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!

Friday, March 16

Screenprinting Workshops



Are you interested in screenprinting? Here are a few workshops you might like to try:


Screenprinting - T-Shirts and clothing
This 2 day course is an introduction to the photographic emulsion and hand cut techniques. You will learn how to tackle your design ideas and transfer them using the screenprinting process onto t-shirts or any suitable piece of clothing or fabric you like!

    Where: Central Institute of Technology (formerly Tafe), Northbridge
    Days: Saturday 24th & 31st March
    Times: 9.30am to 4.00pm
    Fee: $245
For further information, email enquiry.art@central.wa.edu.au or phone 94271127 or 94271905.




Printmaking Workshops with French printmaker Magali Dincher
Screen Printing for Adults
Learn how to create and cut stencils, use screen printing tools and ink and transfer your designs on tee shirts, tea towels, tablecloths etc. with French printmaker Magali Dincher. On completion of this course you will be able to continue to print at home. Beginners welcome.
    Date: Saturday March 17 2012
    Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
    Cost: $20
    Venue: Henderson Environment Centre - Star Swamp Reserve Groat Street, North Beach

Places are limited and registration is essential. To register, please phone 9345 8555.

Mosman Park EcoFair call out for stallholders


If your products are eco conscious and suitable for sustainable living e.g. vintage clothing, fair trade goods, eco bodycare, organic food, organic vegetable seedlings, eco kids wear, electric bikes, etc then contact ecofairstlukes@gmail.com to find out about having a stall at this year's EcoFair at St Luke's in Mosman Park on Saturday 5th May, 2012.