First look: Making It Australia on 10 and 10 Play

From pottery, pyrography and macramé, to carving, crocheting and even a Chris Hemsworth lampshade, Making It Australia is the new crafting and DIY series, lockdown has us craving for.

Coming soon to 10, Making It Australia brings together the country’s most talented Makers to showcase their artistic genius.

See the first look below:

The show will be hosted by Susie Youssef and Harley Breen.

Comedian, actor, writer, and panelist on The Project, Susie Youssef said that the show will lighten the mood after a hard year.

Susie said: “I feel ecstatic to be working on a show that is going to bring so much joy to everyone who sees it.

“I feel pumped that we’re showcasing some kick arse creative geniuses from all over the country and I feel ridiculously short standing next to Harley Breen but, for this show, I’m ok with that.”

Harley said: “In addition to craft time with my kids, for as long as I’ve been able to, I’ve wanted to be in my shed making things that could otherwise be purchased but not appreciated.

“I’m thrilled to be given the opportunity to host a show of this magnitude alongside my very talented friend Susie Youssef, and truly love the idea and subject matter.”

Judging the makers' creations will be Deborah Riley and Benja Harney.

Master craftspeople in their own artistic fields, Riley is a production designer and art director, and Harney is a world-renowned paper engineer.

Riley said: “At a very fundamental level, I believe in what Making It stands for. I believe in artists and the transformative power of their art.

“All of the challenges will test our makers in different ways and I am incredibly excited to see what they bring to the table”.

Harney said: “I’m over the moon to be involved with 10’s series Making It and to help celebrate Australian imagination. 

“I’ll be looking for an inventive approach to materials, confident colour choices and projects that are beautifully finished. These are sure-fire ways for our makers to achieve those ‘wow’ moments we’re looking for”.

The series is based on the American format, hosted by Parks and Rec stars Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman.