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BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market
Friday, 16th December
5.00pm - 9.00pm
King George Square, Brisbane City
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.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
First Time Twilighters!
While the festive spirit will reign at Friday night's BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market there will be plenty of hearts a fluttering with a full crop of marketeers appearing for the very first time at a BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market. We have put together an Etsy treasury to show our support for these talented artists/crafters. So come along on Friday night and show them some love!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
BrisStyle's first AGM and Christmas Party
BrisStyle committee members (l-r): Samantha (Jetta's Nest); Rebecca (edward & lilly); Teneale (Wicked Child Designs); Helen (Ruby2GoGo and Ruby Red Studios); Bel (Enticing Icing and Liddle Apples)
BrisStyle Inc. recently had its first AGM and Christmas Party. It was the perfect occassion to celebrate all that BrisStyle achieved in the 2010-2011 financial year, to thank our committee members who work tirelessly behind the scenes to promote and advocate for the indie handmade community in Brisbane and beyond and to welcome our new committee members who are excited by the challenge to take the organisation to the next level in the coming year.
BrisStyle members (l-r): Our new Treasurer Benita (Bettsy Kingston); Anna (AnnaWCraft); Amanda (Hungry Designs).
Our fabulous group which came from such humble beginnings of 12 Etsy sellers meeting up for coffee now boasts 180 members and is recognised as a major destination in South East Qld for advice, information and resources for the indie craft movement and more recently as a key player in the arts and cultural environment in Brisbane and beyond.
Yay for handmade Secret Santa! BrisStyle members (l-r) Alex (The Quizzical Owl); Sue (Green Me Up Granny); Kellie (Kellie Christie).
A big thank you to the wonderful members who came along to celebrate this milestone event, to the BrisStyle committee and to our fabulous supporters who have assisted greatly in the successful running of the BrisStyle Indie Markets and our newest program the BrisStyle Information Sessions.
One of our lovely new members Freda (Raw Ceramics) with Sam (Jetta's Nest) and cute and crafty lil X.
We are grateful to the current committee members who re-nominated for 2012 and welcome two new committee members Benita McGovern and Gill Pyke. So without further ado it is with great pleasure to introduce the new BrisStyle committee:
President: Rebecca Cason, edward & lilly
Secretary: Belinda Harris, Enticing Icing and Liddle Apples
Treasurer: Benita McGovern, Bettsy Kingston
Committee Members:
Helen Berthold, Ruby2GoGo and Ruby Red Studios
Samantha Gilkes, Jetta's Nest
Melinda Hume, moose & bird
Teneale Muir, Wicked Child Designs
Gill Pyke, Catamation
Another sweet BrisStyle member event full of fabulous food and exciting chit chat!
For a full run down of our wonderful new committee members check out the BrisStyle website here. While you're there check out our Annual Report 2010-2011 outlining BrisStyle's major achievements during this time.
If you have any questions about BrisStyle or would like to have a chat about joining the group we would love to hear from you, send us an email at brisstyleteam@gmail.com.
The final BrisStyle indie Twilight Market for the year is
this Friday night in King George Square from 5-9pm and it's set to be huge!
Check out the BrisStyle website, stay tuned to the blog or follow us on Facebook or Twitter for more information.
this Friday night in King George Square from 5-9pm and it's set to be huge!
Check out the BrisStyle website, stay tuned to the blog or follow us on Facebook or Twitter for more information.
We would love to see you there!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Crafty Folk: Gilded Goldfish
Welcome to the latest edition in our Crafty Folk series. This week we caught up with Emmaline Lamond from Gilded Goldfish.
How would you describe your work?
I am a passionate creative type with an insatiable compulsion to embellish everything I make. I just cant help it, in my eyes everything looks better with beautiful origami paper, cute vintage buttons or a piece of lovely fabric added to one of my prints or cards, I tell myself this is a good thing as it means all my work is one of a kind, and whilst this is true, I really just do it because I love colourful sparkly things…oh and of course shopping for colourful sparkly things!
How did your Etsy shop come into being?
I signed up to Esty long before I set up a shop, one of my friends kept telling me I had to start selling on there, I kept saying I would but didn’t. Eventually I got myself in order, brought a nice camera, started taking photos of my prints and well you know how the rest goes…my Etsy shop was born.
Who or What inspires you?
I can be inspired by just about anything, but I love the beautiful patterns that nature makes, I’m always taking photos of tree bark, close up flower petals, pretty leaves, though this inspiration doesn’t necessarily translate into my work. I also absolutely love the Art Nouveau and Art Deco art styles, I recently discovered a great new artist Tamara Lempicka, an amazing Art Deco painter, there is something so powerful about the figures she paints.
Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process? If yes, how is your art / craft eco-friendly?
My boyfriend call me Mrs Magpie, I love collecting things, I’m not picky either, I accumulate all sorts of wonderful things, last time I went to an antiques fair I left with a new bracelet, a monk shaped cookie jar, an old brass school bell, vintage cloth oh the list goes on! In an effort to reduce this ever growing eclectic collection I always try to incorporate found objects into my work, be it vintage buttons, fabric, ribbon and ric rac to embellish my hand printed cards or lovingly refurbishing old picture frames to house my prints.
Can you describe your studio / work area?
I live in a tiny two bedroom apartment, I am lucky enough to be able to use one of the two rooms as a studio, its small, I have no storage space but its all mine! I often work in the company of my very sweet curly haired La Perm cat, Shaggy he’s great company and always listen to everything I have to say. But to be more specific, I have a large table on which I sew, draw, print and generally daydream. I am surrounded by pictures of family and friends, projects just started and some they may never be finished- but pretty much anything I could need is only an arms reach away.
What is your favorite thing in the shop at the moment?
I love me new Dear print, I just think he is so sweet, I enjoyed the whole creative process for him from start to finish.
Do you have any other places that people can view/purchase your work?
Website
Etsy Store
Facebook
Twitter
Thank you Emmaline for sharing a little about yourself and your creative adventure. We look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work at our markets.
I am a passionate creative type with an insatiable compulsion to embellish everything I make. I just cant help it, in my eyes everything looks better with beautiful origami paper, cute vintage buttons or a piece of lovely fabric added to one of my prints or cards, I tell myself this is a good thing as it means all my work is one of a kind, and whilst this is true, I really just do it because I love colourful sparkly things…oh and of course shopping for colourful sparkly things!
How did your Etsy shop come into being?
I signed up to Esty long before I set up a shop, one of my friends kept telling me I had to start selling on there, I kept saying I would but didn’t. Eventually I got myself in order, brought a nice camera, started taking photos of my prints and well you know how the rest goes…my Etsy shop was born.
Who or What inspires you?
I can be inspired by just about anything, but I love the beautiful patterns that nature makes, I’m always taking photos of tree bark, close up flower petals, pretty leaves, though this inspiration doesn’t necessarily translate into my work. I also absolutely love the Art Nouveau and Art Deco art styles, I recently discovered a great new artist Tamara Lempicka, an amazing Art Deco painter, there is something so powerful about the figures she paints.
Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process? If yes, how is your art / craft eco-friendly?
My boyfriend call me Mrs Magpie, I love collecting things, I’m not picky either, I accumulate all sorts of wonderful things, last time I went to an antiques fair I left with a new bracelet, a monk shaped cookie jar, an old brass school bell, vintage cloth oh the list goes on! In an effort to reduce this ever growing eclectic collection I always try to incorporate found objects into my work, be it vintage buttons, fabric, ribbon and ric rac to embellish my hand printed cards or lovingly refurbishing old picture frames to house my prints.
Can you describe your studio / work area?
I live in a tiny two bedroom apartment, I am lucky enough to be able to use one of the two rooms as a studio, its small, I have no storage space but its all mine! I often work in the company of my very sweet curly haired La Perm cat, Shaggy he’s great company and always listen to everything I have to say. But to be more specific, I have a large table on which I sew, draw, print and generally daydream. I am surrounded by pictures of family and friends, projects just started and some they may never be finished- but pretty much anything I could need is only an arms reach away.
What is your favorite thing in the shop at the moment?
I love me new Dear print, I just think he is so sweet, I enjoyed the whole creative process for him from start to finish.
Do you have any other places that people can view/purchase your work?
Website
Etsy Store
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Let's Go Shopping
The rain came early this morning, but someone knew we had a show on so we luckily had some lovely sunshine for the BrisStyle Indie Designers Christmas Market today. Did you come visit? What was your favourite bit of the day? Get all your Christmas shopping done? If you didn't make it, or need more handmade fix, head to King George Square next Friday night and you'll find us rocking Brisbane with the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market - then we're on holidays yikes!!
Catch these goodies (and many more) at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market next Friday night!
Rock Ribbons
Good Boy Cracky
Marjon Scheffer
Rod N Lil
Kimono Reincarnate
To 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 the fabulous Etsy finds. Anyone can play along so come join in the fun!
Shop Indie: Handmade Highstreet
Handmade Highstreet is a brand spankin' new indie marketplace in Brisbane! This week we were lucky enough to catch up with part owner, Kath Chown, in the lead up to their grand store opening on December 12.
Tell us a little about your background and what path led you to open Handmade Highstreet?
The owners of this shop are myself (Kath Chown), Benjamin Williams and Ryan deVeau.
I am a member of BrisStyle and have my own Etsy store called bunnyhornet. I mainly make polymer clay accessories which I sell weekly at the Davies Park West End Markets. I have always wanted to own a shop after working in retail for over 10 years but felt that the bigger businesses were choking out the independent shops and making it impossible to make a living. Since I have been investigating the notion of starting this handmade store and the idea of sub-letting space for artisans, I have found that so many people in our community want this kind of shop in their area. These are the people who are disenchanted with large corporations and want to directly support their local area and businesses.
Benjamin works in disability services and has an education in the dramatic arts. He has been the President of a small university theatre company called Underground Productions and this is where his seed of creativity was born. He has been desperate to begin his dream career of furniture restoration ever since we met and we plan to make this an avenue which he can explore by selling his creations through the store.
Ryan studied Art at university and was a successful graduate. His love of drawing and watercolour has been hiding behind his various jobs in the administration and banking sectors. His creative talent needed an outlet and this store can help him to display his amazing works.
Our team is dedicated to treating our contributors with respect and providing them with a space where they can be proud to display their work. We want every customer to feel like there are strong values residing in the management of the store. This means that we look after our own and provide a happy place to co-operate.
Tell us what Handmade Highstreet is all about?
We are aiming to give independent handmade artisans a marketplace in which to display their goods without the need to sit at a market all day. Keeping rent low will be a focus so that the contributor can make the most of their sales and profit. After the agreed rent is deducted from their sales, they will receive 100% of the remaining money.
We also have plans for a tea service which will showcase the hand-blended and ethically sourced Herbal Teas of KT Teas by my friend Kate Maxwell.
Where did the name Handmade Highstreet come from? When I chose the name for my own Etsy store, bunnyhornet, I just chose something which sounded quirky and fun. People have since told me that they weren't sure what my business was as they couldn't work it out from the name! So when we were talking about the name for this store, I wanted it to convey exactly what would be sold there. Hence Handmade Highstreet sounded catchy and true to our products. I asked each of my friends to listen to the name once and then the next time I saw them I asked if they remembered it - and they all did!
How does Handmade Highstreet support independent artists and crafters and/or the handmade community?
We believe in handmade, having artisans among us. We also believe that small business has a place in modern society even though it sometimes feels like big corporations and businesses have the market-share in retail. We would love to give like minded people the opportunity to support local artists. We would like customers to be able to see and touch all the items in store and educate them on the makers and their process.
Giving handmade artisans a viable option for selling and customers a place in which to appreciate the complexities and impressive skills which these artisans display is paramount.
How can local designers and crafters get involved with Handmade Highstreet?
We can't get enough of Brisbane and Queensland crafts and art. There is so much talent here and we want to nurture it! So we would love anyone who has the desire to sell their beautiful wares to contact us at handmadehighstreet@mail.com.
Does Handmade Highstreet have any exciting upcoming events?
Our Grand Opening is on the 12th December and we will be hosting an evening soiree at the shop from 4-7pm with a glass of free bubbly and a chance to see the amazing and talented crafts of Brisbane's finest!
What does a typical day at work involve for you?
At the moment we spend 90% of our working hours on our email accounts liasing with our contributors to ensure we have a full-to-the brim shop when we open! We have also been busy restoring old furniture which will house the beautiful wares supplied by our contributors.
When we open we hope to give customers as much opportunity to shop instore as possible with extended and weekend opening hours. Our aim is to revitalise the area of Annerley in which we are situated and bring the masses of wonderful residents back to our high street.
How do you promote Handmade Highstreet?
Currently we promote through our Facebook page, Twitter account (@handmadehighst), Blog and through attending markets in the Brisbane area.
We are having a fancy-schamncy webpage designed by a good friend and when that is up and running, we hope to use this as a great tool for spreading the word.
What is your favourite item in the shop at the moment?
We are so excited to have some amazing and talented artisans onboard; Aqua Door Designs, Has Bean, Kiss My Patootie, Hermia's Wishes Paperia, Off the Hook, Mini Mayhem and Wind and Water Designs just to name a few!
What’s in store for Handmade Highstreet in 2012 and beyond?
We hope that Handmade Highstreet will be a busy and well-patronised small business.
Eventually we aim to offer space for small workshops, knitting circles and meetings. It is our hope that we can make a space which our community can be proud of and which is vital and vibrant!
Handmade Highstreet
A big thank-you to Kath for taking the time to chat with us! We look forward to seeing Handmade Highstreet become a vibrant hub for local artisans.
Tell us a little about your background and what path led you to open Handmade Highstreet?
The owners of this shop are myself (Kath Chown), Benjamin Williams and Ryan deVeau.
I am a member of BrisStyle and have my own Etsy store called bunnyhornet. I mainly make polymer clay accessories which I sell weekly at the Davies Park West End Markets. I have always wanted to own a shop after working in retail for over 10 years but felt that the bigger businesses were choking out the independent shops and making it impossible to make a living. Since I have been investigating the notion of starting this handmade store and the idea of sub-letting space for artisans, I have found that so many people in our community want this kind of shop in their area. These are the people who are disenchanted with large corporations and want to directly support their local area and businesses.
Benjamin works in disability services and has an education in the dramatic arts. He has been the President of a small university theatre company called Underground Productions and this is where his seed of creativity was born. He has been desperate to begin his dream career of furniture restoration ever since we met and we plan to make this an avenue which he can explore by selling his creations through the store.
Ryan studied Art at university and was a successful graduate. His love of drawing and watercolour has been hiding behind his various jobs in the administration and banking sectors. His creative talent needed an outlet and this store can help him to display his amazing works.
Our team is dedicated to treating our contributors with respect and providing them with a space where they can be proud to display their work. We want every customer to feel like there are strong values residing in the management of the store. This means that we look after our own and provide a happy place to co-operate.
Tell us what Handmade Highstreet is all about?
We are aiming to give independent handmade artisans a marketplace in which to display their goods without the need to sit at a market all day. Keeping rent low will be a focus so that the contributor can make the most of their sales and profit. After the agreed rent is deducted from their sales, they will receive 100% of the remaining money.
We also have plans for a tea service which will showcase the hand-blended and ethically sourced Herbal Teas of KT Teas by my friend Kate Maxwell.
Where did the name Handmade Highstreet come from? When I chose the name for my own Etsy store, bunnyhornet, I just chose something which sounded quirky and fun. People have since told me that they weren't sure what my business was as they couldn't work it out from the name! So when we were talking about the name for this store, I wanted it to convey exactly what would be sold there. Hence Handmade Highstreet sounded catchy and true to our products. I asked each of my friends to listen to the name once and then the next time I saw them I asked if they remembered it - and they all did!
How does Handmade Highstreet support independent artists and crafters and/or the handmade community?
We believe in handmade, having artisans among us. We also believe that small business has a place in modern society even though it sometimes feels like big corporations and businesses have the market-share in retail. We would love to give like minded people the opportunity to support local artists. We would like customers to be able to see and touch all the items in store and educate them on the makers and their process.
Giving handmade artisans a viable option for selling and customers a place in which to appreciate the complexities and impressive skills which these artisans display is paramount.
How can local designers and crafters get involved with Handmade Highstreet?
We can't get enough of Brisbane and Queensland crafts and art. There is so much talent here and we want to nurture it! So we would love anyone who has the desire to sell their beautiful wares to contact us at handmadehighstreet@mail.com.
Does Handmade Highstreet have any exciting upcoming events?
Our Grand Opening is on the 12th December and we will be hosting an evening soiree at the shop from 4-7pm with a glass of free bubbly and a chance to see the amazing and talented crafts of Brisbane's finest!
What does a typical day at work involve for you?
At the moment we spend 90% of our working hours on our email accounts liasing with our contributors to ensure we have a full-to-the brim shop when we open! We have also been busy restoring old furniture which will house the beautiful wares supplied by our contributors.
When we open we hope to give customers as much opportunity to shop instore as possible with extended and weekend opening hours. Our aim is to revitalise the area of Annerley in which we are situated and bring the masses of wonderful residents back to our high street.
How do you promote Handmade Highstreet?
Currently we promote through our Facebook page, Twitter account (@handmadehighst), Blog and through attending markets in the Brisbane area.
We are having a fancy-schamncy webpage designed by a good friend and when that is up and running, we hope to use this as a great tool for spreading the word.
What is your favourite item in the shop at the moment?
We are so excited to have some amazing and talented artisans onboard; Aqua Door Designs, Has Bean, Kiss My Patootie, Hermia's Wishes Paperia, Off the Hook, Mini Mayhem and Wind and Water Designs just to name a few!
What’s in store for Handmade Highstreet in 2012 and beyond?
We hope that Handmade Highstreet will be a busy and well-patronised small business.
Eventually we aim to offer space for small workshops, knitting circles and meetings. It is our hope that we can make a space which our community can be proud of and which is vital and vibrant!
Handmade Highstreet
1/466 Ipswich Rd,
Annerley QLD 4103
Mon 10am - 4pm
Tue 10am - 4pm
Wed 10am - 4pm
Thur 10am - 5pm
Fri 10am - 5
Sat 10am - 4pm
Tel: 0432 307 300
Email: handmadehighstreet@mail.com
A big thank-you to Kath for taking the time to chat with us! We look forward to seeing Handmade Highstreet become a vibrant hub for local artisans.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Crafty D.I.Y
Hello :)
Have you started with the wrapping job yet?
Lets share some lovely gift wrapping inspiration today.
A D.I.Y waxed paper pompom flower...
Do you have some left over colourful wool?
And if I say Confetti ?
Visit 3@12 for some details!
Have you started with the wrapping job yet?
Lets share some lovely gift wrapping inspiration today.
A D.I.Y waxed paper pompom flower...
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Visit 3@12 for some details!
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Happy shopping and wrapping
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Gourmet Indies!
This Saturday's BrisStyle Indie Designer Market is set to be a festive occasion for all the family. Gorgeous handmade wares will be in abundance, the St. Rita's Roving Choir will be adding some seasonal tunes to the mix and your tastebuds will be treated to a selection of gourment indie delights.
Enticing Icing will be sure to impress all of the sweet tooth peeps amongst us. Swing by for a delicious home baked Vanilla or Chocolate Cupcake, Chocolate Crackle or Biscuit.
Happy Little Dumplings will be onsite with their tastebud tantalising handmade dumplings made from only the freshest ingredients. You can view their Market Menu here.
And last but definitely NOT least, for all those coffee addicts out there pop by and visit the folk from Black Star Cold Pressed Coffee. The perfect caffeine fix for a Brisbane summer! They produce a unique and locally made cold-pressed coffee which is brewed for 12 hours, and then bottled and labeled by hand. Black Star Cold Pressed Coffee uses organic ingredients and locally roasted fair trade beans from their roastery at Black Star Cafe, West End. There are three fabulous flavours: Full Creamy, Soy Deluxe and Total Black. Their point of difference is that their coffee is brewed slowly at room temperature and served chilled in a bottle. Sweet!
We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday and sharing in a gourmet indie delight!
Enticing Icing will be sure to impress all of the sweet tooth peeps amongst us. Swing by for a delicious home baked Vanilla or Chocolate Cupcake, Chocolate Crackle or Biscuit.
Happy Little Dumplings will be onsite with their tastebud tantalising handmade dumplings made from only the freshest ingredients. You can view their Market Menu here.
And last but definitely NOT least, for all those coffee addicts out there pop by and visit the folk from Black Star Cold Pressed Coffee. The perfect caffeine fix for a Brisbane summer! They produce a unique and locally made cold-pressed coffee which is brewed for 12 hours, and then bottled and labeled by hand. Black Star Cold Pressed Coffee uses organic ingredients and locally roasted fair trade beans from their roastery at Black Star Cafe, West End. There are three fabulous flavours: Full Creamy, Soy Deluxe and Total Black. Their point of difference is that their coffee is brewed slowly at room temperature and served chilled in a bottle. Sweet!
BrisStyle Indie Designer Market
Saturday, 10 December
9.00am - 4.00pm
St. Augustine's Church Hall & Grounds
Racecourse Road, Hamilton
We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday and sharing in a gourmet indie delight!
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