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Welcome to November at the market. This market is perched just on the cusp of the Christmas shopping season…we like to think of it as the perfect time to shop for special things for loved ones without the urgency and stress that comes later in the year! We’ve gathered together a stellar collection of exhibitors, all presenting exciting products and inspiring designs. As always we have an incredibly varied selection of goodies, with products such as photography, fashion and home wares all beautifully crafted and cleverly presented. After the success of our upstairs pop-up shop in September, the lovely Malinda Lancaster will be back for November, bringing along with her a fresh batch of seriously covetable goodies! She will be joined by the very talented Kate Piekutowski with an exhibition of her beautifully nostalgic etchings. Do have a fossick through our look book, it will give you a sneak peek as to which labels will be presenting their wares on market day and also the philosophies of the artists, designers and makers behind them. While vastly differing in products and style, all our exhibitors are of a similar ilk, which we feel demonstrates the core values of the market, to present customers with the cream of the crop of Art & Design in Tasmania.
- Shannon + Holly Cover image : Simone Pfister Silver
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dick + dora by Mel French When we think of Dick and Dora we think of joyful and oversized decorations, a clever and intuitive collection of statement brooches and necklaces and an expanding range of wares in spot on colours and designs. This year the label will see an exciting new direction under its brand new owner and all round stylish lady Mel French. Keep your eyes peeled for some lovely new Dick and Dora home wares, we can’t wait!
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? This year sees me taking on my new role of Dora full time. I have worked as a photographer, visual merchandiser, in retail and event stylist, all whilst doing the markets on the side. This is the first time I have taken the leap to full time maker. Harriet and Georgina (former directors) warned me D&D would take over every nook and cranny in my house and then some – they weren’t wrong! When did your business begin and why? Buying D&D in January was an exciting opportunity for me to design and make full time. Since 2007 I have been a regular at Tassie markets and wholesaling with my old business my paperdoll. This year brings a new challenge in continuing Harriet and Georgina’s hard work and a chance to play with designs and new 3D printing technology-very exciting.
Inspiration/design aesthetic? I find inspiration in many of my favourite things- childhood memories of books and games, industrial design, buildings, textures, old textiles. I love farm sheds in paddocks that are nearly falling down. My grandmother’s old kitchen utensils and smudged hand written recipe books. Frankly anything well loved - the more beat up and weathered the better. Quite keen on constellation charts, old world globes and aerial photography too. The MONA building is incredibly inspiring. Other times inspiration can strike at the unlikeliest moment. Designers you admire? Nonda Katsalidis who designed the Mona building. It is awe inspiring. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? I love the white sandy beaches on the east coast on a wild and windy winters day and I love the rich red soil of the NW coast that stains your shoes. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love being able to ‘make’ everyday. I could be making balaclavas and I’d be happy. I love slight craziness of market days but maybe not the early starts. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? Designs that make them smile. A touch of whimsy and nostalgia. Must have homewares. Just because.
contact Mel 0408 303 126 dickanddora@dickanddora.com www.dickanddora.com
B l u e p ri n t a collaboration Local fashion label Blueprint is a collaboration between five female designers, who met while studying architecture together at university. Their mission is to create beautifully designed garments that reflect the ever changing Hobart climate, cut across different age groups, trends, and socio-cultural boundaries. In a nutshell, Blueprint designs are bold and feminine. The girls find the process of designing and producing a fashion label ‘liberating and expressive’ and their infectious sense of style, freedom and fun certainly comes through in their product…who doesn’t love a bit of girl power! Do you have a day job, if so what is it? The five designers come from various backgrounds. We are mothers, school teachers, architects, designers, and sales professionals. When did your business begin and why? The Blueprint girls went to uni together, and have worked with one another both professionally and as architecture students at university. We naturally love to design and create. After a few years of working the daily grind we felt we needed a little inspiration and the need to let the designer inside loose. So Blueprint began in the Summer of 2012 as a weekly get together. It was about making design fun and creating a place to express ourselves away from commercial and social pressures we have as mothers and professionals.
Inspiration/design aesthetic? Seasons are a big inspiration, due to the cold climate in Tasmania, but the bag of tricks also includes up-cycling beautiful vintage fabrics and random finds, and modifying existing items of clothing. Sometimes it’s as simple as ‘what do we want to wear?’ We also like to borrow from different cultures, and incorporate colour and pattern. Designers you admire? We admire many local and international labels. The strong flowy styles you see in Japanese designs are something we often go back to for inspiration. We like to be bold and feminine. We also enjoy meeting fellow designers at markets, there’s something to learn from everyone. We gain the most inspiration from each other! What is your favourite part of Tasmania? Mt Wellington, it’s everyone’s mum! and our studio! What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? We love the social aspect of our weekly get togethers, and the supportive environment. The time it takes for something to come to fruition can be frustrating, but the end product is always a huge motivator for the next garment. We love the visual satisfaction of a good night in the studio. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? Colours and patterns, great images and wearable clothes for everybody! We’ve also got some really nice contrasts with wintery materials being applied to summer style clothing. Some of the classic Blueprint pieces will be on show also.
contact the Blueprint ladies 0438 578 518 blueprint.design.sew.wear@gmail.com www.blueprintbuyonline.bigcartel.com
w h o did t h a t by Loz Abberton Loz Abberton, is the super clever, passionate and voluble (in a really good way) lady behind those gorgeously glowing beacons of eco – friendly light, Grandeliers. Her designs are minimal, eclectic, intriguing and incredibly stylish…just what you want to light up your home and your life.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? Day job? Grandeliers are my day job. And my night shift. When did your business begin and why? The past 18 months identified my clients as (mostly) women who want Australianmade, quality handcrafted products with honest eco-credentials and back-story to curate their homes and working environments. Ushering away the homogensied, cookie-cutter style…which I desperately loved in the 90s. Why I began my business? To escape the cookie-cutter. Inspiration/design aesthetic? Online; anywhere Scandi. It’s my heritage… lame, I know to plop for one region but they do economical style very well. There’s so much visual enchantment online that it’s hard to list what inspires. Extracting the essence of a culture (like a national uniform) inspires as do the more indy designers. Offline; friends inspire me. The coast calms me. Then design ideas unfold.
Designers you admire? Pass the phonebook. And the international directory, too. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? The island’s entire bewitching coastline…greed is good. There seems to be postcards popping up wherever I peer… the horizon looms incredibly close. I now grasp the ‘big sky’ theory of the vast, country Queensland of my childhood. And if people can be parts, then add them to my favourites; knowledge sharing within the Tasmanian design community is abundant… pinch yourself, it’s real. Oh, and the one minute traffic jams on the way to that coastline! What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love light. Sunlight, moonlight, firelight, streetlight…and the transformative shadows created. Light draws people…must be our primordial genes. Growing the Grandeliers brand is fun, frustrating, fun…isn’t that love? Guess not so many challenges, more discoveries. The earth is round so to send my Grandeliers any way but flat-pack would make them untenable. Sourcing quality Tasmanian ecoaccredited materials was initially frustrating. We all know about our forests. Lastly, I recently read that growing a brand is a marathon not a sprint. I love that, too. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? GRANDELIERS. Flat-pack pendant lights and lamps that add a luminous statement to any room. Made from future-friendly materials they flat-pack for efficient transporting and easily assemble tool-free. Plus my new range of lightshades: SLIP. created by layering timber veneer and lasercut polypropylene. Flat-packing into cardboard envelopes for easy transport they simply lace together for bootylicious lighting that adds a little va va voom to any space. And SHADOW SHIFTERS. add or substract layers from a range of designs to create a unique diffuser. Flat-packed and ready to shape those shadows. All my products are designed and made in Tasmania.
contact Loz 1300 88 29 39 / 0418 404 121 loz@whodidthat.com.au www.whodidthat.com.au
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n ara d e s i g n by Miriam Herzfeld Miriam Herzfeld from Nara Design is all for celebrating beautiful textiles…aren’t we all? Miriam celebrates them by making them into stylish, practical and very appealing clothing for adults and children, along with a small range of homewares. Her fabrics for 2012 are indeed beautiful and include organic cotton and wool, low impact textiles, along with some seriously stunning Japanese + vintage fabrics. Do you have a day job, if so what is it? I’m a Mum to my four year old Tibby. I also run my own business working as a consultant in the area of health promotion, community development and population health. When did your business begin and why? I started nara design after the birth of my daughter in 2008. I found it difficult to find warm clothing in Tasmania so I started to search for organic merino wool fabric so I could make my own clothes for her. I particularly wanted to make pants with booties. Market research with mothers in the area gave me further ideas about what people were looking for. And I went on to design other pants, dresses and bedding for little people. About 16 months on, and I with the help of my wonderfully talented and supportive Mum had enough stock to start trading. Inspiration/design aesthetic? I’m inspired by the beautiful textiles that are made both within Tasmania and
around the world. I’ve been fortunate to travel to some places that produce amazing textiles including Japan, Uzbekistan, Holland, France and China. I particularly love Japanese textiles such as those produce by Nani Iro and Etsuko Furuya. I also love vintage and retro design and am an avid collector of eclectic wares – everything from vintage chairs to retro brooches. I’m enthused by many things - from Florence Broadhurst wallpaper designs to the colours and wonders of nature. Designers you admire? My Mum, Nani Iro, Etsuko Furuya, Melody Miller and Florence Broadhurst. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? Bruny Island because I love the coast and going on the ferry makes me feel like I’m going to another country. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love the creative opportunities that nara design and being involved in the market have provided me. I’ve met so many lovely and talented people who are part of the creative community - it’s a real pleasure to be part of it. It’s really nice when you come across a little person wearing something you made and when you get repeat customers who give you feedback. I love working with my Mum for nara design. She’s a fantastic sewer and I owe my love for textiles and sewing abilities to her. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? At the beginning of this year we did a lot of research and thinking about where we wanted to head with nara design in 2012. We purchased a large collection of new textiles and developed a range of new designs and ideas. Our designs will be simple allowing the textiles to be the star of our products. We hope to bring a unique and stylish collection of children’s wear, women’s wear and homewares.
contact Miriam 0400 480 908 my_mort@hotmail.com www.snowqueensgarden.blogspot.com.au
ar n a s w e e n e y by Arna Sweeney An environmental consciousness and interest in design featuring Australian flora and fauna led Arna Sweeney to the discovery of several independent textile designers. This selection of high quality materials and components featuring unique hand screen printed, ethically produced and sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton, linen and hemp, translates into a gorgeous collection of bags, purses, and home wares. All products are completely handmade in Arna’s Launceston studio, guaranteeing individuality and some lovely one off designs.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? Firstly I’m a mother to my 14 year old daughter. My husband and I also have a club in Launceston, PYCSAM Health & Fitness. I’m pretty much behind the scenes these days, helping out at times with staff training and act as mentor to our club manager. When did your business begin and why? My mother sewed and I grew up with a sewing machine often out on the dining table, so it seemed like a natural thing for me. I’ve always loved to sew and know I’m a much happier, fulfilled person when I’m creating. During a three year sabbatical to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, USA my love for sewing was rekindled during the long snowy winters. After my return to Tasmania in 2008 my first bags and purses were created. From
a great response from family, friends and the public I started supplying a few local stores supporting the hand made revolution including Cocoon and The Mill. Late last year I expanded and launched my online store. Inspiration/design aesthetic? Simplicity of style and an almost extreme plainness is the core of my inspiration. I’ve always drawn inspiration from nature and in particular the raw Australian landscape and our unique flora and fauna. Following this interest and an environmental consciousness led to the discovery of several independent textile designers. Each of my products combines high quality materials and components featuring unique hand screen printed, ethically produced and sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton, linen and hemp. Designers you admire? I absolutely adore the work of designer and artist Julie Paterson, from Cloth. Another favourite is Stewart Russell who heads up Spacecraft, and his team of designer/makers hand screen printing onto any surface that attracts their attention such as fabric, concrete, wood, paper and glass. Lara Cameron and Tegan Rose, owners and designers of Ink & Spindle are two girls I admire too. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love the search for beautiful textiles and being surrounded by them in my studio, sometimes hard to part with! I love the process of making that fabric come alive into a creation, that other people can enjoy. I simply love sewing – does wonders for the mind and soul! What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? I’m always on the lookout for new textiles and have some beautiful new colourways and designs to create into gorgeous homewares and accessories. I’m currently working on some new designs and hope to bring those to the market too.
contact Arna 0438 012 842 arna@arnasweeney.com.au www.arnasweeney.com.au
simone pfister s i lv e r by Simone Pfister Simone Pfister is well known both for her intricate artworks and her delicate, handmade silver jewellery. Her versatility in both mediums is awe inspiring and her work shows a love of natural history illustration, along with a serious talent for creating pieces that are refreshingly original. Doilies, birds, butterflies and bell jars all make their way into Simone’s self titled label, and we bet you’ve never seen them depicted quite so beautifully!
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? My day job is working full time as an artist and jewellery designer/maker. I also have two beautiful daughters and spend much of my time doting over them. When did your business begin and why? I have never really thought of what I do as a business but over the years it has become something like a business. I studied fine art at UTAS in the 1990s and have been working and exhibiting as a printmaker/ paper artist since then. The jewellery started around 2008 as an escape from the intensity of working towards exhibitions, public art commissions and being a mother of two small children. I loved working with the silver so much that what was supposed to be a hobby for myself soon became another dimension to my art practice/business both through the galleries I deal with and the design markets.
Inspiration/design aesthetic? I am inspired by natural history illustration, and the history and narratives embedded in everyday objects. I love my grandmother’s jet beads, thimbles, gardens and objects like doilies and old crockery, which immediately speak to people of their own family stories and histories. My jewellery is inspired by these loves and also by working with the silver itself; the forms it lends itself to, the organic blobs it makes when you make it really hot, the clean lines and geometric curves you achieve when you hit it with a hammer. Designers you admire? Anyone who is a master of their technique, who works with integrity, uses their hands and embraces traditional processes in new and exciting ways. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? I love my local beach. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I like the flexibility and freedom of working for myself. Participating in design markets gives me the opportunity to test out new designs and importantly I get to meet so many wonderful people. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? I will have a range of new sterling silver jewellery designs made just for the 2012 markets as well as a few old favourites.
contact Simone simonepfister@gmail.com www.simonepfister.com
s a l ly ca s s a n dra by Sally Elliss Sally Elliss creates a delightful range of ceramics, including jewellery, dainty dishes, candleholders and functional home wares too. Often her porcelain has intricate lace impressions in the surface and all of the Sally Cassandra range is rich with beautiful textures and patterns, transforming simple ceramics into items of beauty.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? I am the mother of two beautiful little people. When did your business begin and why? After finishing art school in Tasmania I moved to South Australia for a couple of years to do a ceramic associate ship at the JamFactory. I was inspired by friends in the jewellery studio at the JamFactory to experiment making jewellery with porcelain. This is when I started selling my pieces to galleries, I guess it just snow balled from there. Inspiration/design aesthetic? I am a collector. I like objects with intricate patterns, fabrics with different textures. I collect things of different shapes and colour, things of aesthetic and sentimental value, objects that once had a story. I love vintage patterns and objects that are worn through overuse. I use these found objects in my work giving them a second life, making the old new again.
Designers you admire? There are a lot! One of my favorite old ones in William Morris for his beautiful wall paper designs. And one of my favorite new ones is ceramic artist Honor Freeman, she sees the beauty in everyday objects, things that are often overlooked. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? Bicheno, I love the beach and listening to the waves crash. We have a shack up there, it has retro wall paper and awesome vintage lino! What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love seeing images in my sketch book come to life in porcelain. Gripes – too many ideas and not enough time! What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? Some of the old and some of the new! Jewellery, dishes and tealights which have been at the market before, plus some new products focusing on functional homewares.
contact Sally 0438 835 966 sallycassandra@hotmail.com www.sallycassandra.com
red wren designs by Anna Gooch Red Wren Designs are the bees knees in that lovely cosy kind of homewares, that make your home feel lived in and special. We love the simple and beautiful linen, the bright splashes of colour, the natural aesthetic and how all of Anna’s designs just seem to be spot on – and limited run!
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? I work a couple of days a week on my business, a couple of hours in the office for our farm business and the rest being a mum to my beautiful one year old daughter. When did your business begin and why? I had been dabbling and developing designs for some time after completing a screen printing course in Melbourne. But it was a small outdoor market in northern Tasmania which saw the launch of the Red Wren. Since then Red Wren Designs has been a regular stall holder at various markets in Tasmania, my products are stocked in a handful of galleries and gift shops throughout the State and orders are sent around the world through sales generated on my online Etsy shop. Inspiration/design aesthetic? Simplistic design, bold vintage/retro patterns, Scandinavian design, nature especially plant and leaf shapes, dried seedhead from the garden.
Designers you admire? Florence Broadhurst, Orla Keily, Heather Moore, Sanna Annuka. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? Very hard to single out one place there are too many! Walls of Jersusalem, Pieman River - west coast, The Gardens – east coast. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love the whole process from finalising a sketch to cutting a new stencil and the excitement of seeing the first print of a new stencil. I love being in my printing space, cups of tea, good music - a lovely way to spend time. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? 100% linen homewares – Tea towels, placemats, napkins, handmade cushions. I also look forward to providing a sneek peek of my new range of designs at the July Market.
contact Anna 0419 529 580 redwrendesigns@hotmail.com www.redwrendesigns.etsy.com
l i t t l e s n ori n g by Edwina Morris Possibly the cutest wares we’ve ever come across, Little Snoring products turn us all into panda loving, simpering sillies. While her homewares and clothing are super fun and gorgeously made, it is her tiny pocket pandas and endearingly snooty little French Poodles that really hit a nerve. Edwina Morris designs all her products with a good dose of whimsy and a fearless approach to colour. She also has the knack of constantly evolving and creating totally irresistible items that you just have to have.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? I have worked in the film industry and event management over the years. I am currently a staff writer on KidStyleFile which is Australia’s leading website for baby and kids wear designers, fashion and style, and also work in Communications for Arts@Work. When did your business begin and why? I started selling what I make about 3-4 years ago and am slowing building the business over time. I love making things and am always thinking of new things to design and create so having an outlet to sell the products and gather feedback is great fun and personally very satisfying. Inspiration/design aesthetic? Eclectic, colourful, whimsical, sometimes odd, sometimes very classical. I try to
keep things simple, but do like to combine colours and textures in an unexpected way. Designers you admire? Anne Hubert, Alexander McQueen, Toshiyuki Fukuda, Alex Riggs and Czech animator Jan Svankmeyer but if I could be any other person in the world I would love to be Keith Johnson, buyer-at-large for Anthropologie. I love kidswear brands such as Zorro, Bobo Choses], Pale Cloud, Le Petit Lucas, plus tonnes more. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? Bruny Island and the Channel. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I really like connecting with people, having a conversation about one of my products or something completely unrelated. Talking, meeting customers and watching them walk away with something that really appeals to them that I have made is a very lovely experience. On the downside I don’t really like filing or putting the washing away. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? Lots of new things plus some of my favourites from the past.
contact Edwina 0407 222 175 snooze@hushlittlesnoring.com www.littlesnoring.com.au
ca p t ai n b l u e b e rr y by Rachel Tribout
Capatain Blueberry (the name says it all really!) is the brainchild of the lovely, quirky and very talented French lady Rachel Tribout. Her work reminds us all to never forget the fun and fears of childhood…monsters, pirates, things hiding under the bed! Her wares includes the coolest handpainted helmets we’ve ever seen, illustrative works, monster softies and an intriguing range of giftcards featuring designs that while beautiful have a depth and darkness we love. Do you have a day job, if so what is it? Apart from being on the lookout for dangerous monsters and monstrous dangers, I work as an illustrator and sometimes graphic designer. When things are quiet, I do a bit of retail work and office work here and there to feed my first mate monkey, Albert. When did your business begin and why? It started in 2009 when I set ashore in Tasmania. It was clear that I will get plenty of time off my monster fighter duty. So it came naturally for me to create illustrations, craft fury monsters, paint on helmets, make a living of what I love doing. It fulfills me. I am positive that it’s only at its early stage and I will take it a long way, creating an unseen world of wonder and adventures of all sorts. Inspiration/design aesthetic? Graphic novels are a huge inspiration for me as I have grown up with them. Children’s book, Animation movies are a big one too. Other than that, I have
a pretty large range of things I look at and watch, and it surely inspires me, consciously or otherwise. My tastes are broad; from dark heavy deep emotional stuff to ultra-sweet bubbly uplifting things. In my work the bubbly stuff comes out the most, but I believe there’s always an inch of unknown, a little darkness within my work. Monsters pretending to be islands, creatures hiding and watching. Things are not always what they seem or what you expect them to be in CB world. I am often deeply touched by what is happening in the real world, but I don’t necessarily channel it directly into my work. Yet. Designers you admire? I admire millions of artists, it’s hard to even start. Here’s a few big and obvious ones, and most of those people are illustrators: Miazaky, Moebius, Jamie Hewlett, Shaun Tan, Claire Wendling, leslie & the beastlies, Rebecca Dautremer, TADA’s Revolution, etc… What is your favourite part of Tasmania? The Tarkine really struck me recently. We drove north from Corrinna and stopped on our way up along the West Coast. We walked on top of a bare hill, where we could see to the horizon in every direction. It was spectacular, not like your holiday photo cliché, with tall dead eucalyptus emerging from small dark green bushes, wild sky, blue mountains in the background. It felt so ancient and untouched; I nearly expected dinosaurs to wander out across the button grass plains. Maria Island is a little paradise too. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? The process and the learning cycles. I love finding an idea, starting, feeling the creative flow. Feeling stuck and pushing through, then the final feeling of achievement. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? This year I will focus on selling my hand painted helmets and clothing at the market. I will also have some cards and prints of my illustrations. I might have a few fury monster beanies and teddies, but it will be a surprise – for the market-goers and myself!
contact Rachel 0416 662 769 rachel.tribout@gmail.com www.captainblueberryjournal.blogspot.com
g e or g i e b design by Georgie Barnett A little bit of magic seems to infiltrate all of Georgie B’s design, we’re not talking about the white doves and top hat kind of magic, more like the fairytale and dreamy/nolstagic variety. Lucky for us Georgie has managed to bottle it all up in the form of cute, quirky illustrations that have been screen-printed onto organic linen cushion covers and ceramic surfaces perfect for hanging on the wall. Also, an adorable selection of cards, so you can spread the love… or the magic.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? I am currently studying a bachelor of Design at the Whitehouse Institute in Melbourne. On the weekends and when I’m not studying I intern at Ink & Spindle textile studio which allows me to have access to a perfect printing set up and be surrounded by lots of creative, inspiring arty types. I teach swimming classes on Monday afternoons and work at Bed, Bath & Table on weekends sometimes. When did your business begin and why? georgie b design started ten years ago and was born from my personal struggle with anorexia and bulimia. Drawing became an outlet, a way to express the expressionless and a very real incentive to pursue a healthier pathway. Now that I’m in a brighter place I am able to share my artwork and create something tactile from my illustrations. Inspiration/design aesthetic?
I love LOVE to look through picture books! Especially ones with fantasy, magical illustrations like Shirley Barber’s fairyland scenes. My aesthetic is whimsical, a bit quirky, but nothing too serious. Designers you admire? Ink & Spindle boutique Textiles, illustrators Shirley Barber and Grahame Base, Beci Orpin, Florence Broadhurt, Marimeko, Pip Studio, my cousins Nina & Elizabeth Barnett What is your favourite part of Tasmania? Bay of Fires where our shack is, its magical. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love losing time to being creative. A whole morning might fly by and you done even realize because you’re so into a project. I like watching something grow from a idea, to a sketch, a drawing, then something tactile. The finished product is always worth it. Niggles: my shoulders always hurt from leaning over my desk! There is never enough time in day either! What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? You will see a range of crazy, cute, quirky illustrations that have been scree-printed onto organic linen cushion covers and ceramic surfaces suitable to hang on the wall. A collection of designs have been printed onto gift cards.
contact Georgie 0405 499 964 hello@georgiebdesign.com www.georgiebdesign.com
m e l ly f ra n k by Melany Franklin We’re very glad that Melany Franklin has discovered her obsession with leatherwood honey. Her fancy for the golden goodness made by bees has resulted in her ‘winter honeycomb’ range of jewellery she’ll be exhibiting at the market in 2012, and we have to say, it’s delicious. Along with that she’ll also be sharing the rest of her substantial range of statement jewels, made with sterling silver and featuring an impressive list of found objects. Do you have a day job, if so what is it? Yes, I shift work as a Registered Nurse part time. I wish it was just a day job because I feel like I have jet lag at least once a month. When did your business begin and why? I began my business during my second year of The Art Craft and Design course at a polytechnic college in Hobart in 2010 where I learnt how to work with sterling silver. Prior to this I was making jewellery with bits n bobs and this n that. My interest in jewellery design was really sparked during my travels in Europe in 2006. A visit to tiny shop in a tiny town called Peebles in Scotland sealed the deal for me when I met a jewellery artist in her shop/studio and I felt inspired to pursue my own creative direction. Inspiration/design aesthetic? I am inspired by rubbish, trash, waste, discarded objects aka relinquished relics,
glistening objects in gutters, the smell of honeycomb, simplicity and stillness, good coffee and long baths. I use sterling silver in all of my pieces along with other things that take my fancy such as discarded bronze foundry shavings, discarded antibiotic vial lids, buttons, coins, discarded glass and perspex. The objects I use are removed from their low rank in society and become part of something beautiful. My packaging is also handmade in an attempt to lessen the environmental impact of my work. Designers you admire? There are several jewellery designers I admire but Natasa Milenovic would have to be top of the list. I am continually amazed by her beautiful work. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? It would have to be right where I live in Hobart. Close to the city conveniences yet still close to the bush and some beautiful walks. My favourite place to walk to would have to be Cathedral Rock. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love the creative process and all it involves. I love playing and experimenting and finishing a piece is always satisfying. My only gripe is that I wish there were more hours in the day. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? I have developed a bit of an obsession for the taste and smell of leatherwood honey. I began casting beeswax to ensure I was in its constant company, which has resulted in the creation of a range of winter honeycomb jewellery which will be available at The Market. I will also be exhibiting a range of jewellery inspired by my collection of discarded lids and relinquished relics.
contact Melany 0404 397 340 mfrank@mellyfrank.com www.mellyfrank.com
m i s s h aid e e by Haidee Neill We love how Miss Haidee designs are different to so many other children’s labels out there. We love how her designs are boutique, limited run, and made from recycled fabrics in Australia. We love how the clothes have a playfulness but are also classically cut and made to stand the test of time (or garden games, play equipment and kid’s birthday parties). Last but not least we love how they have a lovely vintage essence which makes all children look positively angelic!
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? Miss Haidee is a full time job for me. When did your business begin and why? The Miss Haidee label started eight years ago with the birth of my first child Millie when my focus shifted from adult clothing to children’s. I wanted to create original dresses using recycled fabrics that are made in Australia. Inspiration/design aesthetic? My children are my inspiration and by taking ideas from vintage patterns and magazines I try to create timeless classics that will hopefully be handed down from one child to the next. I take pleasure in the knowledge that many of my pieces are ‘one offs’ and mothers enjoy the fact their daughter is wearing something original.
Designers you admire? Designers I admire are Easton Pearson, Gorman and many other’s who work on a smaller scale for the love of what they do. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? I moved to Tasmania nearly two years ago with my family. Running my business from home in the sleepy town of Woodbridge where my husband runs the pub next door and we spend hours jumping off the jetty in our back yard into the pristine waters of the Channel. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? My favourite part of what I do is the feedback and photos I get from the parents who enjoy the clothes as much if not more than their children. Running a business and raising a family is hard but it makes it all worth while. It helps having such a supporting husband!
contact Haidee info@misshaidee.com.au www.misshaidee.com.au
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the naughty pony by Rachel Dean Rachel Dean enlists friends all over the world to help her source her components for her jewellery label, and is constantly receiving little packages containing old typewriter keys and other vintage treasures from afar. She turns these into an interesting and eclectic range of jewels, which she sells under her Naughty Pony Label. Rachel also uses lovely sustainable materials to make clothing and bags…. very cool ones we might add.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? Making, sewing, designing, photographing and painting. When did your business begin and why? In December of 2010 I moved to Tasmania and with this move came a change of lifestyle that gave me an opportunity to explore a variation in career. I began my business in June 2011 and have been galloping along since. I have always been a sewer and a maker of things – my mum taught me to sew clothes when I was 10 and my sisters and I had been sewing things for our dolls and teddies since we were very little – and so this change just seemed like the next thing that I should do. I bought a big old rambling house in the Tasmanian bush, filled it with sewing machines, fabric, typewriters, buttons, and leather – I haven’t looked back. Inspiration/design aesthetic? I am inspired by what is around me - nature, fabric, defunct technology, typewriters,
travel and people. My aesthetic I would describe as bold with a focus on the graphic or a vintage piece. I am always on the hunt for old typewriters, I have friends the world over finding them for me and I periodically receive little packages in the mail containing keys and treasures. Designers you admire? Frieda Khalo, Spoon Savvy, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Rona Green, Eve Howard. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? Southern Tasmania – The Forestier Peninsula – where my studio and home is. Love love love. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I am crazy about spending days and nights on end sewing and making beautiful things for people to wear. I like designing and creating new garments and jewellery too. I also love all of the beautiful emails that I get telling me about gifts that people have bought for their loved ones and how much they adore the things I make. Niggles? None yet… What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? The Naughty Pony will have more of a focus on fabric and clothing this year. I’ve sourced some beautiful eco fabrics, like hemp and organic cottons and linen and they are just beautiful! Some pretty new bags are on the way too!
contact Rachel 0400 382 237 pony@thenaughtypony.com www.thenaughtypony.com
NOS MOS by Hiedi Limebeer & Rodney Alexander NosMos is an art/design duo of two talented souls, Hiedi Limebeer and Rodney J. Alexander. Together they produce unique illustrated works (including lovely framed watercolour pieces), art focused garments and jewellery. For those with a passion for feathered friends, you’re in luck.…birds pop up regularly in the Nos Mos world with watercolour peacocks morphing into eyes, and little wrens on feathery vines.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? NosMos is a full-time business for the duo. They have collectively studied fine art, graphic design and fashion design at university. Therefore, embarking on this journey was natural progression; combining their passions, interests, talents and skills. Being driven by the “creative” right side of the brain, people would not be surprised to find out that Hiedi & Rodney also don a second hat as working musicians. Their recent debut CD Carry Me Away featured on ABC Radio; described by Radio National’s Geoff Wood as a ‘real find’. They have recently performed at The Taste of Tasmania and the the Cygnet Folk Festival. Hiedi is often compared to Celtic singer/songwriters such as Loreena McKennitt and Enya. You can find out more about their music at hiedilimebeer.com When did your business begin and why? NosMos means “we will” in latin. NosMos is brand spankingly new; having just had their first rotation around the sun. NosMos burst into existance soon after Hiedi
and Rod moved from Sydney to Tasmania and discovered you have to be Jack of all trades to survive. Inspiration/design aesthetic? Birds pop up regularly in the NosMos world with watercolour peacocks morphing into eyes, and little wrens on feathery vines. Designers you admire? NosMos are inspired by scientific illustrators like Ernst Haeckel, James Audubon. Surrealist James Gleeson, MC Escher Michael Parkes and a gazillion other artists who bring nature into their art and design work, like glass artist- Dale Chihuly and Andy Goldsworthy. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? Tasmania’s beauty and tranquility is hard to ignore it seeps into your psyche and before you know it… you are hooked; connected to a place like never before. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? Hiedi and Rod cherish their freedom and the freedom to be creative. “It is always a real pleasure when people take NosMos products home or give them as gifts. They take a little piece of us with them”, said Hiedi. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? NosMos create original Watercolour/pencil framed art, mixed media greeting cards, cut wood and acrylic jewellery, hand screen printed tshirts and organic cotton cushions… everything designed and created by NosMos in Tasmania.
contact Hiedi & Rod 0407 279 686 nosmos@ymail.com www.nos-mos.com
Wo l f g a n g A r t s ca p e s by Wolfgang Glowacki Wolfgang Glowacki, apart from being an international, multi award winning photographer whose photographs have been extensively published worldwide, is also a huge supporter of Tasmania’s stunning natural environment. This makes sense, as he spends his days traversing it (450km a year to be precise). Wolfgang produces breathtaking nature based photography, framed images, cards and books, all showcasing the beautiful Island of Tasmania and also demonstrating his obvious talent for composition and subject choice.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? Full time photographer! When did your business begin and why? I started my photography business 2004 after a close friend encouraged me to have a go at starting a stall at Salamanca market and my business has slowly expanded from that. I guess I never really intended to start a ‘Business’ as such but the Market stall lead to two galleries and a host of exhibitions that just seen to get busier every year. Inspiration/design aesthetic? Because most of my work is nature based, the patterns, designs and textures are all created and inspired by nature.
Designers you admire? Other photographers I admire are Peter Dombrovskis, Chris Bell and Rob Blakers. Their work inspires me to always do better! What is your favourite part of Tasmania? Hmmm it would have to be a tossup between, the Central Highlands and the Bay of Fires. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I Love the freedom of working for myself and the times when I’m out in the wilderness on a perfect morning, eating my breakfast while taking in a beautiful landscape on a random Wednesday morning thinking, ”I wonder how the rest of the world is starting their day!” What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? Some new and exciting images and framed print as well as my books and cards including my new book Wild Tasmania.
contact Wolfgang 0421437189 info@wolfgangartscapes.com www.wolfgangartscapes.com
jenny mills jewellery by Jenny Mills Jenny Mills Jewellery features beautifully classic designs, quality ingredients and just the right amount of bling! Her jewels are precious, but just a little unexpected. We like how she creates on trend products but definitely not of the mass produced variety…these ones are special, just like the lovely lady who creates them. Do you have a day job, if so what is it? Yes… I am a nurse. I work in Palliative Care. I can probably blame my “day job” (which happens to be at night) for my attitude to life and to my jewellery design. No one really needs jewellery… yet it makes us feel loved, fits when nothing else will, marks an occasion and brings back memories. When you work in Palliative Care, you tend to live a little more in the moment, don’t fuss as much about things that don’t matter, and really respect the strength, resolve and acceptance that is possible to achieve! I love both my “jobs” ! When did your business begin and why? I made my very first piece in July 2006. I was just after unique and fabulous gift ideas for my nieces then… but even those basic and very naive early pieces, made me excited about the potential of jewellery design! Oh… and it was the very best excuse to shop for sparkly and precious bits and pieces! Inspiration/design aesthetic? I start very often with a component that makes me excited and then it works it’s way around in my brain until it becomes a part of a greater piece. Often it’s like
a challenge – a clasp for instance which prefers to be the focal piece, or even an unusual gem that needs some care and innovation to be at it’s best. Aesthetically though I am a little in the moment. I may have been inspired by a photo or a beach scene, or even by a beautiful bit of fashion design. But even more than texture and dimension, I am inspired by colour and light. I like to be a little unexpected, but comfortable. Designers you admire? I was influenced very early on by a couple of established designers Brenda Schweder, who now works in steel and is very innovative and exciting… her pieces are quite strong and powerful… and Barbara Becker Simon, who made the most beautiful (and expensive) glass beads at that time! I bought some of those beads in the most remarkable colours … and I still have them today! I haven’t made them up! I literally use them for inspiration… I hold them and look at them often. I am interested in the fact that all jewellery designers have a sort of signature… you can pick their pieces in a line up! What is your favourite part of Tasmania? I LOVE Tasmania! I love to travel, to visit places that have history and new experiences and cultures and people who don’t speak English! It’s that moment though when you get off the plane at the exposed and tiny Hobart airport, with the fresh clean air and the no fuss attitude and the sniffer dog to greet you! What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love the excuse to play with beautiful gems and components and the response from a happy customer. I also really love being “involved” in a special event – especially weddings. My biggest gripe is the abundance of mass produced and copied designs available. If it is too cheap someone has been exploited in the making…don’t start me with this! What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? To honour our summer, I will be bringing a lot of turquoise, yellow and red to the market, used with sterling silver and leather and fabulous vintage fabrics.
contact Jenny 0418 391 645 jennymills_jewellery@mac.com www.jennymillsjewellery.com.au
whatever heather by Shannon Robertson The whoever behind Whatever Heather was never a Heather at all. She was a Shannon. This particular Shannon happens to be a whimsical designer, an advocate of ballet in the forest, a lover of fiercely pretty fashion and a seeker of all things beautiful and interesting. These fancies culminated in the launch of Whatever Heather in the summer of 2008. Whatever Heather is a confident, youthful label full of intrigue and whimsy. Appearing in publications such as Fashion Journal and Frankie, WH is known for its decidedly feminine outlook with a dash of dark dishevelment, giving the brand its edgy, quirky persona. WH produces bespoke seasonal ranges which are stocked in select boutiques around Australia. In addition to the seasonal WH offerings, the Heather Forever Collection (available online) boasts an eclectic and constantly evolving range of favourite pieces. Shannon creates WH from her attic studio in Hobart’s Battery Point, which is filled with all manner of inspiration‌flowers, chandeliers, battered crowns, and sometimes (if he fancies) her imperious ginger cat/occasional muse, named Raspberry.
contact Shannon whateverheather@iprimus.com.au www.whateverheather.com.au
p e n n y b l ack p ro j e c t by Joanna Smith The Penny Black Project is a clever little art project for people who want to be more creative but find that they are short on time‌.so pretty much most people with a creative bone in their body! Participants are encouraged to follow project briefs to create a series of miniature artworks. Illustration, collage, crochet, textiles, sculpture and photography and any other medium you fancy can be submitted. In 2012 the Penny Black Project has also expanded to incorporate a range of vintage postage stamp paper products aimed for everyday inspiration.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? I am currently a fulltime student, studying business and majoring in accounting, and work part time as a book keeper for the Design Centre Tasmania. After I finish uni my goal is to become a qualified accountant and start my own fulltime business supporting creative people in business (and pursue my own creative interests). When did your business begin and why? The Penny Black Project started in August 2009. I was working fulltime, studying part-time, and was looking for a way to incorporate more creativity into my everyday life. I had just finished an art project 4 Words 4 Paper (4wordsforpaper.blogspot. com) which encouraged participants to create a series of artist books, I had gotten so much from participating in this project that I decided to create an art project of my own. The key for me was to keep the projects small and by chance I stumbled onto the idea of basing the projects around postage stamps, starting with the first postage stamp the Penny Black, and so the Penny Black Project was born.
Inspiration/design aesthetic? I am a big fan of Scandinavian design and the idea of design that is available to everyone. I love their idea of having beautifully crafted things for everyday living. I am also drawn to Japanese minimalism and the concept of shibumi - the beauty in the simple, subtle and unobtrusive. I am also a big fan of design that uses recycled and reclaimed materials - in my own work I try to keep the use of new materials to a minimum. Designers you admire? Lately I have been very much inspired by the work of Japanese Architect Tadao Ando. He has been described as one of the most influential built environment designers of the post modern era, but what I admire most is that he is entirely self taught, having only completed the first year of an architectural degree before deciding to drop out and go his own way. I love this as it goes to show that if you put your mind to it you really can achieve anything (even if that means going against the system). But I would have to say that my favourite designer is Matty C Smith, who has been helping me with the design work for the Penny Black Project, from branding all the way through to a potential retail store for the future. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? Running an art project I am constantly amazed at the creativity of the participants. I send out the same brief to everyone and then 6 weeks later I get an impossible range of responses, all completely different and totally individual. It is incredibly inspiring and motivating. However with all this inspiration and motivation around I do find that there is just not the time to get everything I would like done. I am hoping that this situation will improve once my studies are finished (at the end of this year!). What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? Expect inspiration and hopefully a little motivation to pursue your own creativity. If you don’t think of yourself as creative then there is always the lovely stamp ephemera for you to keep or perhaps share through the post with a friend (but really if you don’t think of yourself as creative, but secretly wish you were then I think the Penny Black Project is exactly the project for you).
contact Joanna 0417 730 879 pennyblackproject@gmail.com www.pennyblackproject.blogspot.com
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K a t e Pi e k u t o w s ki by Kate Piekutowski Kate Piekutowski burst onto the scene after a solo exhibition in August 2011. And we mean burst…people adore Kate’s artwork, and are drawn to the warmth and colour in her works, along with her glaringly obvious talent and sincerity for what she does. Her nostalgic etchings are based largely on her Polish heritage and her work often has an intriguing essence of self-portraiture.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? I have just finished my Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in printmaking and am now studying Masters of Fine Arts. As well as doing the market I am having solo exhibitions and displaying my work in Inka Gallery in Salamanca. When did your business begin and why? My artworks really kicked off at my Solo Exhibition in August 2011 where I had a huge interest from the public. Since then, I have been trying to exhibit and show my work as much as possible. Inspiration/design aesthetic? My work is really based around my European heritage and has developed around the disconnection I have with my Polish heritage. I am fascinated with how we develop connections to certain places and the ideas behind what makes a ‘home’. These works, particularly my printmaking is dealing with these subjects and also with self-portraiture and fashion. There is also a certain element of design and
structure about my work where I often rework my designs on Photoshop before creating them into prints. Designers you admire? As a printmaker I am more attracted to printmaking artists such as Jazmina Cininas who is a Melbourne-based artist. I love artists that are using their heritage and background to conceptualize their works. Artists such as Christian Boltanski excite me for their interest in the darkness of European history. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? I think that Tasmania is a very beautiful place and it is difficult to pinpoint which place is the best! However I would have to say I love Salamanca Place as it reminds me of Krakow in Poland and all the beautiful buildings which are individually painted and decorated. I also love Bay of Fires as it makes me feel at home. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love about my work that it is so personal yet people can feel connected to it on so many different levels. I think that the works often reminds people of home and Tasmania, yet they are predominantly dealing with my relationship to Poland. I love how although I feel part of two worlds, they sort of meld into one another when I express my ideas onto paper. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? When people come to the market I think they can expect to see a range of etchings. I am excited to hear what people think about the works as I think that the luscious reds and nostalgic colours in the works will definitely attract the eye.
contact Kate 0408 365 658 kateanna_p@hotmail.com www.thesewingroom-buttonsandlace.blogspot.com
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co n t e n t by Malinda Lancaster Malinda Lancaster is the face behind one of Launceston’s favorite retail haunts - Content. After a whirlwind seven years in a bricks and mortar store, this little treasure trove of gifts and homewares is now an online only store, doing “pop-up” shops at boutique markets - including ours!
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? By day I am mum to our 3 year old son, Arlo, and run our online store between answering emails, playing hide and seek, digging for worms, stickering, helping buzz & woody save the world (or what ever else may delight my little love) wrapping and preparing goodies to ship to the far corners of the country and obsessed pinner to my pinterest account... When did your business begin and why? I opened content in 2005 fulfilling a long time dream of mine to own my own business. Following a fine arts degree I found myself working in the fashion industry which fueled my passion - I kept seeing amazing products and inspiring homewares at trade fairs that I wanted to share! Inspiration/design aesthetic? I’m inspired by so many things and I am lucky have a lot of creative people in my life. My husband is a graphic designer and he is my biggest influence and sounding board! I’m very “at the moment” so my taste is always evolving - I think that’s part of what keeps me inspired, and Content interesting.
I am definitely influenced by what I see and read - my customers are too - so keeping in touch with current retail and design trends is important. If I get bored my customers will too, so the products we hand pick change to keep it up to date, but not unfamiliar... Designers you admire? I really admire our local designers and makers for their drive, ambition and courage! It’s a huge thing to put yourself out there in the public, on display & open to criticism, with the things you have put your hands and heart into... What is your favourite part of Tasmania? We are so lucky in Tasmania - there’s so many beautiful places between two amazing cities at either end of the state! I love the seaside & I have to say my favorite place to retreat to is Bridport... I’ve been going there my whole life so it holds many fond and funny memories - now we are making some of our own with Arlo, our little boy. It’s close by & my family have a holiday home there so we find ourselves jumping in the car & spending the weekend there quite often! What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love the changing nature of retail - the people you meet, ideas you exchange and that you can reinvent your store as new things arrive and trends appear. The decision to change the way we operate and go online is the bravest thing I think I have done. Retail is changing and to be part of that change, and make that change is really exciting. It has allowed me more time with my family and the opportunity to explore and develop a product range of my own. I do miss the everyday bustle of the bricks and mortar shop. And people! I do love a chat... What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? At the September market we are bringing a selection of our stationery ranges and new pieces from our homewares collection. Think bicycles, cities of the world meets gnomes and tiny rabbits, all wrapped up in striking chevron printed wrap, stamped and decorated with paper tape.
contact Malinda min@content63a.com.au www.content63a.com.au
s p oo n s a v v y by Angela Lowe Spoons…who would have thought they could be so cool. Particularly when they’re old and interesting and cleverly refashioned into rings. Pretty rings, quirky rings, and sometimes the odd pendant too! Angela Lowe collects all manner of cutlery, which she restores and beautifies until it becomes lovely sturdy jewellery. Spoon lovers (and just lovers of beautiful vintage things) everywhere rejoice! Do you have a day job, if so what is it? I’m a student of Visual Art at UTAS where I’m currently exploring the mediums of sound, film and digital media. I also have a veggie patch, bake sourdough and enjoy diving, fishing and gleaning to feed my sweet little family. I consider the spoons my day job. When did your business begin and why? Once upon a time I looked at the beautiful pattern engraved in the handle of a spoon. It was an old silver spoon – I thought it would make a beautiful silver ring. It did. I remember that spoon. I’ve since discovered that this is not an original idea, in fact spoon rings were originally made in 17th century England, pilfered from the drawers by servants and used as wedding rings. Starting ‘Spoon Savvy’ was a response to the need to earn an income while doing something I enjoy from an isolated corner of a peninsula on this beautiful island we live upon. I considered the skills I’d developed over the years through; making, designing, blogging, marketing, writing, living and studying. I decided that I had all of the ingredients to make a success of this, took the leap, and built my wings on the way down.
Inspiration/design aesthetic? The undiscovered. The idea that when limited to a single medium (such as a spoon) the design possibilities are unlimited. I’m inspired by the stars, the seasons, the tides and all of the experiences that are presented to me through the people and the places I explore. Designers you admire? David Keats, Tim Lowry , Pirates Dreaming, The Naughty Pony, Noni Howard, Natasa Milenovic, Gay Hawkes. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? The undiscovered. I feel as though I could spend a lifetime exploring this beautiful Island, its coastlines, islands and waterways. I also favour the people here, there’s something special about Islanders. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love the search for the rare spoon. A pattern that I haven’t discovered before, a piece of cutlery with a purpose or a history that you’d never expect would exist and the sharing these rare beauties and their stories with spoon ring lovers and discoverers. I love the joy that a simple object such as a spoon can bring to people, as they find a connection to their past through a spoon handle pattern; realise that ‘this ring’ was once a spoon; or share my designs with loved ones as thoughtful gifts or objects of affection. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? Your favourite things – spoon rings and, inspired seasonal designs – imagine an eclipse in a soup spoon hanging from your neck; a silver leaved teaspoon scoop dangling from your earlobe, a salt spoon ring for your salt of the earth.
contact Angela 0417 638 447 spoonsavvy@hotmail.com www.spoonsavvy.com
w i l lo w d e s i g n s by Sandra Payne Sandra Payne of Willow Designs is a full time aged care worker, and a part time children’s jacket maker extraordinaire. It seems the two go hand in hand, Sandra runs her design ideas past her elderly residents, and the results are adorable – a range of bright as a button reversible raincoats that will not only keep little ones warm and dry, but are sure to brighten up the dreariest of Hobart days.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? I work in aged care, have done so for some time. A very rewarding job and I run my ideas by my residents and value their input. When did your business begin and why? I started my business two years ago -made a jacket for a friend’s daughter, Willow, and just kept making them. Inspiration/design aesthetic? I find sewing very therapeutic. I have withdrawals if away from my machine for more than a day. I love the fabrics and watching them come together into a usable item.
Designers you admire? I like and admire our own local designers that pop up at markets like this one. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? The East Coast. We lived for thirteen years at Orford. Our daughter went to Orford Primary School. It was like living at your shack all year round. Still miss the lay back life style. What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love creating things. Seeing the design coming together. My one gripe is getting excited about a jacket and in my enthusiasm cutting and sewing a panel of the jacket upside down. Yes I have done this more than once. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? My jackets are fully reversible, made from the best quality 100% cotton fabric. I search for materials overseas so my jackets are unique and not mass produced. I am very proud of the quality of these jackets.
contact Sandra 0417 439 869 spayne50@live.com.au
R OADIE by Masae Fukunaga Masae Fukunaga turned her back on an 11 year career working in the highpressure, high-stress environment of financial consulting, to embrace her creative side….we love brave people like that! She travelled around Japan with her husband and dogs, and launched her Roadie label, producing a covetable range of leather goods using upcycled/and reclaimedmaterials from around Tasmania. Her range blends functionality, beauty and practicality, and we’re pleased as punch that Masae discovered her true calling!
Do you have a day job, if so what is it? I gave up a “serious” day job in corporate business consulting to focus on my passion for creativity. I now spend most of my time making leather goods at home, inspired by the beautiful vistas of seaside southern Tasmania. I also have ambitions to share my love of nature and Tasmania’s amazing environment with Japanese travellers as a tour guide helping them discover the wonders of this incredible part of the world. Inspiration/design aesthetic? My design aesthetic is simple and guided by three core principles: 1. Durability: I use leather because it lasts - and as such represents an opportunity to move away from our society’s addiction to disposables and plastics.
2. Functionality: The products I make are useful. They are simple, yet practical and minimise waste -I use recycled and always make something useful from even the smallest scraps. 3. Fun: It’s better than boring, isn’t it? Life’s too short not to enjoy it! Designers you admire? I admire anyone who breathes their own unique individual creative spirit into life to make the world a better place. People who share their own living philosophy and rise to the challenge of new things. For me, these elements are also fundamental to good design. What is your favourite part of Tasmania? As beautiful as Tasmania’s natural environment is, I have been helped by so many wonderful people since arriving here that I honestly have to say that my favourite part of Tasmania is the people. I’m not exaggerating! They’re incredible! What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? I love making unique and functional goods. I find I can make whatever I want, whenever I want and as such I enjoy every moment -designing, drawing, cutting and stitching. What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? I hope people enjoy my creations, for example, holster bags, shoulder bags, belt bags, pouches, wallets, coin cases, i Phone cases, key rings, tobacco pouches, pen cases and so on.
contact Masae 0434 527 283 masae@roadie.nu www.facebook.com/roadiejapan
a m a n da j a m m m by Amanda Graham The aptly named business Amanda Jamm makes, quite simply, delicious jams! What’s not simple however, is her range of decadent flavours…almost too good just to spread on your humble morning toast. Rose petal jelly, strawberry + champagne, vanilla pear, the list is endless, and what’s extra nice about it, her flavours are always seasonal, and use yummy Tasmanian fruit.
contact Amanda 0425 791 738 amandag74@hotmail.com www.amandajammm.com
j ako b ’ s p a n t r y by Kathryn Clifford With delicious homemade pastry, locally sourced ingredients and a menu reminiscent of an old fashion cake shoppe (think English bread pudding, cherry Danish & lemon melting moments!) we’re so pleased to have Jakobs Pantry joining us with their seriously delectable range of artisan tarts, fruit pies, cakes, biscuits and all other manner of sweet treats to tempt and delight.
contact Kathryn 0429 414 781 jakobspantry@y7mail.com
m acaro n s b y r u b y by Hazel Chow Thank god for Macarons, those gorgeously pretty biscuits that hail from France which we simply can’t get enough of. Luckily Hazel from Macarons by Ruby makes hers in the perfect two bite size, so you can sample all her delicious flavours….sour cherry, salted caramel, boysenberry and black forest…just to mention some of our personal favourites.
contact Hazel 0428 930 105 macaronsbyruby@yahoo.com.au www.macaronsbyruby.com.au
t h e f u d g e a ’ f ar e by Danielle Quinn & Matthew Gould With a bevy of award winning flavours up their sleeves, full time Tasmanian boutique fudgies Danielle Quinn and Matthew Gould (the fudge a’fare) live, eat and breathe fudge…mainly eat we hope! Their fudge is just as it should be, rich and chocolatey, decadently flavoured and completely handmade.
contact Danielle 03 6273 0531 thefudge@bigpond.net.au www.thefudgeafare.com.au
about
t h e ma r ke t .
Shannon Robertson Shannon Robertson, is the whoever behind the whimsical fashion label, Whatever Heather. Launched in the summer of 2008, Whatever Heather is a confident, youthful label full of intrigue and whimsy, known for its decidedly feminine outlook with a dash of dark dishevelment. WH produces bespoke seasonal ranges which are stocked in select boutiques around Australia. In addition to the seasonal WH offerings, the Heather Forever Collection (available online) boasts an eclectic and constantly evolving range of favourite pieces.
Established in April 2009 – the market is a boutique art and design event, held 6 times a year in the intriguing Masonic Temple. the market creators, Shannon Robertson and Holly Webber, both run successful small businesses of their own, so understood the need for and were intent on creating, a high integrity market, where quality up-and-coming Tasmanian artists, designers and makers could get the right sort of exposure. the market strives to keep its focus on boutique, high quality products, made with integrity, original thought and professionalism. While the exhibitors are extremely varied in their fields (think fashion illustration to bespoke ceramics), all belong to a similar ilk, which reflect the core values of the market, to present customers with the cream of the crop of Art & Design in Tasmania. Holly and Shannon are committed to their mission of showcasing and celebrating the abundance of talent tucked away in Tasmania, and are forever seeking new exhibitors, who have something wonderful and unique to offer the marketplace. With an exciting and interesting lineup of labels for 2012, featuring a new selection of exhibitors at each event, visitors can head to the market knowing that what’s on offer is indeed a snapshot of the vibrant art and design scene in Tasmania.
Shannon creates WH from her attic studio in Hobart’s Battery Point, which is filled with all manner of inspiration...flowers, chandeliers, battered crowns, and sometimes (if he fancies) her imperious ginger cat/occasional muse, named Raspberry. shannon@themarkethobart.com.au www.whateverheather.com.au
Holly Webber Holly Webber is a freelance graphic designer and art director. Holly graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design and Photography) in 2004. Holly has been able to combine her love of photography and design to create clean, intricate and vibrant patterns from her botanical photographs. Under her self-titled label she has developed a range of products using these colourful designs, including accessories, limited edition artworks and stationery. She is constantly adding new products to her range – including more recently a quirky illustrated stationery line titled ‘Letterbox Love’, sparked by a love of receiving good oldfashioned mail – guaranteed to raise a smile. holly@themarkethobart.com.au www.hollywebber.com.au