Made On The Left: July 2012

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!

Saturday, July 28

Market day!

Come down to the State Theatre Centre of WA (corner Roe St & William St, Northbridge) Sunday 29th July, 10am - 4pm. 66 amazing Western Australian designers plus entertainment. It's going to be a great day!

Algerika Design & Illustration

Anna Hadwin Crochet Toys

A story of

Beau Est Mien

Because I am a Girl

BHO

Butterbomb

Buttonologie

caldi

charlie and james

Cristobel

Debbie Kelly Millinery

diddums designs

Dizzy Daisy

Dreamskin Minerals

Eden Dreams

eeva margita

Ella & Lily

empire of delight

Enid Twiglet

Fluid Ink

Genevieve

Granny Funk Crochet

Jezenya

Joallie Petit

Joila Designs

L'Amour des lapins

Little Cloud Factory

Little L

Little Mo and Friends

Martha and Lilly

Micalu Tangled Fork Designs

Major Mitchell Designs

Mollydag Made

MollyDotBook

Monster & Robot Industries

moss & twigg

Natasha Muhl

Neddynibbles

Novella-Ria

Osmosis

Paper Plane

Plumfish

Pop Goes the Weasel

Poppy & Bea

Potter Gold Pty Ltd

Psyn

Quirkybitz

Raffaella Basini Creations

Samantha Hughes Designs

Sarmarie Designs

Shaggy Mafia

Simonette

Small Things

Starling Bath Body Home

stepmum's

Susan Moss Art and Photography

Sylvia Shrewsbury/Mathew Dickson

swalrus productions

Swoon Jewels

Tall Rabbit

Tea Party at Lucy's

Vintage Inspired Jewellery

violetclothing

White Square

Yuniko Studio

Friday, July 27

Great Market Stall Design

I was lucky enough to be in Melbourne for the recent Markit @ Fed Square and was astounded at the amazing and creative stall displays (not to mention the wonderful products)! Here are some of the best.
Note the use of colour, unusual and unique props, custom built displays, having height in the display, simplicity of materials, and most importantly having a stall design that works with your products.

The Gently Unfurling Sneak

Write to me stationery

Twisted Terrariums

Tuesday, July 10

Market tips

There are some great tips for preparing for markets on the internet and here a few we thought might be useful:

Top Five: Market Tips from so little time

Top 10 Tips: Market Stalls from Finders Keepers

Tips for Market Stall Holders from Handmade Canberra

Selling at markets: some tips and advice from The Square: Bendigo's Handmade Market

Six useful tips from Craft Blog

A Market Organiser’s insider tips on a successful market stall! from The Market Roll

Top 10 tips - Visual merchandising for your market stall from Dance in my Garden

Lessons learned from my first market from Emmaline

The Contemporary Handmade Alliance's Market Week series:
Goals and Expectations
Visual Merchandising

Market Checklist
Top Tips with seller Sweet William
Top Tips with seller Rabbit & the Duck

And some tips from our very own Made on the Left team:
What to bring to your craft fair
Market Guide - Stock Levels
Craft fair etiquette for stall holders
So You've never had a Stall Before - Monday Hint

What are your top market tips?

Monday, July 9

Canning Bridge Arts Markets

Canning Bridge Arts Markets are held on the first Sunday of every month 9 am to 2 pm at Kishorn Road between Moreau Mews and First Avenue in Applecross. The next market is on Sunday 5th August and will feature musical performances, singers, actors, strolling minstrels, bush poets, as well as Australian-made art-and-craft stalls selling locally designed jewelry, sculpture, furniture, housewares, pet supplies and decoration.

For more information and stallholder applications, see the website http://www.canningbridgemarkets.org.au/

Friday, July 6

Paperhouses Exhibition

Designer and Made on the Left stallholder Magali Dincher is having an exhibition of new 3D Limited Edition Collagraphs and Linocuts prints and you are all invited!

PAPERHOUSES
21 July - 29 July 10am - 3pm 
Opening night Fri 20th July 6pm – 8.30pm
Earlywork Gallery - 330 South Terrace, South Fremantle

For more info, visit www.beauestmien.com.au
RSVP on the Facebook Page  
Contact: info@beauestmien.com.au

Wednesday, July 4

Call for artists

All WA artists are invited to participate in this year's WA Visual Art Expo on 21st October at Winthrop & Hackett Halls and surrounding gardens, UWA. It is a great opportunity for artists to get direct feedback from the public on your work; network with art industry professionals i.e. gallery representatives, framers, art supply outlets as well as other artists; be exposed to different techniques, framing methods and workshops.

If you are willing to demonstrate your art on the day, let the organisers know so they can place you in a visible location. You will also be mentioned in all future promotions for the Expo - a great boost and marketing tool for the exhibiting artist!

Places are limited so submit your applications ASAP. Go to http://www.fabartevents.com.au/application-form.html for the application form. Stall costs start at $180.