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!

Thursday, January 2

Mind Your Arts Summer workshops


Get the creative juices flowing this summer with the new season of Mind Your Arts workshops in the City of Stirling.



Mark Making with Gouache presented by Pauline White

Explore this versatile medium and use it alone or with watercolour or inks or acrylic. Whether you prefer abstract or figurative painting this delightful medium will seduce you.  Learn how to use the properties of any medium to your advantage and how to make the brush do most of the work.  Find a more effective use of colour. Practice how to paint glass in a convincing way. All materials supplied. Only high quality paint is used.

Date: Sunday 19 January 2014
Time: 10am - 3.00pm
Venue: Henderson Environment Centre, Groat Street, North Beach
Cost: $25

All materials and light refreshments will be provided – if you would like something more substantial please bring your own lunch.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. To reserve your place visit: http://gouache.eventbrite.com.au




Dr Sketchy's Anti Art Class (Life drawing with a twist)

Dr Sketchy’s is the Art Class your mum doesn’t want you going to!  Life modelling by stunning Burlesque queens and circus performers. The most beautiful and bizarre come out for the purpose of furthering your art work.  Bring along your sketchpad and whatever medium you fancy. Easels are welcome up the back and bring a drop sheet if you intend on doing some flamboyant paint work.

Games, prizes, drinking and saucy performances. Life drawing just got a whole lot more interesting!

Date: Monday 3 February 2014
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Sunset Veranda Pop Up Space, Scarborough Beach Reserve, The Esplanade, Scarborough
Cost: $19

Places are limited and bookings are essential. To reserve your place visit: https://drsketchyantiartclass.eventbrite.com.au



Introduction to Origami presented by Sanny Ang

Join origami master Sanny Ang as he guides you through the basics of origami.
Using a series of folds and origami techniques, participants will learn how to transform a simple square of paper into beautiful origami figures and decorations.
An interactive lesson for adults.

Date: Saturday, 8 March 2014
Time: 10am - 2pm
Venue: Mount Flora Regional Museum, Elvire Street, Watermans Bay
Cost: $25

All materials and light refreshments will be provided – if you would like something more substantial please bring your own lunch.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. To reserve your place visit: http://introtoorigami.eventbrite.com.au

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