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!

Showing posts with label handmade market. Show all posts
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Friday, April 14

KickstART market best stall winner!


Congratulations to Harriet Perryer for winning best stall at the 2017 KickstART Markets presented by Propel YouthArts! Her stall, sca.har. was judged the best from around 60 stalls on the day. Sca.har.’s range includes wrapping paper, jewellery, cards and paper goods using her artwork which is inspired by Australian native flora. Harriet even made the display items herself (with some help from her dad). The simple yet effective branding, combined with the cohesive display and range of products, impressed the judges. Well done Harriet and we look forward to seeing you at the next Made on the Left market!




Sunday, December 4

Made on the Left Christmas market


It's that time of the year! Time for the Made on the Left Christmas market! This year it will be in the Perth Cultural Centre from 10 - 5 on Sat 17th & Sun 18th December. We are carefully selecting a group of talented local stallholders who will be presenting lots of wonderful locally made goods, just in time for Christmas.
If you are interested in having a stall, please apply here.
Thanks to Lisa Pensabene of Handmaiden for the artwork. You will be able to find her and her ceramic work at the market on the Sunday.

Wednesday, July 6

Winter market stallholders

Our winter market is on this Sunday, from 10 - 4 at the Perth Concert Hall, 5 St Georges Tce, Perth.
We are excited to present the following stallholders:


Ahimsa Skincare
Annie and Sam
Ashleigh Perrella
As You Wish Ceramics
Bare Botanics
bash&co
Belinda Joynes Art
Bella Zailea
bennys bites
bigbamboo
Blank Canvas Gifts
Blue Banksia Jewellery
Boonadoo
Bottles of Love Terrariums
Bron's Ceramics
by Helga
Caspa Creations
Cellardoor Creations
Charlie and James
Cirkus Charm
Claire Townsend Designs
Clay and Clasp
Copper + Twine
Daniel(ink.)
Dereborn Leather Studio
Dreamskin Minerals
French Attic Design
Galaxia Metal
Games To Go
Ganeko
Gift Bowbows
Handmaiden
hello Mumma Bear
Jacquie Hughes
lark & owl
LeFi Designs
Little Bit Design
Little L Cross Stitch
Little Sparrow Designs
Lush Baubles
m3 idea
Made 4 You
McKenzies Loungewear
Monzie Mu
Nekozoo
NP creative
pompomkids.co
Pure Luxe Candle Co
Rags to Rugs
Rennie Langham Art
Ruby Lights
Ruth Casey Designs
Sad Jane
Sakura Accessories
saritaslaterphotography
ScienceStitch
Sponthanaeity
Weird Wired Jewellery
Wilai Be Younique
Windermere Designs
Salty Weaves
Tall Rabbit
the bunny
Urban Hue
Utopia Handmade


(Clockwise from top left: m3 idea, Blue Banksia Jewellery, Monolith, Galaxia Metal) 
(Clockwise from top left: Clay and Clasp, Copper + Twine, Jacquie Hughes, IdaBee)
(Clockwise from top left: Belinda Joynes Art, Ganeko, Ruby Lights, Bron's Ceramics)
(Clockwise from top left: Tall Rabbit, Sakura Accessories, Pure Luxe Candle Co, Bare Botanics)
(Clockwise from top left: pompomkids.co, Daniel(ink.), Little Bit Design, bash&co) 
(Clockwise from top left: Annie and Sam, Dereborn Leather Studio, Cirkus Charm, Bella Zailea)
(Clockwise from top left: Ashleigh Perrella, Claire Townsend Designs,
Urban Hue, Bottles of Love Terrariums)
(Clockwise from top left: Ahimsa Skincare, Cellardoor Creations, Handmaiden, lark & owl)
(Clockwise from top left: Blank Canvas Gifts, Utopia Handmade, Salty Weaves, Games To Go)
(Clockwise from top left: Lush Baubles, Monzie Mu, Weird Wired Jewellery, Sad Jane)
(Clockwise from top left: ScienceStitch, the bunny, French Attic Design, Nekozoo)
(Clockwise from top left: Little Sparrow Designs, Hello Mumma Bear, Charlie and James, Boonadoo)

Saturday, June 18

Made on the Left poster artist

We are pleased to reveal the poster design for our upcoming Winter market! Thank you to Ashleigh Perrella for the beautiful artwork. Visit her website www.ashleighperrella.com for more!


Wednesday, December 16

Perth Makers Market


Perth Makers Market is a new market south of the river that is having its launch market on Sunday 7th February 2016. Its home will be at Heathcote Cultural Precinct in Applecross. It will be running as a bi-monthly market, on the first Sunday of the month. The market's opening hours will be from 9:30am – 3:30pm.
The goal of Perth Makers Market is to provide a platform for the talented, high quality handmade crafters that call Perth their home in a family focussed, friendly location. With strong ties to the community and a focus on giving back, Perth Makers Market is unique.
Applications are open until the 20th of December so get in quick! 
To learn more or to apply please head over to their website: www.perthmakersmarket.com.au or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/perthmakersmarket

Tuesday, November 17

Made on the Left Christmas Markets

On this weekend! A great way to get all your Christmas shopping done in one place and support local creatives. Everything is made in WA and sold to you by the maker.


Tuesday, October 13

Made on the Left Christmas markets poster!


We are pleased to present the poster design for our Christmas markets! It is by the talented Laurie Melia and shows a pink haired girl surrounded by Christmas lights and a succulent wreath. Laurie describes it as, “fun, quirky and colourful” which fits the vibe of the market. Thank you Laurie, we love it!  

The Perth City Christmas Markets are presented with the City of Perth on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November in Forrest Place from 10 - 5:30 each day. There will be over 50 stallholders each day and we hope to see you there!

Tuesday, October 6

Etsy: Made Local applications open


Following the success of last year’s ‘Something Different’ in Leederville, the ETSY WA Street Team is excited to announce ETSY: MADE LOCAL in a location with a difference.

WHAT IS THE EVENT?
ETSY: MADE LOCAL is a “nationwide, Etsy-supported Christmas market on November 28… [which] celebrates the crafter, collectors and artisans in local communities across the country. From coast to cost, these community building events will be run by local Etsy Teams and participating sellers.” – Etsy Australia.

ETSY: MADE LOCAL (Something Different in Northbridge)
28 November 2015
10am – 4pm
State Theatre Centre of WA Courtyard. 

This event is presented by ETSY Australia and run by volunteers of the ETSY WA Street Team. The event will feature around fifty individual artists and makers, all selling their own products.

To apply to be a stallholder head here: http://goo.gl/forms/5kkdhiKvT2

An ETSY jury will select stallholders based on application merit. Categories of sellers may include: Fine art, home décor, stationery, jewellery, ceramics, furniture, clothing, vintage, children's or infant's products, beauty, fashion and accessories, packaged food products, plants & garden ware. All products will be designed, created and produced in Western Australia.

THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:
♦ Attendees! Please share the event, tell your friends, make sure you come along and support handmade in Western Australia
♦ Sellers... purveyors of beautiful and unusual, high quality goods that are hand made in Australia
♦ Others that want to be involved… People who wish to promote or cover the event, people who wish to volunteer in the lead up to the event, musicians who might wish to provide some musical entertainment… People who have talents that can assist in ways that we haven’t even considered yet!
Please, get in touch!

Kate Stevens – WA Etsy Team Captain (mobile 0404 722 046)
Davina Farinola – WA Etsy Team Leader (mobile 0408 936 031)
ESTY WA Street Team

email: streetteamwa@gmail.com
website: www.wastreetteam.weebly.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/wastreetteam

meet | join | chat with the team:
https://www.etsy.com/au/teams/11638/western-australia-street-team

shop | browse | follow the work of the team:
www.etsy.com/pages/wastreetteam
#etsymadelocal #etsy #etsyau

Sunday, August 16

Made on the Left Christmas market applications open!


Applications for our Christmas market are now open!

The market will be on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November from 10am - 5.30pm and 10am - 5pm in Forrest Place, Perth. Stalls are 3x3m space with marquees provided. Stall cost is $250 per day, or $470 for both and there is an option to apply for either one or both days.  We are only accepting applications from Western Australian handmade designers! Please make sure you have read the FAQ before submitting your application. Complete the online application form here to apply. Thank you!

Sunday, July 12

Name our mascots!


Name our market mascots and win! Our kingfisher friends need a name. If you come up with our favourite names, you will win a print of the poster artwork by Sally Ridge Illustration. We'll be taking entries here on the blog, on our Facebook page and on Instagram (@madeontheleft). Please get your suggestions in by Wednesday 22nd July, 2015. We look forward to hearing your name choices!

Tuesday, May 12

Poster reveal for next market!

We are pleased and excited to reveal the artwork for the next Made on the Left market by the talented Sally Ridge Illustration.



Sally says, "For me, the loveliest part of Made on The Left is arriving home with a treasure or two in tow. I put on the kettle and enjoy a sweet treat from a Made On The Left seller and finding a home for my newly acquired goodies. The feeling of bringing a treasure home to the nest was my inspiration for the poster design.

I chose Sacred Kingfishers because they are such beautiful, native WA birds – my husband and I often see them in our garden. The composition is a bit of a nod to Audubon’s ‘Carolina Parakeet’ – he is my favourite artist and an Ornithologist who had such an astounding knack for capturing the beauty of birds.

You might also notice some wonderful work in the birds’ nest from some of my favourite retailers and market buddies Enid Twiglet, Little Sketchy and Charlie and James too!"

Thanks, Sally! We hope everyone likes it as much as we do.

If you'd like to apply for this market, we will be opening applications soon, so keep an eye out here and on our Facebook page.

Tuesday, March 3

Stretch Arts Festival Art Markets


An opportunity exists for designers, craftspeople, and gourmets to exhibit and sell their products during the Stretch Arts Festival in Festival Square, presented by Act-Belong-Commit.

Date: Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May 2015
Where: Festival Square, Ormsby Tce, Mandurah (near the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre and Reading Cinemas)
Event Duration: 10.00am - 4.00pm, setup will be allocated between 7.30am - 9.30am
Site: 3m x 3m space
Cost:  $90 1 day
         $150 both days
         $135 both days, if you are a resident within the ‘6210’ area

Important Details:
• There are 15 sites available only, so get your application forms in.
• Stallholders must exhibit for the full day.
• Products must be handmade by the stallholder.
• Stallholders who value-add to a product must provide significant creative input into the final product.
• If you wish to share a stall each applicant must complete an application form.
• You are required to provide your own marquee/shade.
• You are required to have your own public liability insurance and provide evidence.

Completed application form to be returned by Friday, 13 March 2015.
If you would like further information or to submit your application form email Heather-Jayne Battye at harperandmonroe@gmail.com

Thursday, November 20

Made on the Left Saturday stallholders



Major Mitchell Designs   |   Matoirs   |   Mel K Designs   |   Moonlight Harvest   |   Novella-Ria   
 NovelTea Vintage   |   One Happy Leaf   |   pleatsandtreats   |   Quirky But Lovable   
Spool Couture   |   Sugar Plum Tree   |   sweet salvaged designs   |   Tall Rabbit, Rebecca Antos
Tangled Fork Designs   |   Tankateo   |   the bunny   |   The Wooden Spoon


We are excited to present all of these stallholders at the Made on the Left market on 

Saturday 22nd November, 10am - 4pm, Forrest Place, Perth.

To see Sunday stallholders, click here.

Made on the Left Sunday stallholders





 Harper + Monroe K Gets Organised  |  MISCII  |  Kasumi Beauty  |   Kit&  
 Little Alannah May  |  Little Arthouse and Odessa Designs  |  Little Greenscapes  
 Lulu Tissu  |  Made 4 You  |  Marina's Ambrosia  |  Montage Collective  |  Monzie Mu  
 Moody Mary  |  Moonlight Harvest  |  One Happy Leaf  |  Pebble  |  Pip & Printer  
 Sugar Plum Tree  |  Tangled Fork   | Tankateo  |  the bunny  |  The GiftBOOtique  
The Wooden Spoon  |  TRAM  | WA Street Team  |  Windermere Designs  |  Yellow Tree Store


We are excited to present all of these stallholders at the Made on the Left market on Sunday 23rd November, 10am - 4pm, Forrest Place, Perth.
To see, Saturday's stallholders, click here.

Tuesday, October 21

Made on the Left Christmas market


We are pleased to present the artwork for our 2014 Christmas market!
It is by Rebecca Antos and we hope you like it as much as we do :)

Thursday, September 25

Made on the Left Christmas market applications open now!


The time has come to put in your application for our Christmas market! We are working with the City of Perth to bring you a 2 day market extravaganza! The market will be on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November from 10am - 4pm in Forrest Place and you can apply for one or two days. For your chance to be part of our next market, apply here and please make sure to read the FAQ before submitting your application.

Market details
When: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November, 10am - 4pm
Where: Forrest Place, Perth.
Stall space: 3x3m stall space with marquees provided.
Cost: $200 per day.

Applications close midnight Thursday 2nd October so don't miss out!

Friday, July 25

Market day!


Come along to the State Theatre Centre (corner of William & Roe Streets, Northbridge) to find truly unique jewellery, artworks, ceramics, clothing, toys, homewares, stationery, bags, body products, accessories and lots more! All items are made in WA and sold to you by the maker. The market is on Sunday 27th July from 10 am - 4 pm. 

Please note: some stallholders have credit card/eftpos facilities but to make sure you don't miss out on any one-of-a-kind finds, remember to bring cash. 

Made on the Left stallholders - FOR HIM

This week, we are taking a look at the stallholders for the July 27 Made on the Left market. Today, we have a special selection FOR HIM.




  1. Major Mitchell Designs 
  2. Little Hell 
  3. When Adam Met Eve 
  4. Bloomers Gifts
  5. MISCII 
  6. Shopgirl in Print 
  7. Paperplane
  8. Tristan Coleman
  9. Soft Constructions