Whatever the weather........

Well hello there.....

Here is a little known fact for you.....

every Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market  day so far this year, it's rained.

Has it stopped our  talented stallholders ?

Or our loyal and appreciative shoppers ?

Not one bit ! 

Yes, last Saturday October 13th, Melbourne delivered every season in one day.

We had a fantastic day yet again, with a hall full of talented stallholders, many making their market debut.

Vintage Galah

KittyMade

Kate Campbell Designs

Claude the Cat from Emalaide

Antonija AV Handcraft

Dear Universe

Art by BurntUmber

Miss Ruby May

Just Jacinta Designs

Z Twist Art

 And of course, we were well looked after with fresh baked treats from Forno Radicale

and Melbourne Epicure :

Melbourne Epicure

can you believe I missed out on a Melbourne Epicure Pear and Almond tart this market ??

We are now gearing up towards our final market for 2012 ! 

A great chance to get all your Christmas shopping done and enjoy a night out with your community.

Our next market is our TWILIGHT Christmas, 

FRIDAY November 30th, from 4-9pm.

We will have a hall overflowing with handmade goodies.

And NO rain......please ?

Made n Thornbury Community Market

So.....what are you doing tomorrow......?

 Coming along to Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market of course !

Thank you Stacey for our awesome poster! 

Now, it would appear that Spring hasn't got the memo and is in hiding.

Leaving us with some wintery conditions.

Thankfully we are INDOORS. 

Inside the cosy hall, we'll have LIVE music,

 FREE Children's Craft Table,

Delicious food and drink,

Melbourne Epicue

Forno Radicale

and of course over 25 stalls of handmade and hand-produced goodies by talented local women.

This market coincides with the successful completion of another Make Craft Your Business Course 

with lots of stallholders making their market debut ! 

That's a lot of craft you've never seen before ! 

KittyMade, Vintage Galah, Made By A Mzungu and Emaliade.

Come along to 99 Leinster Grove, Thornbury.

From 10am - 2pm.

Saturday October 13th.

Made n Thornbury Community Market

Make Craft Your Business SUPERSTAR Interviews

You know we love our Make Craft Your Business stallholders right ?

Well, we have another SUPERSTAR interview for you. The bubbly and colourful and talented Jacinta......

Jacinta with her partner in CRAFT, Liz.

1. Tell us a little about your craft ?

Well, Just Jacinta Designs has aspirations to  make and create every awesome thing in the world!!! But just right now I make the following:

- String art
- Cushions
- Signature books – for 21st’s 18th’s etc
- Glitter name plaques
- Scrabble word wall art
- Earring stands
- pretty much everything and  anything that is bright & happy!!

2. What is your business name and how did it come about ?

For as long as I can remember whenever I made something or painted something (and of course I had to show it off to mum and dad!)  Dad would always say: have you signed it with: Just Jacinta???

I used to think it was a little odd but I signed a few things as Just  Jacinta. Now that I think about it‘s pretty cool that I can use it as my name for a business that provides me with so much joy – just as my childhood of crafting did.

3. How did you find out about Make Craft Your Business ?

I was talking to a local lady who had done the mosaics course at the house and then she gave me a brochure on all the courses  ran by TWNH and when I saw the MYCB course I nearly fell over – it was perfect!!

Just what I needed to get the information and support I needed to commit myself and really jump in!!

4. How did MCYB help you and your business ?

It was the biggest boost and got me motivated and inspired! It gave me confidence to sign up for my first stall for  one as well as set up a website, facebook page and  just commit to my passion.

5. What’s the best thing you learnt from MCYB ?

I got to meet all these amazing women who I can relate to and we share a passion and excitement for
all these awesome crafts. It really just inspires you and makes you feel like anything is possible!!

There is so much support!! – also pricing because I had no idea!!!

6. How was your first market stall?

My first market stall was – scary to be honest.

I was super nervous and stressed out (not much sleep the night before!!). After a while I relaxed a little and when I had a few customers it was just like I was in my element – smiling, talking, laughing and really connecting with people – including other stallholders!!

7. How did MCYB help you prepare for your stall at Made ‘n Thornbury Craft Market ?

There were so many amazing hints and advice from the other women who came and spoke to us. All the websites and links and just all the helpful hints that come up in the group chit chats!!


Thanks Jacinta for stopping by with your infectious enthusiasm.

You can see Jacinta at the next Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market and stop by her Facebook page and website


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Make Craft Your Business SUPERSTAR Interviews

We're quite proud of our Make Craft Your Business Course and very proud of the beautiful crafters that take part in the course.

We've asked some of our recent participants to share their craft story with us.......

Jacinta and Liz supporting each other at Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market

1. Tell us a little about your craft ?

I make greetings cards using my own designs created on my iPad.  I use several apps to paint pictures and manipulate images.  It's a great way to be creative.  I used to dabble with traditional painting and drawing but this way is less messy.  It requires just as much artistic endeavour.

2. What is your business name and how did it come about ?

Lizandbobdesigns.  I'm Liz and Bob is my scruffy little terrier.  He is in the logo and is the model for one of the cards, but I do most of the work.  It came about when I was put on the spot about my business name and it was the first name that came to mind. I like it though.

Just one of the beautiful card designs created by Liz

3. How did you find out about Make Craft Your Business ?

I am local, and have been a fan of  TWNH for many years.  I have always been a shopper at the Made n 

Thornbury market.  I found out about the course as it was advertised online along with market publicity.

4. How did MCYB help you and your business ?

It has helped me focus, and shown me that I really can turn my hobby into a business.  The course has given me a lot of need-to-know information as well as genuine encouragement from the presenters and the other participants.

5.What’s the best thing you learnt from MCYB ?

 It has informed me about a great range of resources that exist to help me even after the course finishes. Dee and the presenters were very generous with their knowledge and experience, and you know it's all good advice as they run their own businesses too.

6. How was your first market stall?

I was surprisingly nervous!  Luckily I found out that others feel the same. It really is a challenge to put your creations on sale for the first time.   I really enjoyed it though, and sold a satisfying number of cards.  I also found other stallholders friendly and helpful. It is a market with a good vibe, perfect for beginners. 

7. How did MCYB help you prepare for your stall at Made ‘n Thornbury Craft Market ?

For me, the actual display of the market stall was a challenge, so the session on that really helped. It was useful to look at some good examples.  And the checklist of what to bring/do on the day  was excellent.  

Thanks Liz for stopping by and being our MCYB Superstar this week.

Visit Liz at a market, online and on facebook.

Made n Thornbury Community Market

Septermber Spring Fling market wrap up

 "is the market on SUNDAY ?"

Yep. We held our September Spring Fling  Market on Sunday.

And true to the word, the SUN even come out to play.

It was a beautiful day.

After a slow start, Sunday is brunch day after all,

 the happy shoppers and crafty children arrived at the hall.

Once again our extremely talented stallholders filled with the hall with beautiful handmade goodies.

m2matiz

Made by a Mzungu

The perfect mix of our favourite stall holders and  new stallholders.

Anou Design

Arpee Designs

Deez Dezynes

Goodnight Sleeptight

Just Jacinta Designs

Gus & Kitty

Leonie Kervin Designs

Little Hannah Bear

Liz and Bob Designs

Owl at the Moon Clothing

Vintage Galah

Art by Viv Hayes

Sally Doe Designs

The Children's Craft table was a big glittery hit

and we were well sustained with delicious delicacies.

Sophia Mya Cupcakes

If you missed it......never fear.

Our next market is SATURDAY October 13th

from 10am - 2pm.

Look forward to seeing you then.

Made n Thornbury Community Market

September Spring Fling Market Preview

We are only days away from our very first SUNDAY Spring Fling market. 

We have a stall full of beautiful stallholders who will have stalls laden with beautiful handmade goods.

Just for you.

We have a great mix of returning, new and even some debut stallholders.

Of course, we are indoors, so rain, hail or shine

(and with Melbourne this week, possibly all three)

we will be cosy, warm and dry indoors.

And our favourite regulars and fine purveyors of food and drink will be there also.

Here's a sneak peek,

a mere teaser if you will,

of what our stallholders have in stall for you.

  Leonie Kirwan and m2matiz

Make It Wednesday  and Patchwork Hill

 Sally Doe and Made by a Mzungu

So, spread the word and we'll see you at

99 Leinster Grove Thornbury.

SUNDAY September 9th 

From 10am - 2pm

Made n Thornbury Community Market

Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market July 28th

On Thursday I started stressing.

As the clouds rolled in and the rain pelted down, I continued to stress.

Saturday morning was a cold and wet day.

Did it stop our stallholders and shoppers ? 

Not at all.

The weather might not have been good, but the market was FANTASTIC.

I am constantly amazed at the talent of our stallholders.

The generosity of family and friends.

And the appreciation of handmade shown by our local community.

Now, to the fun part.....photos from the day : 

madebytimpano

Emalaide

Patchwork Hill

m2matiz

Elsie May Design

Art by Liz Taylor

Forno Radicale

The Crocheting Cat

SlowSpun

 

The Crocheting Cat

Melbourne Epicure

Gus&Kitty

Hey Charlie Handmade

GREENDROP-ecocraft

Nellie Purses and Bags

Anou Design

Bell Street Primary School

Dear Universe

m2matiz

Tea&Sympathy

Vintage Galah

Yes.
So many photos.
So much talent.
SO many happy shoppers.

And, now it's not even longer til our next market....
we've added a market date :
SUNDAY September 9th

Look forward to seeing you on September 9th
and thank you for your support on July 28th.

Made n Thornbury Community Market