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On 3 October, 2010 the folks from Fairy Floss Markets will be holding their debut event; a boutique handmade baby and children’s market. You can expect to find a beautiful selection of handmade products from local Victorian artists and designers. The first event will be held in Melbourne, and then followed up with a market in Geelong on 14 November, 2010.
Fairy Floss Markets is coordinated by Kirsty McEwan, a woman on a mission to support local and emerging talents and to provide them with a forum to showcase their crafty wares. Along with handmade gifts, art, toys, clothing and accessories, you’ll also find delicious cupcakes, and fabulous coffee!
Entry to the Fairy Floss Markets is $3 {children under 16 free} with 50% of proceeds donated to Very Special Kids; A Victorian based charity that provides counseling and support services to families caring for a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
Please visit the Fairy Floss Markets website for venue details and future dates.
The poppyseed markets is a bi-monthly event with handmade markets held in Sydney, Gold Coast, Bulli and Newcastle. The next market makes it’s way to Newcastle on 22 August, 2010 before heading off to Sydney on 19 September. Click here for full venue details.
The Poppyseed Markets were launched in May 2010, and since then have gathered a following of talented and crafty designers eager to share their handmade delights. You can expect to find handmade fashion, homewares, accessories, toys and gifts for babies and kids, as well as teens and grown-ups. The focus is on providing Shabby, Vintage, Retro and Chic looks that are stylish, unique and affordable.
Visit the Poppyseed Markets website for a full list of market dates and locations. Stay tuned for new locations coming later in the year.
On Sunday, 22nd August 2010 the Handmade Craft Market will celebrate it’s very first event at Erina High School Hall, 152 The Entrance Rd, Erina {on the central coast of NSW}. It will then be held quarterly there after (November, February, May and August) on the 3rd Sunday of those months.
The Handmade Craft Market is designed to help support and promote local talent and up and coming artists on the coast. Boutique handmade businesses from both the coast and surrounding areas are being sourced to provide a diverse range of beautiful stalls for visitors. You’ll find a range of handcrafted clothing for both women and kids, as well as handmade toys, accessories, decor and homegrown produce.
Entry to the market is by gold coin donation {free for kids} and admissions will be donated to United Way, Central Coast Community Chest; giving back to the community that supports the market.
Visit the Handmade Craft Market website for more information, including venue details and future dates.
Hide & Seek Market brings together young and emerging independent crafters and offers gorgeous handcrafted baby and kid’s products. The market is held at Wrights Rd Community Centre, Corner Wrights Rd and Harrington Ave in Kellyville, NSW {in the hills}.
The brains behind Hide & Seek is Aloma Raez, lover of all things crafty… sewing, photography, jewellery making and quilting. Aloma is mum to an 8 month old girl, who keeps her busy, but she’s always on the lookout for new projects to sink her teeth into. She especially loves going to markets and supporting local crafters. A regular face at the Sydney markets, Aloma recently noticed that the hills didn’t have a market to call their own… and so Hide & Seek was born!
Many of the stallholders that you will meet at Hide & Seek are parents themselves, and all of them are avid crafters who love what they do. This passion clearly shines through in their lovingly handmade products. You can expect to find quirky and funky products for kids and babies including stylish clothing, cute bedroom decorations, handcrafted softies, stylish quilts, designer linen, vintage inspired creations and much more!
Hide & Seek is not just a market, but so much more… Aloma hopes to offer craft workshops in the coming months to keep crafting alive in the hills. Stay tuned for more info!
Visit Hide & Seek Markets for full venue details and up to date news.
If there’s one thing that I love more than a handmade market, it’s a handmade eco-market! The friendly folks at brisStyle are gearing up for their first ever independent eco market this weekend, Saturday 10 July, at St Augustine’s Church on Racecourse Rd at Hamilton {9am – 2pm}. Here is a little sneaky peek…
The BrisStyle eco market is proudly sponsored by one of our favourite eco fashion reads, Peppermint Magazine. On the day you’ll find lots of divine goodies from brisStyle members who live; craft, stitch and dye by the mantra of reduce, reuse and recycle. Every item for sale must meet brisStyle’s strict eco-criteria, guaranteeing ethical shoppers can purchase unique and exquisitely made creations without putting a strain on their wallets or our earth’s precious resources.
You’ll also have the chance to participate in some fun activities such as a Reverse Garbage mini shop & artworks display and stallholder demonstrations showcasing eco practises. When it’s time for a shopping break, try out some tasty Vegan hotdogs from Hellhound Hotdogs.
Visit the brisStyle website for full stallholder and venue details.
The Finders Keepers is a design and art market dedicated to supporting emerging designers, artists & musicians and bringing new contemporary design to the forefront in Australia. The markets are held bi-annually, currently in Sydney and Brisbane, but with plans to expand Australia wide.
The Finders Keepers markets are set over two days and feature not only gorgeous independent apparel, art, accessories and decor but also live music from emerging local musicians. The events are free to attend and the atmosphere is lively and entertaining with a festival like appeal. Shop all morning, and then hit the bar or cafe in the afternoon to rest your tired feet!
The Finders Keepers encourage locally produced and handmade products along with ethical design principles. They aim to inspired and encourage creativity and in turn educate communities to invest in handmade, locally produced independent design.
Please visit The Finders Keepers website for further information, including upcoming dates and venue information.
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