Good morning,
Today let's spice up our Tuesday treasury with some handpicked hot creations from our talented members!
A little taste of chili
Happy Tuesday :)
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.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Fashion and Cultural Identity - Free Talk
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Fashion is an expression of cultural identity. In a multicultural society like Australia, styles are adapted and adopted across ethnic groups and into the mainstream. In the process of settlement, some new residents feel pressured to assimilate whilst others hold onto their traditional dress more tightly.
What is the place of traditional dress in new lands, and what does it mean to give it up?
Join Nadia Buick in conversation with fashion designer Juli Grbac, fashion historian Dr Margaret Maynard and Director of the Romero Centre, Faiza El-Higzi, as they share personal stories and explore fashion as a cultural identity and how it influences what we consider to be fashion in Australia and globally.
Sat 25 Aug, 3pm | SLQ Auditorium 1, level 2, State Library of QueenslandFree, bookings slq.eventbrite.com.au 3840 7768
This event will also be live streamed.
Presented by SLQ and the Romero Centre, as part of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
BrisStyle indie Designer Market Snapshot!
Many thanks once again to everyone who did a little dry weather dance for the sunshine to illuminate another wonderful winter warmer
So many handmade loving, familiar smiling faces filled the hall and grounds of St Augustines' to welcome back 50 of their favourite local designers and welcome over 40 new ones.
Along with the warm welcome backs came a warming up of the surrounds with trees, stalls, doorways and the stage adorned with pom poms and other yarn made creations
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Kate Hubert from Mixed Bag of Threads Kathy from Angelwing Jewellery, Chrissy Foreman Cranitch, Lynda Ellen from Elle and Lou
This year the level of stall presentation was outstanding with innovative visual merchandising and bespoke boutiques created throughout the market. Colour and creativity were embraced with amazed comments abounding over the quality and diversity of all the locally handmade wares.
Organic hot chocolate from Chocolate and Coffee Heaven, steaming treats from Happy Little Dumplings and cool tunes from Music 4 You also set the tone for a bright, bright, bright sunshiney day. Here's to more for the rest of the year!
So get your crafty shoes on for a night filled with creativity and cool craft at the
in King George Square, Brisbane City from 5pm - 9pm
See you all there!
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Let's Go Shopping
Here at BrisStyle we love the talent that shines from our BrisStyler's stores. What we find even more exciting is when the products used are recycled or repurposed. Check out these few items from our members, available for sale on Etsy now.
You too can take part in our weekly Let's Go Shopping meme! Post your Etsy finds on your blog then pop back here and add the blog post link below. Don't forget to link back to this post so everyone can check out all your fabulous Etsy finds. Anyone can play along so come join in the fun!
Spirit Fire Designs
Splendid Love
Paper Scissors Pulp
Meggy Green
Record A-Go-Go
You too can take part in our weekly Let's Go Shopping meme! Post your Etsy finds on your blog then pop back here and add the blog post link below. Don't forget to link back to this post so everyone can check out all your fabulous Etsy finds. Anyone can play along so come join in the fun!
Friday, July 27, 2012
Hello Sandwich: Artist, designer and blogger - Ebony Bizys is Coming to Brisbane!
That's right, Ebony will be coming to Brisbane in August to speak at the Brisbane Square library and you can book a seat, and the best thing is its all FREE!
WHEN : Friday August 31st 2012
refreshments from 6pm. Ebony will speak from 6.30pm - 7.30pm
WHERE : Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane
BOOKINGS ESSESENTIAL : Please phone (07) 3403 888 to reserve your seat
COST : FREE
MORE INFORMATION : Visit HERE
Ebony is a Tokyo-based artist, designer, blogger, author and former VOGUE Living graphic designer will talk about her career in craft and design.
WHEN : Friday August 31st 2012
refreshments from 6pm. Ebony will speak from 6.30pm - 7.30pm
WHERE : Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane
BOOKINGS ESSESENTIAL : Please phone (07) 3403 888 to reserve your seat
COST : FREE
MORE INFORMATION : Visit HERE
Ebony is a Tokyo-based artist, designer, blogger, author and former VOGUE Living graphic designer will talk about her career in craft and design.
For 11 years, Australian-born Ebony worked for VOGUE
magazines. Her work in Japan has included book art direction, fashion website
design and collaboration with famous Japanese brand mt masking tape. Ebony
currently blogs for VOGUE Japan, hosts craft workshops and has just released
her first Hello Sandwich Craft Book. She records her daily life in Japan on her
hit blog Hello Sandwich.
This is a unique opportunity for Brisbane's crafters to meet
Ebony and take a look at her new book.
Crafty D.I.Y
Hi,
Have you ever tried to make a candle?
Maybe it is time to try?!
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Or these beautiful and colourful beeswax version here on homemade serenity.
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Now those pretty candle holders would be great, don't you think!?(With esprit cabane)
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Happy Crafty Friday!
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Tuesday Treasury: Liquorice!
Good morning,
Today a collection of handmade goodness with a taste of liquorice!
Hoping you will like the flavour of the day!
Don't forget you can view this treasury here for a better taste :)
Today a collection of handmade goodness with a taste of liquorice!
Hoping you will like the flavour of the day!
Don't forget you can view this treasury here for a better taste :)
Happy Tuesday!
Monday, July 23, 2012
::Intellectual Property Law for Creatives ::
Last Saturday's session on Intellectual Property Law for Creatives was riveting......not to mention full of laughs and some great crafty examples, thanks to the ever so entertaining and knowledgeable Cameron Gascoyne from Clayton Utz.
It was a morning filled with oohs and aahs, lot's of great questions and the years best morning tea treats so far.
Here's a recap and stay tuned for more news in the coming weeks about how you can take in all the year's I ♥ Craft :: BrisStyle Creative Development Sessions online! *Excitement*
Business Names (ARBN) - Mandatory registration for anyone trading under a name other than their own
Top Tip: You must have an ABN to register your ARBN
Trade Marks - Protects brands
Top Tip: Good brands are distinctive, not descriptive
Copyright - Protects the way artistic written and musical works are expressed
Top Tip: Copyright is lost if you produce more than 50 pieces of the one work.
Designs - Protects the visual appearance of products.
Top Tip: You can only register a design of a brand new product ( one you have yet to sell)
Patents - Protects inventions
Top Tip: You need around $1million dollars to register a patent so not something that is used regularly by crafters.
Know How- Competitive advantage through trade secrets
Top Tip: This is you most valuable asset!
Thanks once again and we really look forward to sharing another great
(Limited spaces are still available for the
Fabric-A-Brac
Clear out your stash (or score a great bargain) for charity! Fabric-a-brac is a stash-clearing event that happens all over NZ and Australia- come along to Brisbane's own Fabric-a-brac to support Karuna Hospice.
Fabric-a-brac wants fabric out of the closet & in your hot little hands. Pick up fabulous vintage, unusual & modern fabric, trims, buttons, patterns and more at bargain prices & help someone clear their sewing cupboard! If you’d like to sell your stash (or part of it), email fabricabracbris@gmail.com.
Entry is a gold coin donation to Karuna Hospice, and a percentage of stallholder fees go to the Hospice. The Hospice will also have all kinds of yummy baked goods, tea and coffee for sale!
Fabric-a-brac Brisbane
25th August, 2012 12pm-5pm
State Library, Queensland Auditorium Terrace 1, Level 2
This event is being held in partnership with "Deepen the Conversation"- part of Fashion Week at the State Library Queensland-
Fashion is an expression of cultural identity. In a multicultural society like Australia, styles are adapted and adopted across ethnic groups and into the mainstream. In the process of settlement, some new residents feel pressured to assimilate whilst others hold onto their traditional dress more tightly. What is the place of traditional dress in new lands, and what does it mean to give it up?
Join Nadia Buick in conversation with a panel of experts as they share personal stories and explore fashion as a cultural identity and how it influences what we consider to be fashion in Australia and globally.
Presented by the Romero Centre and SLQ, as part of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival
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