OUR mission statement

MADE ON THE LEFT was founded in 2008 by independent designers to support Western Australian creative talent. We hold bi-annual handmade craft markets to showcase local designers.

Being on the left hand side of Australia no longer

means you'll be at a disadvantage.

Our aim is to support all creative designers and events showcasing independent labels. MOTL is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organisation. You may wonder why we promote other markets besides MOTL; it’s because it’s not about us, its about you; the buyers and sellers of indie wares. Here at the blog, you’ll discover up to date information about our latest market, the low-down on some of Perth’s emerging talents, other opportunities for artists and designers and a little bit of fun stuff too. It’s all right here… welcome!

Wednesday, March 16

kickstART youth markets


Propel Youth Arts WA are calling out for stall holders at the kickstART youth markets - you can apply as an individual or group and you will be in the running to win a spot at the next Made on the Left market! 

We are looking for young designers and artists to show off their hand-made products and wares! If this sounds like you or if you have an idea for a stall, read the info sheet on what’s required and apply online!

smART Stall Business workshops

 Join the team from Made on the Left to find out all the do’s and don’t’s about selling your art. Not sure how to turn your art into a sellable product? Need a few tips of putting together the most impressive stall at the markets? How about the inside goss on pricing your product? Get all of your questions answered and meet some of WA’s most successful crafters. Find out more here





Tuesday, March 15

Bicycle Swap Meet

Are you a happy hooker? A keen crocheter? Here is a great opportunity: Granny Funk will be running FREE crochet workshops to funk up your bike! Sounds like fun!


Monday, March 14

16th March Cabin Fever Craft Night - Yarn Tagging




Hey All!

Come to our Craft Night at Pigeonhole's Cabin Fever Wednesday night and learn how to make a yarn tag from Lex AKA Captain Plaknit!

Buy your ticket HERE.

... "Do you want to learn how to basic crochet/knit - just enough skill to make bits of yarny goodness to wrap around the trees and poles of the CBD?


Then come to the craft night at Pigeonhole's Cabin Fever! Your teacher will be Lex of Captain Plaknit fame, so you'll be in friendly competent hands!
Want to learn more about what the heck yarn tagging (and its bigger brother yarn bombing) actually are? Have a peek at the links below;
http://www.flickr.com/groups/yarnbombingukdiy/pool/ http://maskerade.blogsome.com/ http://yarnbombing.com/
See you there! "

xx MOTL

Wednesday, March 9

Melville Sculpture Walk

For those of you interested in the wider arts community, you might want to pop into Kadidjiny Park in Melville throughout March. This year's Sculpture Walk presents 20 sculptures created by community, emerging and professional artists. Opening night is this Friday, 11 March.


PS - Peta and Lex from MOTL are installing a collaborative textile piece!

Tuesday, March 1

KickstART Youth Markets



Propel Youth Arts are looking for young artists and designers to sell their hand-made products and wares at the KickstART Youth Markets. Expressions of interests are now open – apply online now Applications close 21st March 2011. 


ABOUT KICKSTART YOUTH MARKETS
The KickstART Youth Markets is the flagship event for Own It! National Youth Week 2011 in Western Australia. Comprised of market stalls, sculptures, live performances, interactive activities and an art trail, the KickstART Youth Markets is a great opportunity for young people to exhibit their wares to their peers and the general public. The markets themselves will be made up of stalls with young people selling products, as well as information booths by specific youth-focused organisations.


The KickstART Youth Markets will be held on Saturday 2nd April from 10am to 4pm in the Perth Cultural Centre. Large crowds are expected. The KickstART Youth Markets is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government, Youthbeyondblue, Lotterywest, EPRA, C.D Dodd Scrap Metal Recyclers and Propel Youth Arts WA.


REQUIREMENTS
To have a stall at the KickstART Youth Markets:
• You must be aged between 12-25 years of age.
• If you are under 16, you must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
• The goods must either be hand-made (by you or a group of young people) or vintage.
• Successful stall holders must provide a deposit of $30 ($20 for Propel members) which will be returned to them on the day (for further information see Fees).
Please note: Stall holders will be selected to ensure the markets has a variety of products and isn’t inundated by any particular genre of goods.