About Us |
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CraftDojo was born in 2018 when two friends were having a quiet lunch in the heart of Subiaco, Western Australia. These two friends, Ross and Adrian, were talking about how popular Minecraft was, even after 10+ years in operation, particularly with the young generation of children in the school Ross worked at.
With Ross being an experienced Teacher, he knew that Minecraft was not only fun, but the game provided both Literacy and Numeracy benefits to his students. From a STEAM point of view (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics), he knew Minecraft was a great project to engage a full range of ability from the students. From researching and creating many projects, he'd seen a tremendous improvement in skills from the students conducting the projects. Their reasoning skills, application of times tables, creativity with materials and co-operation with others had developed through this platform, helping to develop their young minds. The social impact and educational impact was astounding!
Ross then took it upon himself to run some after-school workshops at his school to encourage further development and socializing amongst the students at his school. It immediately filled up, and got so popular that Ross had students (and parents) begging him to join! With maximum capacity and little time to run these at the school venue, an idea sparked...
"Why should we stop there... let's encourage as many people as we can to jump on board!"
Thus, with Ross' in-depth game understanding & Adrian's technical experience - CraftDojo was born!
It is our hope that we can channel the love of creation, co-operation and education into each session, so that the students will then channel this into their everyday life. We see the importance of Literacy and Numeracy first hand and daily, Working with peers and collaborating as a part of a team is essential to being successful in the modern world.
Meet the CraftDojo Sensei's |
| Ross & Adrian Our names are Ross and Adrian and we're the founders of CraftDojo Australia! Whilst you may not catch Adrian out often (unless you're emailing or messaging us!), you'll find Ross floating around our Term venues! Ross has been an experienced teacher for 14+ years, and is currently working at a local school in the Ellenbrook area. Ross is the mastermind behind the workshop challenges, and knows how to get the best out of his students! He can also be easily bribed with sweets if ever need be, even though he'll always say he's on a diet! |
| Dafina Dafina joined the team in late 2022, and is our club manager! Dafina is a big believer in game based learning, and is very passionate about being able to facilitate this for kids with Minecraft. As someone who is also passionate about mentorship and supporting others, she sees Craftdojo as a place where she can make a difference in the lives of kids. Dafina's favorite thing about working with kids is their imagination and problem-solving skills, and she finds it inspiring to see the limitless possibilities of their play. In her off-time, she loves to watch Anime and is all about the Japanese life. Fun fact - she has also been playing the flute for over 11 years! |
| James James has joined us since early 2024. He decided to join Craftdojo because of his love of minecraft. He said that if he had a club like ours when he was younger he would have loved to have been a part of it! James' favourite thing about working with kids is their diverse personalities, and how Minecraft can allows them to express those personalities in a creative way! Fun Fact: James loves and can play 3 different instruments: Piano, drums and guitar! |
| Rory Rory joined Craftdojo in 2025 and is currently our sensei in charge of our Ellenbrook location! He decided to join craft dojo as he believes it is a great way to combine my love of Minecraft with my passion for teaching! His favourite part about working with kids is being able to see how they grow and progress over the year! Aside from his acting career, Rory can play the drums and is a part of a rock band! |
| Tene Tene has been a member of craftdojo since early 2025, and is currently in charge of our Currambine location! Tene was immediately drawn to Craftdojo because of her passion for Minecraft and love for working with kids. She has always enjoyed seeing children grow, develop confidence, and express themselves creatively. Tene attended a Craftdojo class when she was younger, and she says it was one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences of her school holidays. She says it allowed her to express herself freely while connecting with others who shared the same interests. It was an environment where she felt safe, supported, and encouraged to learn and grow. This experience had a lasting impact on Tene, and it’s ultimately why she wanted to be part of Craftdojo. Tene's favourite thing about working with kids is witnessing their growth and development! |
