About us
Welcome to The Honest Workshop, where we believe in creating safe spaces through stationery for people to be vulnerable and authentic.
Think thoughtfully, write honestly.
We are a small business, founded in 2023 by two best friends and creatives, Bec (architect) and Sheron (graphic designer). Back in 2018, we met and instantly connected over our love for stationery, sharing our love of coffee and explored Melbourne together.
We both have found solace in our notebooks and journals, and know how they go beyond the colour and design. They house our personal thoughts, feelings, dreams and special moments. Putting pen to paper, our thoughts become physical, and it is a place without judgement and infinite freedom. This is what we believe in and bring with us when we design each and every notebook.
Thank you for choosing The Honest Workshop. We hope our products help you be authentically and uniquely you.
Why are we called Honest Workshop?
We are a workshop that produces products that empower people to connect and be vulnerable with themselves and others.
We are also intentional about being transparent, honest, and doing all that we can to live authentically.
Lastly, we are adaptable and flexible, and we workshop our products and ideas through feedback from our community.
What We Do
Manufacturing
Every Honest Workshop notebook begins as a hand-drawn sketch and is then digitized in-house in Melbourne, Australia. We meticulously select high-grade paper and linen to ensure the highest quality. We proudly collaborate with two certified factories in China—our notebook manufacturer holds FSC certification, RoHS compliance, and CE marking, while our accessories manufacturer is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. This ensures that our products meet rigorous standards for sustainability, quality, and ethical manufacturing.
Our packaging is printed using sustainable soy-based inks on FSC-certified material, and fully compostable.
We don’t start customising your notebook until your order is placed. Each notebook is lovingly compiled and packed by Bec and Sheron (the founders).
Our Social and Environmental Responsibility
We believe in an honest day’s work, so that we may have something to share with our community and anyone in need. We care deeply about the younger generation and climate change, which is why we've committed to donating a portion of every sale to support Eat Up and Australia Conservation Foundation. With every purchase, you get to choose which cause you’d like your contribution to support. Together, we can make a difference!