Ruby Raisin x Outer Island - Local Handmade Christmas | Dulwich Hill, Sydney
Nov
21
to 23 Nov

Ruby Raisin x Outer Island - Local Handmade Christmas | Dulwich Hill, Sydney

A very special Australian handmade Christmas event!

Join us for a lovely little local celebration offering thoughtful, quality gifts, decorations and outfits for the festive season.


Thursday 21 Nov — 10:30am-8pm
Friday 22 Nov — 10:30am-4pm
Saturday 23 Nov — 10:30am-3pm


JOY! Our response to the mainstream mania of Black Friday. It cannot dim our light!

We’d love you to come celebrate all the ways our small, sustainable businesses are so much more special, with pieces that capture the true spirit of Christmas!

Plus champagne, sweet treats and free gift wrapping.

HANDMADE ... not mass produced
QUALITY ... not quantity
TRADITION ... not trends
KEEPSAKES ... not disposability
LOCAL ... not global

Hope you can make it!

Stephanie, Amy & Mia x

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'Summer Disco' Art & Objects - Stanmore, Sydney
Dec
12
to 22 Dec

'Summer Disco' Art & Objects - Stanmore, Sydney

This December, immerse yourself in the undeniable energy of summer in Sydney with Summer Disco: Art & Objects, a captivating new art exhibition at The Corner Gallery in Stanmore featuring eleven Inner West artists and makers exploring sun-soaked days and balmy nights through colourful paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography and more.

Summer Disco: Art & Objects is a celebration of all things summer — from vibrant paintings and sculptural ceramics to intricate jewellery and photography. Featuring works by local Inner West artists, the exhibition offers an eclectic mix of art forms that embody the warmth, colour, and spirit of Sydney’s sunny days.

This Christmas we wanted to celebrate what makes our summer paradise special with one-of-a-kind art and handmade objects.

Opening Night: Thursday 12 Dec, 6-9pm
Gallery Open Daily: 13-22 Dec, 10am-4pm
Late Night: 16-19 Dec, extended hours til 8pm

Where: Corner Gallery | Percival Rd & Myrtle St, Stanmore.

Artists & Makers: Outer Island | Eggpicnic | Trade the Mark | Voluptuary Ceramics | Albatross Ceramics | Jeff McCann | Liz Lau | You Are Brave | Ruby Raisin | Stof Studios | The Bird Photographer | Sovereign Collection

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The Makers and Shakers Market | Rozelle, Sydney
Oct
26
to 27 Oct

The Makers and Shakers Market | Rozelle, Sydney

Save the date! The Makers + Shakers Christmas Gift Market is on at the White Bay Cruise Terminal! 

Come and visit my stall at this stunning location and celebrate all things Australian Made! The Makers + Shakers has 130+ stalls of handmade including homewares, fashion + tasty food and drinks. 

Saturday 26 + Sunday 27 October 2024
White Bay Cruise Terminal
2041 James Craig Rd, Rozelle
Entry: $5, kids free (+ free parking)

This event is an official partner of the Australian Made Campaign.

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'SPARK' Bird Week Exhibition - Stanmore, Sydney
Oct
10
to 27 Oct

'SPARK' Bird Week Exhibition - Stanmore, Sydney

An exhibition supporting BirdLife Australia

This exhibition is held in conjunction with National Bird Week, an event by Birdlife Australia to inspire Australians to become involved in bird conservation.

20% of sales are donated to BirdLife Australia. So far we have donated $20,409

​Founded by Angela in 2014 with solo exhibitions, now a group exhibition from 2018. Curated by Angela alongside other artists.


‘SPARK’ How one bird can change everything

Is there a bird you accidentally noticed or unexpectedly encountered or one that made your heart skip a beat & fall in love with?

The One that ignited your birding passion or made you appreciate your local feathered friends.

If so, this is your “Spark bird” a term used by birders to describe that first bird that got them seriously interested in birding.

This exhibition is very personal, it not only celebrates favourite birds, we will be sharing stories from our hearts about the flighty friends we first noticed that got us a little obsessed!

Artists:
Angela Robertson-Buchanan / Photographer
Eggpicnic / Designers
Outer Island / Artist Stephanie Chambers
Nichola Bryan / Upcycle Artist

20% of sales will be donated to BirdLife Australia, exhibition runs alongside National Bird Week, an initiative to get more Australian’s interested in birds. Learn more: https://aussiebirdcount.org.au

Exhibition dates:
Thursday 10th October - Sunday 27th October
Official Opening Night - Friday 11th, 6-8pm

Hours:
Thursday/Friday 12-5pm
Saturday/Sunday 10-4pm

Where:
The Corner Gallery,
Percival Rd & Myrtle St, Stanmore (Sydney)


Check out our latest reels on Instagram and see Stephanie bring these paintings to life


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Paint Your Own Fungi Workshop
Jun
1
11:00 am11:00

Paint Your Own Fungi Workshop

Paint with Stephanie at Makers & Shakers Market

Paint your very own Psychedelic Mushroom! This workshop is all about good vibes, having fun and getting creative! We'll play with colour as we learn different colour theory techniques to create your own psychedelic shroom table top. You'll paint your own fungi to take home using colour in ways you never imagined. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

To book and for more event details, click here.

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Imperfectly Perfect | Seconds & Sample Sale
Mar
23
10:00 am10:00

Imperfectly Perfect | Seconds & Sample Sale

Imperfectly Perfect is back! Join us for a one-day seconds sale of ceramics, slow fashion, jewellery and art by incredible Australian makers and artists.

Find us at the Marrickville Pavillion (attached to the Marrickville Library, free entry)

Did you know artists and makers often have slightly imperfect work and samples? We're joining forces with incredible makers to offer a one day only seconds event.

Birthday gift for a friend? Check. Early Mother's Day gift? Check again. How about just getting something nice for yourself? Better yet, samples and seconds going to a new home is the sustainable option.

MAKERS: Outer Island, Trade the Mark, Ruby Raisin, Eggpicnic, Jeff McCann, Sovereign Collection, The Bird Photog, Studio Flos and You Are Brave

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Make-It Market | Marrickville
Dec
17
10:00 am10:00

Make-It Market | Marrickville

Organised by local artists, this event held at an iconic Inner West Town Hall will be filled with just under 50 makers and designers for one day only to share their work to the public. Set the weekend before Christmas, this event will be the perfect market to fulfill the wish lists of loved ones. Make-it Market strives to support upcoming local designers and brands, on the day there will be an Emerging Designer section to promote these exciting creative new ventures.

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Handmade Canberra Market / EPIC, Canberra
Oct
28
to 29 Oct

Handmade Canberra Market / EPIC, Canberra

Find us at Exhibition Park in Canberra on the 28th & 29th of October to discover and shop from 250+ small Australian businesses. Come along to meet the maker, find unique Australian-made items and discover loads of tasty treats. Plus we've got lots of exciting new goodies that we can’t wait to share with you!


Dates: October 28 & 29
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Exhibition Park in Canberra
Entry to the market is free!!!

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Bird Week Exhibition 'From The Ground Up' / Stanmore, Sydeny
Oct
19
to 5 Nov

Bird Week Exhibition 'From The Ground Up' / Stanmore, Sydeny

An exhibition supporting BirdLife Australia —

 

This exhibition is held in in conjunction with National Bird Week (October), an event by Birdlife Australia to inspire Australians to become involved in bird conservation. 20% of  exhibition sales are always donated to BirdLife Australia

Founded and curated by Angela Robertson-Buchanan with various artists.​

More details to come soon, but in the meantime visit: https://www.birdweekaustralia.com/

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The Big Design Market / Eveleigh, Sydney
Oct
13
to 15 Oct

The Big Design Market / Eveleigh, Sydney

We’re thrilled to announce that The Big Design Market will move to the Carriageworks this year, marking a brand new iteration of your favourite shopping event. From 13-15 October 2023, this incredible space will be transformed with over 200 exceptional exhibitors including many exciting newcomers as well as designers from New Zealand. Expect a fresh lineup of boutique homewares, hand-made ceramics, limited-edition art prints, Australian-made fashion, unique jewellery, stationery and much more. Plus for the first time ever, there’ll be a fashion parade showcasing gorgeous pieces from our apparel brands which you definitely won’t want to miss!

WHEN:
Friday 13 Oct, 11am–8pm
Saturday 14 Oct, 10am–6pm
Sunday 15 Oct, 10am–5pm

WHERE:
Carriageworks, Eveleigh 

ENTRY:
Adults $6 / Kids 12 years and under are FREE :)

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Makers + Shakers / Rozelle, Sydney
Sept
16
to 17 Sept

Makers + Shakers / Rozelle, Sydney

  • White Bay Terminal (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This is one of our most beloved markets and can’t wait to be back at Makers and Shakers this September!

This market features a curated lineup of 120+ handmade stalls including homewares, slow fashion + tasty food and drinks.

WHEN: Saturday 16 + Sunday 17 September 2023 / 10am-4pm (each day)

WHERE: White Bay Cruise Terminal, Rozelle

ENTRY: $5, kids $2 (+ free parking)

This event is an official partner of the Australia Made Campaign

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Imperfectly Perfect - Marrickville Seconds Sale
Aug
19
10:00 am10:00

Imperfectly Perfect - Marrickville Seconds Sale

  • Marrickville Library Pavillion (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Imperfectly Perfect is back! Join us for a one-day seconds sale of ceramics, textiles, jewellery and art by incredible Australian makers:

Outer Island / Albatross / Liz Lau / Trade the Mark / Voluptuary / You Are Brave / Jeff McCann / Fiona Roderick / Egg Picnic

Let us know if you can attend, head to our Facebook event page, click here.


Did you know artists and makers often have slightly imperfect work and samples? We're joining forces with incredible makers to offer a one day only seconds event.

Birthday gift for a friend? Check. Early Christmas shopping? Check again. How about just getting something nice for yourself? Better yet, samples and seconds going to a new home is the sustainable option. Hope to see you there!


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SBC Autumn Walk - Randwick Environment Park
Apr
22
9:00 am09:00

SBC Autumn Walk - Randwick Environment Park

Sydney Bird Club MEET-UP | Autumn Walk

Our Autumn walk is now fully booked. If you would like to join us next time visit sydneybirdclub.com and sign-up to our newsletter to get first dibs on future walks and the latest SBC news.


About Sydney Bird Club:

Not only do we paint birds, we also love to bird-watch! Here comes our sister business SYDNEY BIRD CLUB. SBC was founded to help people discover the magical world of Australian birds. With a Sydney-centric focus, we take casual bird-watchers through the steps to become full blown twitchers with plenty of stops along the way for a pint. Why look at the world any other way than through a pair of binoculars?


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Queer Mart: A Darlo Makers Market
Feb
26
10:00 am10:00

Queer Mart: A Darlo Makers Market

We’re so chuffed to celebrate Sydney World Pride at the Australian Design Centre, curated by the wonderful Nikita Majajas and Jeff McCann.

Think unique handmade offerings from 18 incredible makers. Artists include; ADHOC, Amy Blue Illustration, Baggesbruk, ebo ceramics, Gaypool at Claypool, Harlem Starlet, Hello Little Cowboy, Luke George, Mami Watta Collections, Outer Island, Sovereign Collection, Studio A, The Sharpe One, The Underground, Tinka & Co, Tochi Creative and Trade the Mark.

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SBC Summer Walk - Sydney Park (Twilight Edition)
Feb
24
6:00 pm18:00

SBC Summer Walk - Sydney Park (Twilight Edition)

SBC TWILIGHT MEET-UP | Friday 24 February at Sydney Park, 6PM-7:30PM

What better time of year to take a stroll than just before sunset in nature’s ‘golden hour’ during Summer and what better place to go than one of our favourite local spots in Sydney! We’ll stroll through Sydney Park exploring ponds and working from our checklist to discover what feathered friends live in this beautiful park. 

Meet-up location will be confirmed via email.

If you ‘re booking the event for a friend or partner, make sure to select the correct number before adding to cart/checkout (limited spots available). We will be organising another walk in late April so don’t worry if you miss out, just fill in the form below and we’ll give you first dibs to sign-up to our autumn walk.

We’ll provide a fun bird checklist on the day, but recommend bringing water, a hat and binoculars if you have a pair. Due to Covid we will not be sharing binoculars.

Birds we mighhhtttt see: Royal Spoonbill, Pelican, Reed Warbler, Black Swan, Dusky Moorhen, Purple Swamphen, White-faced Heron, Willie-wagtail, Crested Pigeon, Magpie Lark, Australasian Grebe, Galah, Buff-banded Rail and more :)

This walk is recommended for beginners or anyone who wants to have fun! Sydney Bird Club was founded by Stephanie Chambers and Amy Ranck — Our walks are free and are a way for us to share our love for birds and the beautiful city we live in. Good vibes only!

Note: If it is raining the event will be moved to a new date or it will be cancelled. We will be in touch with any updates via email.


About Sydney Bird Club:

Not only do we paint birds, we also love to bird-watch! Here comes our sister business SYDNEY BIRD CLUB. SBC was founded to help people discover the magical world of Australian birds. With a Sydney-centric focus, we take casual bird-watchers through the steps to become full blown twitchers with plenty of stops along the way for a pint. Why look at the world any other way than through a pair of binoculars?


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Bottle & Brush: Paint With Us At The Royal Botanic Gardens
Feb
16
5:00 pm17:00

Bottle & Brush: Paint With Us At The Royal Botanic Gardens

Celebrate the arrival of Sydney WorldPride with a wine glass in one hand and a paint brush in the other! Sip some wine, laugh with friends, and create your very own Pride-themed masterpiece in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. We will guide you step-by-step in creating a dazzling painting to take home at the end of the day. Perfect for an afternoon out with friends or the first step toward learning to paint in a fun, relaxed environment.

  • $90 ($80 Foundation & Friends Members)

  • Thursday 16 February 5 pm - 7 pm

  • Rose Garden & Pavilion
    The Royal Botanic Garden
    Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney

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The Big Design Market, Melbourne
Dec
2
to 4 Dec

The Big Design Market, Melbourne

  • The Royal Exhibition Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Friday 2 Dec, 10am–9pm
Saturday 3 Dec, 10am–6pm
Sunday 4 Dec, 10am–5pm

ADMISSION:
Adults: $5
Kids (12 and under): Free

The Big Design Market will return to the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton on 2-4 December 2022 with over 200 exciting exhibitors selling designer homewares, hand-made ceramics, limited-edition art prints, Australian-made fashion, unique jewellery, stationery and much more!

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ADC Makers Market - Darlinghurst, Sydney
Oct
15
10:00 am10:00

ADC Makers Market - Darlinghurst, Sydney

Australian Design Centre presents a curated Makers Market on Palmer Street. Featuring jewellery, ceramics, textiles, fashion and homewares, soak up the Sydney Craft Week buzz, meet local makers and browse stalls filled with their wares.

We will have our hand-painted ornaments, Christmas cards and our linen tea towels fully stocked for this one day market. Plus we will have special bundles just for you!

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Bird Week  - An exhibition supporting BirdLife Australia
Oct
13
to 30 Oct

Bird Week - An exhibition supporting BirdLife Australia

We are beyond thrilled to be participating in ‘Change,’ the incredible Bird Week Exhibition exploring the plight of our vulnerable bird life. We’ll be exhibiting a brand new original artwork of a Lyrebird created to reimagine these ancient creatures amongst the lush greens of their habitat after 40% of their distribution was impacted by the mega-fires of 2019-20.


Opening night Friday 14 October 6-8PM


DATES: Thursday 13 October - Sunday 30 October
WHERE: The Corner Gallery, Percival & Myrtle, Stanmore
HOURS: Thurs/Fri 12-5PM, Sat/Sun 10-4PM

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Bush Journaling / Sydney Craft Week - Centennial Park, Sydney
Oct
8
9:30 am09:30

Bush Journaling / Sydney Craft Week - Centennial Park, Sydney

Join us in taking inspiration directly from nature this spring exploring the colours, shapes and textures of Sydney’s Centennial Park.

Connect with nature during this meditative morning outdoors observing, drawing, note-taking and ethically sourcing nature to create a visual diary of your experience that morning. Design fundamentals will be discussed including next steps for you to turn your visual diary into a painting, object or anything else you can imagine!

Bring a sketchbook or journal and a picnic blanket or chair to sit in and we will provide the rest in this fun, relaxed and sustainable workshop outdoors. Weather permitting, please note rain date in case of inclement weather.

Workshop $19 ea.

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The Big Design Market, Sydney
Sept
9
to 11 Sept

The Big Design Market, Sydney

  • The Cutaway at Barangaroo Reserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mark your calendars, The Big Design Market Sydney is Back!

The Big Design Market is a wonderland for shoppers, with thousands of distinctive, exclusive goods for sale. For those who place value on ethical production, sustainability, quality, originality and good design, this is a shopping event not to be missed.

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The Coal Loader Artisans Market - Waverton, Sydney
Sept
4
9:00 am09:00

The Coal Loader Artisans Market - Waverton, Sydney

This sustainable and unique market offers you an opportunity to purchase original and creative handmade products directly from emerging and contemporary designers, artists and makers, while enjoying the atmosphere of the beautiful and historic site.

Stalls display and sell art, ceramics, sculpture, basketry, eco products, fashion, jewellery, accessories, wool creations, textiles, food, children's design and much more.

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Paint and Wine Fleurs de Villes - The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Aug
26
6:00 pm18:00

Paint and Wine Fleurs de Villes - The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney

Join us for a fun evening painting colourful flowers while drinking champagne in the Botanic Gardens.

This August we are so excited to be teaching two workshops amongst the must-see FEMMES fresh flower show curated by Fleurs de Ville with the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney.

With a glass of champagne in one hand and a paintbrush in the other you'll create your very own masterpiece of the ultra rare pink flannel flowers. Perfect to do with friends, co-workers or just some time for you to paint in a supportive and relaxing environment! Suitable for any level and all materials provided.

Sat 20 August / Fri 26 August
6pm - 9pm

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Paint and Wine Fleurs de Villes - The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Aug
20
6:00 pm18:00

Paint and Wine Fleurs de Villes - The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney

  • The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a fun evening painting colourful flowers while drinking champagne in the Botanic Gardens.

This August we are so excited to be teaching two workshops amongst the must-see FEMMES fresh flower show curated by Fleurs de Ville with the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney.

With a glass of champagne in one hand and a paintbrush in the other you'll create your very own masterpiece of the ultra rare pink flannel flowers. Perfect to do with friends, co-workers or just some time for you to paint in a supportive and relaxing environment! Suitable for any level and all materials provided.

Sat 20 August / Fri 26 August
6pm - 9pm

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