered to young people in Glen Innes aged 12 to 24 during the next few weeks of school holidays. Funded by the NSW Government through the Holiday Break Program, these workshops provide opportunities for participants to learn and practise creative skills. The workshops, part of the “Summer Create” initiative, cover various activities including pottery, painting, jewellery design, and weaving. Each session is led by experienced artists and creators. Workshop Schedule: Clay Sculpture with Max Powell 12–15 years: 7 January (10 am–1 pm) at Glen Innes Pottery Club 16–24 years: 10 January (10…

Dec

09

2024

By Newsroom

The Makers Shed Re-Opens in Deepwater

Local NewsDeepwater, The Makers Shed

Local business The Makers Shed recently closed the doors at its Glen Innes location in order to relocate to Deepwater. After spending the past three months renovating the new premises, The Makers Shed is now open at 80 Tenterfield Street, Deepwater. We spoke with business owner Richard Moon about the renovation. GIN - So, what prompted the move to Deepwater? RM - Well we live in Deepwater, so it was mostly to be closer to home. A two minute commute is much more pleasant than a thirty minute one! Also, when the opportunity popped up to move to Deepwater we…