Christmas Twilight Market Preview

 A market preview from Gus&Kitty, Emalaide and Vintage Galah

photography by the talented Angela Giouskos Photography.

Every market we say we have a hall full of talented stallholders......
but for our Twilight Christmas market, we mean FULL !

Over 30 talented women selling their handmade and hand-produced wares.
Perfect for Christmas shopping.

Miss Ruby May

Vintage Galah

Made by a Mzungu

Gus&Kitty

m2matiz

Lauren Williams Handmade

{tinnie girl}

Fresh and potted herbs

The Splendid Parrot

Emalaide

madebytimpano

Hey Charlie Handmade

Kate Campbell Designs

Frog, Goose and Bear

and of course......the best pear and lemon tarts around from Melbourne Epicure.

As you can see we have a market full of talented stallholders.

We also have great food and drinks available, so grab a seat, bring the family and enjoy a great night.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday night,
Friday 30th November
4 - 9pm
99 Leinster Grove, Thornbury.

Made n Thornbury Community Market

The Great Vintage Flier Rally of 2012

In the spirit of a Vintage Rally......

Beautiful image from here

We will be holding the Great Vintage Flier Rally of 2012.......

We will be spreading our fliers throughout the neighbourhood and enjoying an evening of fun to promote our November market.
Come along, dress up, distribute fliers on foot, bike, scooter, trolley, by horse, dog or cart ! 

There will be prizes !!

Afterwards we will gather at TWNH - at 131 Shaftesbury Parade for an evening of fun and friendship. 
We'll have activities for the children.
BYO food and drinks.

Fliers are also available from TWNH for collection  all this week.

We look forward to seeing lots of stallholders and their families on Friday.

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It's November.....

Well hello there....

Welcome to November and the month of our last market for 2012! 

FRIDAY November 30th is our next market,  just in time for your Christmas shopping.

This Twilight market will be a perfect chance for all of our community

to gather under the stars.

As well as our talented stallholders we'll have food, drinks and of course

our FREE Children's Craft Table.

A big thankyou to Stacey for designing our fabulous poster.

Looking forward to seeing you all on November 30th.

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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 ?

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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.

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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