Retail Therapy

The shopping hubs of Sturt St and Bridge Mall cater for almost anything you could need, but delve a little further and you’ll find some hidden gems. Ballarat’s shopkeepers bring colour to our streets in the form of beautifully curated spaces. Pay them a visit and find out why residents of our city love to #buylocalballarat.

The shop & studio of textile artist & designer Morgan Wills, The Crafty Squirrel stocks pieces from the designer’s label + vintage treasures, craft kits, gorgeous haberdashery & gifts collected from around the world. Thu & Fri 10 – 5, Sat 10 – 4 Cnr Errard & Urquhart Sts 5331 4548 thecraftysquirrel.com.au

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Hattie and the Wolf offers a carefully curated selection of giftware, clothing, accessories and homewares from independent designers and makers. A ‘must visit’ creative hub for the social and eco conscious shopper. Open Wed–Sun, check website for hours. 218A Skipton St 0429 852 438 hattieandthewolf.com.au

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• CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGNED & CRAFTED

• ART DECO, MID-CENTURY & ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION • RESTORED PIECES ALSO AVAILABLE

We are a small boutique specialising in clothing & homewares, located in Buninyong. Sourcing only the finest Australian labels, we personally select every item in store. Garden art decor now available. We look forward to welcoming you! Open Tue – Sat. 308A Warrenheip St, Buninyong 4344 4164 threetimesblest.com.au

Sweet Fern is a treasure trove of luxurious fragrances, exclusive perfumes and the complete Aesop collection in the heart of Ballarat. A unique & contemporary perfumery which celebrates the artisanal, the unique & whimsical. Open Tue – Sat. 114 Armstrong St Sth 5332 9297 sweetfern.com.au

INDIVIDUALLY HAND DYED GARMENTS & SCULPTURES BY DIANNE COULTER 4154 Creswick-Newstead Rd (C283) Allendale, Vic 3364 M: 044 850 4547 Ph: (03) 5345 6378 E: allendalestudio@gmail.com Open Thursday - Sunday 11am - 4pm or by appointment anytime

Rocket and Belle travel far and wide to find antiques, decorative vintage, farm and industrial pieces. Interesting new stock arrives weekly and best of all, prices are low. Open Thursday - Saturday 11am – 4pm. The Shed on Mair 37 Mair St 0402 032 088 rocketandbelle.com.au

SAT 7 MARCH: 10AM - 6PM SUN 8 MARCH: 10AM - 5PM MON 9 MARCH: 10AM - 4PM

2 NEW VENUES: BALLARAT CIVIC HALL (ANTIQUES) 300 MAIR ST MINING EXCHANGE (COLLECTABLES) 8 LYDIARD ST NTH

• ADULTS $12 • CONCESSION $10 • KIDS UNDER 16 FREE • 2 DAY PASS $20 • 3 DAY PASS $30 TICKETS ONLINE OR AT THE DOOR CALL 1300 303 800 INFO@BALLARATANTIQUEFAIR.COM.AU