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Hi there and welcome to the BrisStyle Inc. community blog. BrisStyle Inc. is a community group of artists and crafters who live in and around Brisbane. We work to provide support and creative opportunities for our members through workshops, business and creative development sessions, markets (come and meet the makers), exhibitions and social get-togethers. Head over to our website www.brisstyle.com.au for more information.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Calling all Northside crafters :: FREE Craft Event :: Northgate Hall this Saturday June 29!
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
SHOP INDIE: Handmade High Street : PART1
Hello dear friends,
We are very excited to bring back our Indie Shop post back!
Today we have the great pleasure to share with you a little interview and visit to Handmade High street where I met with the super lovely Kath Chown!
A Huge thank you to Kath for taking some time from her very busy schedule to have a little chat with us about what makes Handmade High Street such a great Indie destination in Brisbane!
I have
worked in retail on and off since I was 15 and from the moment I stepped behind
the counter I loved it. My dream has always been to open my own store but I was
increasingly put off by larger companies who seemed to dominate in sales and
the customer share. In the last few years since the GFC I started to notice a
pleasing trend of customers returning to the ‘high street’ rather than
predominantly shopping in large shopping centres. I think people felt like they
were returning to a more honest and sustainable way of shopping which was also
a great way to get to know your local community and support smaller businesses.
With my
friends Benjamin and Ryan, we had always talked about opening an artist space
which would support others to do what they loved. We tossed up between a
practical theatre space, an office block which could double as artist workshops
and finally decided on a store which could support artisans and crafters in
Brisbane.
On 1st
December 2012 we opened a shop with heart and that put the community and
artists first.
We rent
spaces to artisans and crafters and return 100% of the profits to them. We like
to work with an artist to make sure they are well-equipped with the knowledge
to make their crafty business a success.
We also offer a small amount of spaces to underprivileged members of the community. They have the opportunity to showcase their handmade products in a rent-free space for 3 months. After this time they can opt in to a paid space if it has been successful.
We also offer a small amount of spaces to underprivileged members of the community. They have the opportunity to showcase their handmade products in a rent-free space for 3 months. After this time they can opt in to a paid space if it has been successful.
We
advertise through a few select publications which suit our brand (Peppermint
and MAP Magazine) and through Madeit.com.au. Our main promotions are through
our social media sites; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. We also
have a blog which is updated weekly.
We host
special events on the strip including the Annerley Junction Jumble Sale in the
middle of the year and Junction Fair at Christmas. We also set up the Annerley
History Group to find out more about the history of our area to spark interest
in locals to come back up to the shopping strip.
4. What is your favourite item
in the shop at the moment?
A recent
addition to Handmade High Street is Candykins Crafts who makes the sweetest
felt and embroidery dresses which are made into brooches. It’s like wearing a
paper doll dress on your collar – just too sweet!
We are
always changing and thinking of new ideas, new events and groups to join
communities together. This year has already seen a huge number of projects
undertaken by the team here so we can only assume there will be more to come!
We will be co-hosting the Junction Yarn Jammers at the
Annerley Community Bookshop this Monday 17th June and over the
course of the year. The group aims to give community members a space to knit or
crochet with the aim to give the creations to charity groups in the form of
blankets and clothing.
Ph: 0432 307 300
Address: 1/466 Ipswich Rd, Annerley QLD 4103
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Shop online here.
Keep in touch with the blog
Or you can visit:
SHOP Hours:
Mon 10am – 4pm
Tue 10am – 4pm
Wed 10am – 4pm
Thur 10am – 4pm
Fri 10am – 5pm
Sat 10am – 4pm
Thank you again so much Kath for this little interview!
I totally loved learning a little more about what makes Handmade High street such a special Indie shop in Brisbane.
Handmade High Street is filled with amazing unique creations from local artists and designers and highly recommended handmade shopping destination!
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All images are Courtesy of Sandrine Marsh Photography via ImageInCafe.
A little PART 2 will be coming up with some more infos about Handmade High Street....
So stay tuned!
So stay tuned!
Have a fabulous day!
Sandrine ❤
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Saturday 22 June - Market, Etsy Craft Party, Saviours of the Lost Arts!!!
Have you heard about all the exciting things we've got planned for this Saturday? Oh my gosh...so much stuff all rolled into one big handmade ball of creative fun.
The biggest community crafting event in Brisbane this year (even bigger than the amazing SotLA launch!) is happening this Saturday 22 June from 9am-2pm at St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton.
Shop with over 60 local BrisStyle members at our BrisStyle indie Market in the grounds and meet over 20 local craft guilds and groups in the hall. Pull up a chair and be inspired by the creative journeys of local crafters on the stage. Join in all the hands-on fun at the Etsy Craft Party and learn about eco crafting at the Reverse Garbage tassel making workshop.
Chocolate and Coffee Heaven will be back with their amazing heart-warming delights, just perfect for this winter weather and indulge in some yummy dumplings from Happy Little Dumplings while enjoying the sounds of Tim Sladden and his indie sounds.
Supported by Brisbane City Council and Peppermint Magazine, this is one day not to be missed!
See you there :)
xSam
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
What's new this week!
Hi everyone,
Back to share some news from the designer bench this week!
We are so happy to hear that the super talented Shannon behind the label Rabbit and the duck has launched her new line of handmade goodness.
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And this with a brand new online store!
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How gorgeous is this new range.Well done Shannon!
Exciting!!!
Sandrine ❤
Monday, June 17, 2013
Major Media Sponsor - Peppermint Magazine
Hi there
We are so excited to announce that Peppermint Magazine has come on board to support BrisStyle Inc. as our major media sponsor for 2013.
This means that we'll continue to advertise in all issues of Peppermint Magazine and that the Peppermint crew will be joining us at most of our events for the remainder of 2013!
We'd like to say a big handmade thank you (with an eco twist, of course) to Peppermint for the great friendship we've had with them over the years and of course for coming on board as our major media sponsor! We couldn't be happier!!
In the latest issue you'll find a great collaborative ad featuring the following BrisStyle members:
and last of all, me....Jetta's Nest!
:: I ♥ Craft :: INVITATION :: Amazing Opportunity to Learn from Brisbane's Best!
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