a simply gorgeous local :: indulgence!

Image courtesy of must do Brisbane.com

Our new neighbour at our BrisStyle indie Market at Brisbane City Hall , is Brisbane's oldest and most loved...The Shingle Inn. Although booked out inside, they will be running a special takeaway service for all our BrisStyle fans! 

So relax with a takeaway cuppa at the tables in the gorgeous outdoor courtyard adjacent to the Sandgate Room or enjoy one on the run while perusing all the stalls. 

Read up more about the Shingle Inn here and also via must do Brisbane.

Image courtesy of must do Brisbane.com

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Simply gorgeous local handmade!

Hello dear friends,

There is such a big excitement this week in our "BrisStyle world"!

We are getting ready to launch the BrisStyle indie Market 

It will take place in the City Hall, St George Square Brisbane

This Saturday May 11.

So let's preview some simply gorgeous local handmade !

The marvellous Sybella will be there with some exciting new beautiful clutches!

Image source Sybella

 The amazing Zillpa is going to launch some gorgeous new designs!!

Image courtesy Zillpa

The lovely Edward and Lilly will be having some divine new brooches!

Image courtesy Edward and Lilly

Jetta's Nest will be there too with some gorgeous new wooden creations

Image Source Jetta's Nest

And a sneak peek of Each to Own new fabulous winter sun floral necklaces!

Image courtesy Each to Own

So many new designs will be seeing the "Market light" this Saturday!

Until then... Happy Creating!

Sandrine ❤

BrisStyle Inc.  ::  Saving the Lost Arts in 2013

2013 Saviours of the Lost Arts Opening :: Thank You!

..with the emphasis on felt...and wool, cardboard, zpagetti and all the crafty materials used to bring the 2013 Saviours of the Lost Arts program (SoTLA) to life last Friday night! It was the combined efforts of all who came along to support the night, all who participated and of course the ongoing support from the Brisbane City Council, which made the night such a raving success. Councillor Vicki Howard A Celebration of Brisbane's Creativity At 7pm passionate craft supporter Councillor Vicki Howard, officially opened the 2013 SoTLA program. Councillor Howard eloquently thanked everyone who came along to support the night as well as all the individual guilds and BrisStyle indie Marketeers. Many thanks to Councillor Howard and the Council's Creative Communities department for their initiative and support for SoTLA  Crocheted flowers by Icky Bee A Celebration of Handmade One of the most eclectic mixes of Brisbane's best handmade to date! From the square to the deck all the stalls were brimming with eager stallholders, beautifully made wares and passionate marketeers. Many thanks to all the marketeers for the time put into creating your gorgeous work and curating your stalls!   Heartfelt thanks to all who supported the stallholders by giving new homes to their gorgeous goodies! Chrissy Foreman Cranitch demonstrating the art of mixed media.  A Celebration of Craft The deck was a hive of activity with local guilds and craft groups and indie crafters all demonstrating their craft and engaging lovers of craft of all ages. Many thanks to all the local groups and guilds who helped make the deck come to life by engaging everyone with their stories and skills. Truly, all Saviours of the Lost Arts! Vanishing Arts Sculptures inspired by Terry Summers The Celebration's Continue It's time to head to the four corners of Brisbane to ignite creativity across the suburbs. Check out the full calendar of SoTLA events HERE and the wide range of FREE SoTLA activities HERE We'll be in touch with more SoTLA news soon. The Celebration's continue City Hall style In the meantime, join us for the launch of our BrisStyle indie Markets at City Hall: WHAT BrisStyle indie Markets :: City Hall WHEN Saturday May 11 WHERE City Hall, Ann St, Brisbane City TIME 9am-2pm See you all there! Spinning by Queensland Spinners, Weavers & Fibre Artists.  LOVE our beautiful SoTLA images!? They were all taken by Sandrine Marsh from ImageInCafe.etsy.com View all Sandrine's SoTLA images here and follow her on facebook here. Many thanks Sandrine for capturing all the creativity in your gorgeous work! 2013 Saviours of the Lost Arts is a joint initiative of BrisStyle Inc. and the Brisbane city Council

How to Teach Art and Craft by Trish Goodfield :: FREE session May 3!

The Stitcher's Library Project - "The Handmade Market"  is back with 3 fab sessions kicking off in May all hosted by BrisStyle!  First up is the wonderful session on "How Two Teach Art and Craft"  by Trish Goodfield tomorrow night:

How To Teach Art & Craft

Trish  shares the secrets of teaching art & craft classes to people of 
all ages and abilities. Learn the fundamental tips in this mimi session.

WHEN Friday May 3rd 
TIME 6pm - 8pm
WHERE Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street Brisbane CityCOST FREE
BOOK:  3403 4166 

Trish has also written a book on the subject where you can learn to: 

• Value yourself and price your classes  accordingly, 
• Identify your teaching style and personality
• Identify and develop strategies for dealing with difficult participants
• Teach different generations,attitudes & values
• Develop handouts; write instructions, and use questions & answers
• Write and use learning objectives and lesson plans 
• Identify safety and risk management issues
• And much more.

With over 25 years experience teaching art & craft, Trish Goodfield, explores the fundamental concepts, tips and techniques  of teaching art & craft. 

                                      Earn Money by Teaching Your Craft Skills to Others

Do you want to:
Have the confidence to share your passion?
Know how to tailor your classes for different venues,technologies and personality types?
Avoid all the legal and business pitfalls?

         If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to come along to Trish's FREE session and read  her fabulous  book.

                                You might prefer to work with Trish one to one. Tell me more.....

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What's HOT & NEW this week!

Hello,

How gorgeous the weather is becoming around here.

I just LOVE those beautiful Autumn days.

Lots of New creations today to share!

Liz from Creative Arty Facts has been busy creating lots of gorgeous new enamel earrings.

Those would make such perfect treats for mother's day, don't you think?! 

Image courtesy Creative Arty Facts

The lovely Anita from MyClectic is preparing some super sweet new treats for us!

Who can resist a set of gorgeous vintage handmade buttons??!!

Certainly not me :)

Image courtesy of Myclectic

Now Bec from This Lil Piggy is launching some new baby goodness.

Knot just a Peep-Toe it is called and it is very cute too!

Image courtesy This Lil Piggy

Wishing you a beautiful and creative day!

Sandrine ❤

New FREE Mini Creative Development Sessions - BOOK NOW!

BrisStyle Inc. is once again partnering with Brisbane Library Services to bring you a series of Mini Creative Development Sessions  as part of the Libraries Stitchers Library Digital Literacy Project. These sessions are snapshots of our council supported I ♥ Craft  Creative Development Sessions and are aimed at crafters wanting to explore the viability of taking their hobby to the next level.

To Book:

• Call the central council booking line on 3403 8888
• Choose between the dates and locations above
• Ask to be put through to the relevant Library to book into your preferred session. Please be patient with the Library staff who will book you in.

WHAT How to teach your Art and Craft
WHEN Friday May 3rd
TIME 6pm - 8pm
WHERE Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street Brisbane City
COST FREE
PRESENTED BY:  Trish Goodfield

WHAT Thinking about selling on Etsy?
WHEN Friday May 10th
TIME 6pm - 8pm
WHERE Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street Brisbane City
COST FREE
PRESENTED BY:  Sam Gilkes

WHAT Using social media to market your craft business
WHEN Friday May 24th
TIME 6pm - 8pm
WHERE Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street Brisbane City
COST FREE
PRESENTED BY: Jess Van Den 

PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW!

Proudly Presented by BrisStyle Inc. and supported by Brisbane Library Services

Book yourself in for two very Social Master Classes!

Everybody's talking about the new BrisStyle Master Classes!

Read on and book your place for creative business success with Jess Van Den.

 SOCIAL MEDIA - Intensive :: Promoting your online business

2nd May 2013 - 6.30pm - 10.30pm

This four-hour intensive session will focus solely on Social Media for promoting your small business. Presented by local creative social media expert Jess Van Den from Creative and Thrive, this instructional session will give you hands-on tips you can apply instantly to take your networking to the next level:

• Learn how to effectively and efficiently use social media as tools to build trust and relationships with your customers. 

• Jess will also share the tools she uses to streamline her social media use, as well as an integrated plan that shows you how to use instagram/twitter/facebook/pinterest and your blog to build your customer base

If you've been floundering on social media, not quite sure how to harness it to steadily grow your business, this session will help you get focussed and make social media work for you.

BUILDING A WEBSITE AND BLOG :: Hints tips & Getting Started

30th May 2013 - 6.30pm - 10.30pm

This four hour intensive session will focus solely on building a website or blog for your small business. Let creative Social Media expert Jess Van Den from Creative and Thrive, take you through the basic steps of setting up both options and apply them instantly on your own laptops or iPads etc. This is a hands-on session not to be missed! 

The Master Class sessions are designed so that you can attend them all to gain a thorough perspective of the big picture or pick and choose sessions that are appropriate to your own creative journey. You're encouraged to bring along your iPads / Laptops and any other equipment needed to give you instant hands-on results.

Places are limited  - BOOK NOW!

for all remaining sessions held at Chermside Library.

BrisStyle Inc. Saving the Lost Arts and nurturing new ones in 2013