Tamara Maynes is a third generation Australian, farm raised in rural NSW. Her cultural background of Irish/English working class descent has shaped her families rich history of labouring the land, working with their hands, and resourceful creative expression. Nurturing an innate curiosity and ability for design and making, her creative output began as a young child and continues to span varied disciplines. Tamara is the co- owner/creative lead of Est Prop Library and a commissioned maker for art and craft based design projects of all sorts. Occassionally she creates one-off and limited edition art and craft works for exhibitions, friends and her own space.