Look who's coming to market.....

The previews of our talented stallholders coming to market this Friday continue.......

Made by a Mzungu is a Preston-based artisan.  "My makings go by the name of Made by a Mzungu. A 'mzungu' is a person of foreign descent and you hear it constantly when travelling in East Africa. A place that I love travelling to and one that inspires some of my creations."

Made by a Mzungu creates one of a kind resin jewellery and art work pieces. Her stunning works feature vintage wallpaper, photos and stamps.

 Millie 'n Daisy is a kiwi who has called Australia home for 26 years.  Like many of us, Donna learnt her knitting skills from her Nan and has been an avid crafter ever since.
"In 2011, I completed TWNH's Make Your Craft Business course and Millie' n Daisy was created. As well as being an outlet for my creations, I have gained a large network of like-minded women whom have become close friends."

Millie 'n Daisy create handmade cards, gifts and accessories. Crocheted creatures feature on her stall to brighten everyone's day.

Both Millie 'n Daisy and Made by a Mzungu were part of the talented team who decorated the tables at our 2014 TWNH annual women's dinner. 

Come along to our first market of the year, FRIDAY MARCH 6th 4-8pm

Made n Thornbury Community Market

It's market week ! Welcome back Liz and Bob Designs and Knit One, Square One.

It's market week ! And our first market for 2015.

We're very excited to be welcoming back some of our favourite stallholders as well as welcoming many stallholders making their Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market debut.

Liz and Bob Designs create fun, quirky and  LOCAL mugs, cards, calendars and more using original digital designs. Liz designs and makes each product, while Bob doesn't do much at all !
But, he is Liz's very cute little terrier and his image is used in the business logo !

Liz and Bob Designs have been a regular and valued member of the Made 'n Thornbury family since completing TWNH's Make Craft Your Business course.

Gianna of Knit One, Square One is another one of our talented stallholders, whom after completing TWNH's Make Craft Your Business Course, has successfully turned her craft into a small business. 

"I grew up in a house where craft was a normal part of our everyday life. The table always had a project on it. Once the evening meal was over and the dishes done, my mother, sisters and I would sit and make." 

Sound familiar ? 

Gianna now puts these skills to clever work creating one of a kind pieces that a treat to see and hold.

From dolls, pin cushions and crochet bunting ! 

Both Liz and Gianna were part of the talented team of stallholders that put together the amazing table decorations at last year's TWNH annual dinner. 

So, come along to Made n Thornbury Community Market THIS Friday, March 6th 4-8pm for a fabulous market with coffee, cake, sausage sizzle, FREE craft table and lovely stallholders, including Liz and Gianna.

Creating one a kind craft at Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market

It's market week ! And our first market for 2015.

We're very excited to be welcoming back some of our favourite stallholders as well as welcoming many stallholders making their Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market debut.

Z Twist Art and her badge machine will once again be with us. So popular was the badge machine last year, that we've made Z Twist Art a regular stallholder.

Creating custom made badges, keyrings and magnets with fabric, recycled magazines and more. You can even bring your own, or create an artwork on the day to make a custom made gift.

You'll find Z Twist Art and her badge machine just near the FREE kids craft table.

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Drifting Cloud Designs creates beautiful one-off and limited run handprinted fabrics, homewares and accessories. Handmade in Melbourne using natural fabrics in original designs and vintage and found fabrics.  Silk scarves, screen printed tea towels and upcycled fabric cat seats are some of the beautiful items you'll find in the Drifting Cloud Designs range.

Both Z Twist Art and Drifting Cloud Designs are graduates of our Make Craft Your Business course and both are valued members of our market volunteer and contributors to our TWNH Annual Women's Dinner.

Come visit both of these fabulous stallholders AND MORE at our market on 

Friday March 6th 4-8pm

Made n Thornbury Community Market

"Another tool in your tool box" : KEEP Craft Your Business May 2014

"Another tool in your tool box"  is how Liz from Betty Jo Designs, eloquently described adding an online store to your market stall at our KEEP Craft Your Business workshop on May 31st.

The topic of the day was Selling Online. The aim of the day was to equip our participants with the skills and confidence to open their own online shop.

We discussed different platforms, including bigcartel, etsy and Australian site madeit.com.au
The importance of promoting your own store through social media was also discussed at  great length.

Fourteen local handmade business women, all Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market stallholders, took part in the workshop. Lively conversations took place during the day, especially at the delicious communal lunch.

It was decided in one of these conversations that the next KEEP CYB workshop would be dedicated to social media. We have set the date as July 19th. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

A big thanks to Liz, our Make Craft Your Business facilitator - Dee, and the women who attended the workshop.

Made n Thornbury Community Market

Would you like to take your CRAFT to the next level ???

Are you a creative woman who is making unique art, craft or food that you would like to sell at markets, online or through retailers?

 

Then the Thornbury Womens Neighbourhood House's

                                           Make Craft Your Business Course  is for you.......

You can learn how to set up you own small art/craft business through our course.

You will also learn about networking, marketing, blogs and such small business basics as bookkeeping.

And you can try it all out through a free stall at a Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market.

The course is facilitated by local women who've taken the leap and made craft their business, so you'll also have the chance to learn from their experience.

The course begins on 21st April 2012.

What past participants had to say about the workshops…

"Loads and loads of great information and exactly what I wanted"

"I now have a plan to get my craft business up and running"

For more information or to apply

Tel: 9480 0466

Email: office@twnh.vic.edu.au

www.twnh.vic.edu.au

 

Make Craft Your Business Sucess Story : Angela - Made by a Mzungu

If you were at our October 15th Market,

I'm sure you saw and were impressed by the beautiful  resin jewellery 

handmade by Angela from  Made by a Mzungu.

What you might not know,

is that Angela recently took part in our Make Craft Your Business Course.

We caught up with Angela to get her thoughts on the course and her very first market : 

Angela at her fabulously styled Made by a Mzungu stall

1.  What do you create?

I create resin jewellery pieces - brooches, pendants, cufflinks and earrings - using stamps and photos from my travels.

2.  What is your favourite thing that you sell?

My resin pendants and cufflinks - need more "boy" items.

Made by a Mzungu

 3.  How long have you been making/baking/creating?

I've been a craft "dabbler" most of my life trying all sorts of crafty things.  I've been making my resin jewellery since the beginning of the year.

4.  What prompted you to take part in the TWNH's "Make Craft Your Business" course?

The course sounded really interesting and I wanted to investigate what was involved if I wanted to take my hobby further.  It turned out to be one of the best courses I had ever done!

5.  What was the best thing you took from the course?

The course gave me the confidence to sell my pieces at a market.

Made by a Mzungu at the October Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market

6.  How has your approach to your craft and business changed since you completed the course.

Since completing the course I've gained confidence in my product - I know what I make is good enough to sell.

7.  Tell us about your first market!

My first Made 'n' Thornbury market was such a positive experience - it was relaxed, friendly and had a really nice atmosphere.  It was also a great morale booster for me as I sold a number of my pieces!

8.  Coffee or tea?  How many do you need to be market ready?

One weak latte with one sugar please - that does it for me.

9.  Name three crafty things that you can't live without.

Resin, pictures and glue.

10.  One more thing that our lovely market shoppers should know about you.

I have a great love of Africa - especially East Africa - the sights, the colours, the vibrancy  - can't wait to get back.

Thanks Angela,

It was great to see that you had a wonderful day at your first market.

You can follow Angela on her crafty adventures at her blog

and you will find her at our Christmas Twilight Market on December 2nd.

Thornbury Women's Neighbourhood House will be running

the Make Craft Your Business again next year......

to register your interest please email  trisha@twnh.vic.edu.au

We will also post details here when enrolments are open.

Happy Crafting,

  Made n Thornbury Community Market