handmadehobart

2010-06-10T15:39:00.000-07:00

Dear All,

It’s been a tough few days here at the handmadehobart camp, and it’s
with much regret that we need to inform you that handmadehobart is no
longer in operation. We found out on Wednesday morning that due to a
change in policy, the school’s insurance will no longer cover us for
public liability, something which we obviously cannot operate without.

We have spent the past few days exploring our options and waiting for
a ‘lightblub moment’ to solve this problem, which sadly just hasn’t
arrived. The truth is that we just can’t afford to pay for public
liability insurance and remain true to our not-for-profit ideals
without raising our stall holder fees considerably, nor do we think
it fair to ask our stall holders to provide their own insurance, hence

the decision to cease operation. It hasn’t been an easy decision or

one made lightly.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support
over the past nine months. We have enjoyed every minute of it and met
some wonderful people along the way.

All the best!

Penni, Sue and Marg

want to join us? it's going to be a big one!

2010-06-07T01:35:00.000-07:00

just a reminder that applications for our next market (July 24 and 25) close next Monday 14th June.

We've got some exciting new things in the pipeline to ensure this is going to be one not to miss. (Christmas in July, anyone?) details in the coming weeks.

for application details please see our sidebar. We look forward to hearing from you.

stallholder sneak peek - silver nutmeg and a golden pear

2010-05-12T16:21:00.000-07:00

A favourite of ours here at handmadehobart is the work of Courtney (and her gorgeous 'boss' Indy) from Silver Nutmeg and a Golden Pear and we're really excited to have them back with us this weekend.

Combining quality fabrics (vintage and contemporary designer), with an amazing eye for colour and detail, these are kids clothes unlike any you'll see elsewhere.

They're bright, they're bold and above all they're practical (a real plus for mums) and fun (which is what the kids love).

Combine this with a wondeful collection of whimsical softies and some great accessories for ladies and we're sure that this is a stall you'll want to spend some time at.

Rumour has it that Silver Nutmeg is launching their new boys' winter range this weekend too.

less than a week to go...

2010-05-08T17:00:00.000-07:00

and we're all bust beavering away getting ready for our next great market.

we'll be back in the coming days with some sneak peeks of some of our fabulous stall holders.

happy easter

2010-04-02T15:04:00.000-07:00

The handmadehobart team would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Easter and remind you that applications for the May 15th and 16th market will close 5pm on Monday.

We'll be getting in touch with all of our applicants on Wednesday morning.

where'd the week go?

2010-03-26T14:29:00.000-07:00

It's been more than a week since our market and even longer since we were featured in the Mercury's Attitude section in an article on avoiding mass consumerism and supporting local and environmentally conscious producers.

You can read it online here - scroll down.

Thanks for the plug Rebecca!

Mathilda's

2010-03-24T20:16:00.000-07:00

The handmadehobart team wish all their friends having stalls at Mathilda's Market this weekend the best of luck.

what a great day!

2010-03-21T02:36:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who came along yesterday and made out first outdoor market such a huge success. We had plenty of happy customers, a lovely atmosphere and thankfully with the exception of a few gusts of wind, the weather held out for us.

We'll be getting some pictures up in the next few days but in the meantime you can read about and see a few snaps here, here, here, here, here and here.

Don't forget that our next market will be on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May and that stallholder applications close Monday 5th April.

handmadehobart TODAY!

2010-03-19T13:01:00.000-07:00

Preparation is almost complete. Set up is about to begin. The weather isn't looking so bad.

Hope to see you there!

stallholder sneak peek - Loopee Designs

2010-03-16T15:50:00.000-07:00

The handmadehobart team just love Loopee designs and we're so glad to have them back on board for this market.

Putting the quirky back into practical, Loopee Designs has something for everyone, REALLY! from zippered pouches to pass port covers, covered journals to amazing bookmarks. Everything is lovingly hand made from the most amazing fabrics.

Oh, and every kid NEEDS one of these awesome pencil rolls.

See? You want one too now don't you?

stallholder sneak peek - Sunday's Child

2010-03-10T19:16:00.000-08:00

Another of our our exciting new stallholders is Sunday's Child, a range of delightful clothing and accessories for children in sizes 00 to 6.

Featuring whimsical appliques and made from the highest quality fabrics in a great range of bright and bold clolours for both girls and boys, this clothing is as practical (and meticulously handcrafted) as it is stylish.

stall holder sneak peek - Cygneture Chocolates

2010-03-05T17:23:00.000-08:00

With two weeks to go it's time for us to start giving little peeks of what you'll find on offer at our next market. First up is one of our new stall holders, one we're really excited about and one we know if going to be a huge hit.

This is why...

Made by hand using the seasonal flavours of the Huon Valley, these chocolates are not for the faint hearted, they're to die for!!

PS you might have seen Cygneture Chocolates mentioned one highlights of the Taste of the Huon in the Mercury's write up yesterday (6th March)

we've got a new facebook page..

2010-02-18T02:59:00.000-08:00

become a fan here.

and check out our brand spanking new listings here and here.

march stallholders confirmed

2010-02-16T22:46:00.000-08:00

if you applied and haven't heard from us, please let us know (our email is occassionaly dodgy).

we'll be getting a list of all our wonderful stall holders up on here in the next couple of days.

handmadehobart -election edition

2010-02-13T12:40:00.000-08:00

What happens when the Premier calls an election on market day and our venue is enlisted as a polling place?

The market moves outside to provide voters with an opportunity to buy amazing things from some of Hobart's best designers and craftspeople of course!

How great is that??!!

Saturday 20th March
(please note that our March Market is one day only)
10am till 3pm
Next to St Peter's Hall
Harrington Street, Hobart

Due to the change in format, we are taking late applications, but we quick, you only have until 5pm Tuesday 16th February. We'll be notifying applicants on Wednesday.

applications close tomorrow...

2010-02-06T14:52:00.000-08:00

for our March market.

If you like to fiddle with things creative and have a talent for design. Whether you want to test your products on the market, or you're an established maker/designer, we want to hear from you.

We're particularly interested in hearing from foodies - so if you're a baker or confectioner, or if you just like to dabble in the kitchen and feel like you've got something to offer, drop us an email, but be quick!

Thanks to everyone who has already applied, we've once again been overwhelmed by the amount of talent Hobart has on offer.

market wrap up, applications and bigger and better things

2010-01-25T00:02:00.000-08:00

Another lovely market this weekend, an awesome sunny weekend, lots lovely visitors and plenty of great conversation. Thanks to our return visitors and hello to those of you who discovered us for the first time.

It's not a surprise that this market was a little quieter than our Christmas one, but it's given us a chance to regroup and put in place some exciting changes for the next one (don't worry, it'll still be the same spacious, airy welcoming market that you love) to make it bigger and better.

Applications are currently open for our March market - March 20th and 21st (that's election weekend as it turns out so easy to remember). If you, or someone you know have a creative bent and have something exciting to offer us (especially if you've not seen it at handmadehobart before), send us an email or an application form (link on the side bar) by Monday 8th February.

stallholder sneak peek - the bomb squad

2010-01-16T12:51:00.000-08:00

If handmadehobart smells just a little bit sweeter this time around, it's likely to be because of The Bomb Squad. Specialising in a delicious range if bathbombs, bathsalts and shower butters made from ingredients that sound (and more importantly, smell) good enough to eat, we're expecting them to be a very busy stall indeed.
The hard part's going to be deciding which one to use to wash away the aches of a busy market day.bath,

stall holder sneak peek - Roocke Cookies

2010-01-15T12:30:00.001-08:00

We're really excited that Katrina from Roocke Cookies (pronounced rookie cookies - cool huh?) chose handmadehobart for her public launch. We'll let these photos explain why..

yum!

two weeks to go...

2010-01-07T15:19:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas

2009-12-23T13:08:00.000-08:00

Just a quick note to say thanks for your support and that we wish everyone a very merry handmade Christmas.

Our January stall holders have been notified (Though if you applied and haven't heard from us please let us know as it seems a few of our emails went AWOL). We'll be back in a few days to let you know who they are.

a bit of a delay..

2009-12-16T17:06:00.001-08:00

Thanks to everyone who applied to be a stall holder at our second market, we haven't forgotten you but have been incredibly busy in our 'real lives', we hope to finalise stall holders and get back to you in the next couple of days.

Sorry!

Don't forget...

2009-12-13T16:20:00.001-08:00

applications for our January market close at 5pm today!

A success!

2009-12-03T16:43:00.000-08:00

We haven't disappeared off the face of the earth, we're still heere, revelling in the success of the first handmadehobart, and to be honest, catching up with all the things we've neglected for the last couple of weeks while getting ready for it (you know, families, paid emplyment and the like!).

We had a great weekend, got to meet fabulous people (both stall holders and punters) and learned some things along the way that we're hoping will make handmadehobart marqueII even better!!

Thanks to everyone who came along! We hope to see you next time. For those who missed outm you can read about it here, here, here and here.

Donb't forget, applications for our next market close Monday 14th December!!

See us in today's paper?

2009-11-27T11:35:00.001-08:00

We're on page 9 of The Mercury!

one sleep to go..

2009-11-26T19:10:00.000-08:00

The handmadehobart team are in the midst of preparations for the big opening tomorrow. Signs are being printed, tables moved and set up, keys collected and floors swept.

We're excited, anxious and just a little nervous.

But most of all, we hope to see you all at some stage over the weekend, whether you join us for a cuppa, a browse or you plan on crossing off a lot your Christmas list....We'll be there from 11am till 4pm each day. You'll find us on the corner of Harrington and Brisbanes Streets in Hobart. Just look for the big handmadehobart sign and the bright Balinese flags.

stallholder sneak peek - Maddie's Cupcake Creations

2009-11-26T01:07:00.000-08:00

Such a treat!Maddie's cupcake creations are works of art for your dessert plate. Hand decorated with an attention to detail not often seen in sweet treats, we know you won't be able to resist these and will be crying for more (sorry couldn't resist!!)

PS. Did we mention that Maddie is only 14?!?!

stallholder sneak peek - Little Snoring

2009-11-24T20:54:00.000-08:00

Charming and whimsical. Colourful and cheery.

Little Snoring's Edwina creates a gorgeous range of cushions, pocket pandas and french poodles made from the highest quality fabrics. Each is lovingly stitched with attention to detail and a desire to bring out the beauty in everyday items. Her babushka, tower and bird necklaces are whimsy exemplified. We know you'll love her stuff!

stallholder sneak peek - What Katie Did Next

2009-11-22T20:57:00.000-08:00

...was design an awesome range of fabric-ated accessories. From earrings to cufflinks, neckalces to hairbands, Kate's accessories are hand made from the finiest quality materials, including sterling silver hardware.

Drawing inspiration from her fabrics, Kate's accessories will surely please even the most discerning fashionista, not to mention, your mum, sister, work colleague or whoever else is on your Christmas shoping list.

Be quick though, these things have been know to sell out!

woo hoo!

2009-11-21T23:28:00.000-08:00

Our little blog has had 1000 hits!

That is all.

stallholder sneak peek - She Sells Sea Glass

2009-11-21T12:29:00.000-08:00

The ultimate in recyling and probably the most beautiful too.Debbie's amazing range of handcrafted sea glass jewellery started life as shards of broken bottles as many as 70 years ago. Tumbled by the waves and ground against pebbles, rocks and sand, the sea glass that Debbie uses is all natural, untreated and collected from Tasmanian beaches. We imagine that there will be a lot of sea glass under Christmas trees this year!

stallholder sneak peek - Twin Things

2009-11-18T19:38:00.000-08:00

Classic with a modern twist.

Twin sisters Charlotte and Madeleine are the talents behind the timeless treasures available from Twin Things. Their exquisitely hand embroidered monogrammed cushions and stylish hand sewn buntings are perfect for Christmas gift giving. And who could resist their charming Pippi dolls (just check out those stockings!!!)?

stallholder sneak peek - notions

2009-11-16T19:01:00.000-08:00

It would be a big ask to sum up the work of Rosalie at Notions in one word, but if one was forced to have a go, darling would probably be the closest bet and divine wouldn't be far wrong either.

Amazing attention to detail and packaging that's almost as adorable as the goodies themselves are what set Rosalie's work apart from her competitors.

Just quietly we think her Christmas range is going to be a big hit. What do you reckon?

stallholder sneak peek - shalldesign

2009-11-15T19:18:00.000-08:00

Sue Hall thinks she was random before it became fashionable.

She is embarking on a full time career in design in 2010 and plans to embrace wedding flowers, interior design, furniture design, clothing and accessories and whatever else takes her fancy. So her products reflect her eclecticism.

"Re-purposing" is the weird new word that seems to suit Sue's approach to design.

She will have a sample of her furniture - the Provenance range - to show at the market. She has sewn cushions using her grandma's doilies in a surprising way; she has made jewellery using Meccano washers, dominoes, zips, scrabble tiles and safety pins; there are Bond's singlets with a twist; and there are darling and ridiculous baby's bibs.

Everything is made with love and a sense of humour.

stallholder sneak peek - Little Black Crow Studio

2009-11-13T23:50:00.000-08:00

If you haven't yet met one of these wonderful dolls, lovingly made by Grace at Little Black Crow Studio then you're seriously missing out. Not only are these dolls full of character, but each one is unique, from their names and their facial expression to their beautiful hand sewn and hand knit outfits.

A talented artist and knitter, Grace has also designed a beautiful range of hand painted and handknit christmas decorations that you're sure to love. We sure do!

stall holder sneak peek - Ruby Victoria Letterpress

2009-11-11T16:50:00.000-08:00

Narelle from Ruby Victoria Letterpress is the talent behind this awesome collections of greeting cards, gifttags , bookplates and prints that range from whimsical to sophisticated.

A peek at her blog suggests that Narelle's been hard at work on her Christmas range which we're sure will be a hit.

stallholder sneak peek - the bird and the fish

2009-11-10T14:16:00.000-08:00

Jo, from The Bird and the Fish hand dyes and spins the most gorgeous yarns (from luxurious fibres) that will want to make you take up knitting if you don't already, or will take you to yarn-heaven if you do.

She also sells hand dyed roving and batts suitable for spinning or felting, makes adorable children's clothes and rumour has it, will have some delicious homemade lemon cordial for sale also.

2009-11-09T23:38:00.000-08:00

stallholders confirmed

2009-10-31T14:38:00.000-07:00

What a great group of stall holders we've collected! You can find links to most of them on the side bar. We'll be featuring sneak-peaks over the coming weeks of what they have on offer, but in the meantime you might like to pop over to their blogs/websites to have a look around. They're a friendly bunch, so don't be shy!

last chance...

2009-10-30T17:31:00.000-07:00

to apply for a stall. Applications close today and we're getting together later this afternoon to go through all the applications.

wow!

2009-10-06T23:45:00.001-07:00

The response to handmadehobart so far has been overwhelming, we've had applications from a talented bunch of lasses and seem to have generated a lot of interest which is fantastic.

Applications are open for another 3 weeks or so now, so please, if you're thinking about it, drop us an email and we'll get some more info and an application form out to you.

So far, we've had no applications from any bakers or soap-makers/cosmeticians, so if you know of anyone - let them know about us and see if they're interested.

Oh and BTW, we're on facebook - the link is on the sidebar. Pop in for a visit and invite your friends.

applications open

2009-09-30T18:52:00.000-07:00

Stallholder applications are open for handmadehobart, Hobart's newest and freshest design market.

Handmadehobart will be held from 11 till 4 on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th, November in St Peter's Hall, situated on the corner of Harrington and Brisbane Streets.

Stalls consist of a 2m trestle table set amid a larger floorspace area (allowing for non-trestle displays) and are $55 for both days.

Applications close Saturday, 31st October and sucessful stall holders will be notified by email on Sunday, 1st November.

All proceeds from stall hire will be donated to the Mutaho Children's Foundation - the brainchild of a young, local Hobart woman who seeks to teach sustainability skills to AIDs orphans in Kenya.