Small Things Done Exceptionall Well Round Table Series

Join Lisa in conversation with a hand-picked selection of leading Australian makers and creators — from builders and cabinet makers to furniture designers — as they explore the art of material choice: why it matters, how to use it, and where it works best. The discussion will journey through the story of Peppertree House, featuring Adam Souter’s perspective on building with integrity, and delve into themes of climate responsiveness, circular design, sustainability, and designing on Country. 


Guest Speakers are Marta Lentisco from Eco Outdoor and Adam Souter from Souter Built.


6pm arrival for 6.30pm start. Drinks and Supper will be provided.

Join Lisa in conversation with a hand-picked selection of leading Australian makers and creators — from builders and cabinet makers to furniture designers — as they explore the art of material choice: why it matters, how to use it, and where it works best. The discussion will journey through the story of Peppertree House, featuring Adam Souter’s perspective on building with integrity, and delve into themes of climate responsiveness, circular design, sustainability, and designing on Country. 


Guest Speakers are Marta Lentisco from Eco Outdoor and Adam Souter from Souter Built.


6pm arrival for 6.30pm start. Drinks and Supper will be provided.

Small Things Done Exceptionall Well Round Table Series

Join Lisa in conversation with a hand-picked selection of leading Australian makers and creators — from builders and cabinet makers to furniture designers — as they explore the art of material choice: why it matters, how to use it, and where it works best. The discussion will journey through the story of Peppertree House, featuring Adam Souter’s perspective on building with integrity, and delve into themes of climate responsiveness, circular design, sustainability, and designing on Country. 


Guest Speakers are Marta Lentisco from Eco Outdoor and Adam Souter from Souter Built.


6pm arrival for 6.30pm start. Drinks and Supper will be provided.

Join Lisa in conversation with a hand-picked selection of leading Australian makers and creators — from builders and cabinet makers to furniture designers — as they explore the art of material choice: why it matters, how to use it, and where it works best. The discussion will journey through the story of Peppertree House, featuring Adam Souter’s perspective on building with integrity, and delve into themes of climate responsiveness, circular design, sustainability, and designing on Country. 


Guest Speakers are Marta Lentisco from Eco Outdoor and Adam Souter from Souter Built.


6pm arrival for 6.30pm start. Drinks and Supper will be provided.

Small Things Done Exceptionall Well Round Table Series

Join Lisa in conversation with a hand-picked selection of leading Australian makers and creators — from builders and cabinet makers to furniture designers — as they explore the art of material choice: why it matters, how to use it, and where it works best. The discussion will journey through the story of Peppertree House, featuring Adam Souter’s perspective on building with integrity, and delve into themes of climate responsiveness, circular design, sustainability, and designing on Country. 


Guest Speakers are Marta Lentisco from Eco Outdoor and Adam Souter from Souter Built.


6pm arrival for 6.30pm start. Drinks and Supper will be provided.

Join Lisa in conversation with a hand-picked selection of leading Australian makers and creators — from builders and cabinet makers to furniture designers — as they explore the art of material choice: why it matters, how to use it, and where it works best. The discussion will journey through the story of Peppertree House, featuring Adam Souter’s perspective on building with integrity, and delve into themes of climate responsiveness, circular design, sustainability, and designing on Country. 


Guest Speakers are Marta Lentisco from Eco Outdoor and Adam Souter from Souter Built.


6pm arrival for 6.30pm start. Drinks and Supper will be provided.

Book your spot for the second event in our series

Book your spot for the second event in our series

Book your spot for the second event in our series

Past Events

Small Things Done Exceptionally Well Event 1 poster for Lisa Johnson Design

For the first Roundtable of our series, Lisa welcomed Dan Hauptman from Jardan and Barry Bradley from Architectural Hardwood Joinery.


Supper was served by Earthwalker. Drinks from Heifer Station, Orange, and The Barrel Shepherd, Bellambi.

Small Things Done Exceptionally Well Event 1 poster for Lisa Johnson Design

For the first Roundtable of our series, Lisa welcomed Dan Hauptman from Jardan and Barry Bradley from Architectural Hardwood Joinery.


Supper was served by Earthwalker. Drinks from Heifer Station, Orange, and The Barrel Shepherd, Bellambi.

For the first Roundtable of our series, Lisa welcomed Dan Haupton from Jardan and Barry Bradley from Architectural Hardwood Joinery.


Supper was served by Earthwalker. Drinks from Heifer Station, Orange, and The Barrel Shepherd, Bellambi.

Kind words from our guests

Joram Salisbury

Joram Salisbury

 Lead Design & Development

at WollongongDesign

 Lead Design & Development

at WollongongDesign

 Lead Design & Development

at WollongongDesign

Lisa's series/discussion panel was an absolute blast! Her concept to bring together people from all walks of the design industry - the thinkers, the tinkerers, designers, doers and go-getters - and peer into their minds, was not just fascinating and inspiring, but was and is simply appreciated. As a designer and fellow appreciator of small things done exceptionally well, it stoked that feeling of curiosity and possibility that simmers inside, stirring me to think, discuss, and want to create. Come along - I promise you won't regret the good thoughts, great food, and exceptional company!

WorkLife

WorkLife

These gatherings, where exceptional thinkers explore craft and intention, elevate our venue.  We're honoured to have our members host events that foster meaningful exchange and look forward to many more held here at WorkLife.

Scott Roberts

Scott Roberts

Creative Director at Studio Helm

Creative Director at Studio Helm

Creative Director at Studio Helm

What an evening – a beautiful space, delicious food, and room full of lovely folk there to soak up the inspiring insights from Lisa and her specialist guests. A proper reminder that small things (done well) really do make a big difference.

Charlotten Reid

Charlotten Reid

 "Small Things Done Exceptionally Well”  Lisa hosted well-guided conversations with Dan Haupton from Jardan and Barry Bradley of Architectural Hardwood Joinery, who shared insights that deepened my understanding of craft and intention. Dan's passionate explanation of joinery design and Bradley's profound relationship with timber captivated us all. 

The culinary offerings matched the intellectual feast that shared the evening's theme through flavour and texture.

We departed with more conversation yet to be had with friends and peers, and a renewed appreciation for exceptional craftsmanship in all its forms.

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NSW South Coast

Servicing Greater Sydney,

Central West, and South Coast

Archtecural notations describing distance

Proudly based on

NSW South Coast

Servicing Greater Sydney,

Central West, and South Coast

Archtecural notations describing distance

Proudly based on

NSW South Coast

Servicing Greater Sydney,

Central West, and South Coast