Handmade in Newcastle · Built from copper
Artisan Showers is a Newcastle workshop building custom outdoor showers from copper pipe. Each one is cut, shaped and welded by hand for backyards, pools and beach houses.
Australian Made
At Artisan Showers, we design and build custom outdoor showers from Newcastle, each one handcrafted using larger copper pipes that we cut, shape and weld by hand. Every shower starts as an idea for how you want to enjoy the outdoors, whether that's rinsing off after a swim, washing down after a day at the beach or adding a striking feature to your garden.
We work through the design with you, then bring it to life in copper using traditional techniques that give each piece real character. No two showers leave our workshop looking quite the same.
Ready to talk through your own design? Call us on 0479 072 203 to get started.
Every Artisan Showers design is built by hand, so the differences between these nine are real: riser diameter, shower head size, hot and cold or cold only, and extras like a foot wash or dog wash. Pick the one that suits your space, or tell us what you have in mind and we'll build to your brief.
From $900
Gooseneck riser, sand bent.
From $1,050
Specialised 25mm pipe diameter.
From $1,150
Gooseneck riser with minimalist design.
From $1,200
Contemporary square riser with a 90-degree bend.
From $1,200
Gooseneck riser with a similar feel to East End.
From $2,400
Square riser, freestanding.
From $2,400
Copper pipe forms the post itself.
From $2,400
Gooseneck riser on a freestanding copper post.
Price on enquiry
Bespoke, built to your brief.
Artisan Showers began as a passion project for Kris, who wanted to build outdoor showers that looked and felt different from anything else on the market. Rather than working with standard fittings, Kris uses larger copper pipes, cutting and welding each one by hand to create a stronger, more distinctive shower than you'll find off the shelf.
That hands-on process means every piece carries its own character, shaped by the same care that's gone into every shower since day one. The story behind that approach recently caught the attention of the Newcastle Herald, which featured Artisan Showers for its unique take on an everyday fixture. If you're curious how it's all built, we're always happy to talk you through the process.
Choosing an outdoor shower is choosing something you'll use for years, so it's worth getting right. Copper naturally reacts with air, water and salt, shifting from bright copper to a warm brown and sometimes picking up green tones near the coast. That patina is a protective layer that doesn't affect how the shower performs, and it means every shower develops its own unique finish. Whether you're after a classic design or a genuine standalone feature, we bring the same craftsmanship to every build.
Handcrafted from larger copper pipes, cut and welded by hand
Nine distinctive shower styles, plus fully custom designs
A specialised focus on outdoor showers, not just an add-on service
Premium materials chosen to handle harsh outdoor conditions
Plumbing compliance
At Artisan Showers, we want you to know what to look for before any outdoor shower is connected to your home's water supply.
WaterMark certification is required for relevant plumbing products connected to Australia's water supply.
It confirms a certified product meets the applicable Australian safety and quality standards.
It helps licensed plumbers check that a product meets the relevant installation requirements.
It can be an important consideration for plumbing compliance and for your insurer.
Ask us which products and components carry WaterMark certification for your project, and talk to your plumber and insurer about your own installation.
FAQs
Still have a question about your shower? We're happy to help.
At Artisan Showers, every outdoor shower is built from copper pipe in our Newcastle workshop. Each one is cut, shaped and welded by hand, then made to suit backyards, pools and beach houses.
Yes. Copper reacts naturally with air, water and salt, so it moves from bright copper to a warm brown and may pick up green tones near the coast. This patina is a protective layer and doesn't affect how the shower works, so every shower ends up with its own finish.
Most of our styles are available with hot and cold. Ocean is our cold-only design, made for a quick rinse straight off the beach. The specifications for each style show which option it comes with.
It depends on the style. Some are wall mounted, some use custom-made standoff brackets, Rustic sits on a hand-selected hardwood post, and Shoreline, Coastline and The Wedge are freestanding. Ocean can be wall or post mounted.
Any shower connected to your home's water supply should be installed by a licensed plumber. Talk to us about your space and we can help you work out what your plumber will need to know.
Pipe sizes range from 1/2" (13mm) up to 2 1/2" (64mm), and shower heads come in 140mm, 200mm and 250mm. Sizes vary by style, so check the specifications for the design you like.
Yes. Full Custom showers are built to your brief, including dog wash stations and other custom applications. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll talk it through with you.
Send us an enquiry through the form with the style you're interested in and a photo of your space, or give us a call. We'll get back to you to talk through the details.
Very little upkeep is needed. The patina that forms on the copper is natural and protective, so there's no need to fight it. If you'd like advice on keeping a particular finish, just ask us.
Every shower that leaves the workshop gets photographed. Follow along on Instagram to see finished installs, work in progress and the copper detailing up close.
Enquire about your shower
Tell us about your space and the style you like. Every Artisan Showers piece is handmade from copper in our Newcastle workshop, so we'll talk it through with you before we start.
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