Get to know the local businesses shaping our Port Kembla community

Alchemy Interior

Founded by designer and curator Lisa Kovacs, Alchemy is a studio dedicated to creating spaces that feel as good as they look. With a deep appreciation for texture, tone, and storytelling, Lisa approaches each project through a holistic lens— balancing beauty, function and wellbeing. Guided by three tenets — Interiors… Creative… Wellbeing — Lisa designs homes that reflect who you are and how you live. Whether it’s reimagining a room, curating art and objects, or shaping a sensory experience, every detail is carefully considered. Alchemy is where design meets intention. It’s about transforming space into sanctuary.

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The Future Artifact

THE FUTURE ARTIFACT is a working studio in Port Kembla.

Work gets made here. Ideas get tested. Objects get developed and exhibitions get built.

It opens to the public at certain times, and when it does, it becomes something else for a moment. It’s not a gallery. It’s not a venue. It’s a place of work. Most of the time, the door is closed while things are in progress. When it opens, it’s announced.

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Under & Over Upholstery

Under and Over Upholstery is a specialized, high-quality upholstery service focused on traditional techniques to restore, repair, and rejuvenate old or heirloom furniture. They specialize in transforming well-built, worn-out furniture into bespoke pieces, often enhancing their longevity to last for future generations.

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Red Point Arts

Red Point Arts in Port Kembla is a vibrant, member-run arts cooperative and hub located at 100 Wentworth Street, New South Wales. It serves as a creative space for artists, artisans, and students to work, share ideas, and showcase their work, offering affordable studios, exhibition galleries, workshops, and monthly Makers' Markets.

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Kattasche

Kattasche is a Port Kembla-based sustainable leather atelier founded by designer and craftswoman Katja Handt. It produces bespoke, handcrafted leather bags and accessories, using Australian leather and vibrant colors inspired by the Illawarra landscape. The brand focuses on slow fashion, combining traditional leathercraft with modern, minimalist, and functional designs.

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