the market. look book | May 2014

a boutique showcase of

independent tasmanian art & design

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welcome to our May 18th event...

New

tale nt, mar ket favo urite s + aut umn al trea ts!

We can’t wait to check out ...

The Pony Black Co stall, always a nice healthy dose of the eclectic, dramatic and beautiful!

We’re hankering after ...

One of Sam Lyne’s incredible illustrations...And a Sea Soul Studio ceramic spoon, to eat our porridge with :o)

Ones to watch ...

Eloise Lark, putting the ‘gift’ back into gift cards! And Lindsey Wherrett Ceramics…beyond beautiful!

lo ca l lov e this month we enjoyed...

To eat Freshly picked blueberries from a field in Oyster Cove!

To plant Winter seedlings bought from Provenance Growers at Farmgate market.

To do Sharing a pot of tea with like-minded local lovelies, Chloe from Ethos, & Sarah Williams (photographer) talking all things Hobart & beyond.

Love, y xo l l o H & n o n Shan

ps. for a sneak peek behind the scenes follow us on instagram! @themarkethobart

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the line-up once upon a time...

Jenny Mills jewellery under the shade of a bonsai tree sea urchin design A va d o n pony black co sea soul studio giggling gertie Linsdey Wherrett ceramics i n c i t o b y K e l ly G e r d e s Arna Sweeney design m o n da l e e c o l l e c t i o n s Mel Hills* wild art t h e s p ot t e d q u o l l s a ya m o n k e ys h i n e e l l i ot t m y d e a r the snow queen’s garden the little wren S a m Ly n e d e s i g n + i l l u s t r a t i o n E lo i s e l a r k V e r o n i ca A n d e r s o n ba g s to p o lo g y MagooliE designs Dick + dora

upstairs h o u s e lov e h o m e * P o p - u p s h o p * Content * Pop-up shop *

coffee bentwood coffee

masonic temple 3 sandy bay rd hobart, tasmania

10am to 3pm

once upon a time... designed & made by

Lili Foster Lili Foster is a crafter based on the North West Coast of Tasmania who started her business “Once upon a time…” after many years spent playing with her great grandmothers felt patterns. These days Lili’s fondness for felt has produced a lovely herd of quirky little woodland softies that each come complete with their own story. As if they’re not adorable enough, softie fanatics can rejoice, Lili has incorporated her felted friends into a collection of necklaces, so they can be worn as well as loved!

onceuponatimeforyou.etsy.com

E lo i s e Lark designed & made by

Eloise Cook Eloise Lark aims to make people smile, reminisce and wonder. With a child-like energy combined with her sweet (but not too soppy!) messages, Eloise has produced a refreshingly fun collection of products, all featuring her original illustrations. The range includes gift cards, books, prints, and most recently, home wares, all spreading a little bit of joy and a reminder to perhaps take life less seriously.

eloiselark.com

Linsdey Wherrett ceramics designed & made by

Linsdey Wherrett Lindsey Wherrett ceramics are made to be used. Her work is a pure and fundamental investigation of form and function. The making process combines the fluid strength of wheel thrown vessels, with graceful hand cut curves and folds. Each piece has distinctive and subtle surface finishes, a unique form and an elegant asymmetry. Lindsey aims to make products with a strong but quiet character, that make the user happy by enriching the visual and tactile element of daily rituals.

lindseywherrett.com

t h e s p ot t e d quoll designed & made by

Tamika Bannister The Spotted Quoll studio produces beautiful and ethically made wares, featuring original, environmentally inspired designs. From her Launceston studio, designer + maker Tamika Bannister creates her covetable range of pieces for both home and body, using environmentally sustainable practices.

Her aim is to provoke thought surrounding the future and preservation of the wilderness and the fragile species that live within it. We love the important message and ethos behind the label, along with the simple but beautiful translation from the natural, native flora and fauna, into the finished design. thespottedquoll.com.au

the little wren designed & made by

Helen Bardard Helen Barnard, is a young natural history illustrator who bravely moved to Tasmania from England in 2011. She has since been completely captivated by the unique flora and fauna of the island and has produced a range of watercolour paintings, cards and other lovely products, under the name ‘the little wren’. Her obvious love of anything birdy and her self confessed obsessive attention to detail in her artwork has resulted in a body of work that is both incredibly endearing, but shows a very serious talent.

thelittlewren.com

m o da l e e Collections designed & made by

Annalee Graham At the tender age of twelve, Mondalee Collections designer Annalee discovered solace in the art and form of those things we adorn ourselves with every day – accessories.

Annalee finds inspiration from her experiences and travels, her most recent European adventure has strongly influenced the latest collection of jewels. With pieces that are fun, edgy and sophisticated, the range has treats for all, those after the luxe, or those who want an affordable and beautiful everyday staple piece.

facebook.com/mondaleecollections

m o n k e ys h i n e designed & made by

Bridgette DeVilliers Monkeyshine is the design label of Brigitte de Villiers.

Brigitte’s creations are a little bit retro, a little bit glam, with a pinch of whimsy and a dash of delight. Her greeting cards and brooches are designed for keeps and happily tailored in Tasmania. Influences and inspiration for the range are eclectic and diverse, including the Tasmanian wilderness, the colour and patterns of South Africa where Brigitte grew up on a flower farm, along with her interest in sacred geometry and an appreciation for mind puzzles and corny puns‌a true creative!

monkeyshine.com.au

magoolie designs designed & made by

Julie Hoddy Aside from being a busy mother of 3 boisterous boys, and working in a kindergarten Julie Hoddy has a thriving business making stunning ceramic jewellery, home wares and ornaments. Julie designs and handcrafts each piece from her garden studio and the range is stylish, well thought out and designed to be used and appreciated on a daily basis.

magooliedesigns.com

S a m Ly n e design + illustration designed & made by

Sam Lyne Sam has been working as a freelance illustrator and designer in Hobart since graduating from the UTAS School of Art in 2010. A childhood love for the intricate pictures in storybooks fuelled much of his passion for illustration, and he now happily spends hours cramming as much detail as he can into a single piece. You might catch a glimpse of Sam working in leafy parks around Hobart, doodling incessantly in his sketchbooks and breaking tiny mechanical pencil leads as he gets down to the nitty-gritty.

samlyne.com

to p o lo g y

designed & made by

Julie Stoneman Julie Stoneman is a visual artist, a landscape architect and a maker of stunning, limited edition wares. Julie has combined her genuine love of the environment and her appreciation for great design, to produce a range of unique and high quality home wares under her Topology Design label.

topologydesign.com.au

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designed & made by

Kelly Gerdes Kelly Gerdes is a photographer based in Hobart, and last year won the title of Emerging Tasmanian Photographer of the Year. Kelly focuses on methods such as Kinetic Photography (encompassing motion) to create her abstract styled images and especially loves shooting with macro equipment. Recently, Kelly has been printing her work onto alternative mediums, like high quality linens and cottons, which are then sewn into cushions, showing off her stunning imagery and the gorgeous colours she captures. incito.com.au

sea soul studio designed & made by

Sarah Woodward Sea Soul Studio is an ever-evolving collection of handcrafted porcelain jewellery and ceramic homewares, with a free spirited coastal-gypsy style. The products reflect the travels and daily life of designer and maker Sarah Woodward, who lives in a beautiful old cottage by the sea. 2014 will see a continuation of nautical references in her work, along with a fresh new range of jewellery and treats for the home.

seasoulstudio.com.au

s a ya designed & made by

Kaiya Foskett Kaiya Foskett began tailoring clothes for babies with the arrival of her daughter, Saya. A young Japanese/Australian mother, Kaiya identifies strongly with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, creating high quality garments for children that are both aesthetically adorable and eminently practical for the Tasmanian environment. Saya fabrics are carefully selected from all over the world - France, America, Japan. Her crocheted products are crafted using beautiful merino wool, alpaca or cashmere from Australia and New Zealand, plus Tasmanian yarn during the winter seasons. We have to admit - this is one of the most beautiful collections of children’s clothing we’ve ever seen. facebook.com/sayaclothing

arna sweeney design designed & made 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 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. arnasweeney.com.au

e l l i ot t MY DEAR designed & made by

Sarah & Hamish Elliott

The ever evolving duo Sarah and Hamish Elliott create original artwork prints and accessories that are colourful, detailed and in a rather beautiful way, just a bit melancholy. Using a combination of traditional oil painting on linen, watercolours and drawing, their label Elliott My Dear manages to evoke a lovely nostalgic feeling, and a gentleness which we love.

elliottmydear.com

dick + dora

designed & made by

Mel French Dick and Dora may be best known for their hugely popular and (huge in size!) Christmas decorations that have found their way into stylish homes and retailers nationwide. We also fancy their collection of statement hand finished jewellery & home wares using sustainable certified fine Tasmanian timbers, wools, acrylics & enamels.

dickanddora.com

pony b l a c k c o. original artworks by

Rachel Dean Designer and maker Rachel Dean is the artisan behind the label Pony Black Co: the independent clothing studio located in deep, dark Southern Tasmania, where each piece is handmade by Rachel herself. Pony Black Co. has an ethical bent, loves personal adornments and adores a story. Each one of their handmade creations encompasses all of these things and they wouldn’t have it any other way. Pony Black has been operating for close to three years now; and drawing inspiration from life, design, environment and travel, they just love doing what they do.

ponyblack.com

the snow queen’s garden designed & made by

Natasha Langham The Snow Queen’s Garden is one local label guaranteed to induce a semi stampede of devoted followers at every market appearance. Drawing on her Russian and German heritage, Natasha Langham has dreamed up, designed and painstakingly handmade (down to every teeny tiny stitch!) a range of adorable decorations that include a random but somehow completely cohesive selection of woodland creatures, fruit segments and her famed Russian inspired matryoshka dolls to name just a few.

http://etsy.com/shop/TheSnowQueensGarden

giggling gertie designed & made by

Calista Anderson-Leitch Giggling Gertie celebrates the Grandma figure in all our lives; whether she’s quietly spoken, knits lacey doileys, sports parachute tracksuits or always has a glass of lambrusco in her hand! By employing the techniques and attitudes of the arts and crafts industry from decades past and embracing the occasional current trend (we love the pops of neon pink!) Calista creates gorgeous, unique kisslock purses and bags, zip purses, quilts, cushions, and fashion accessories. Each piece is handmade from concept to creation, with the intention that it becomes a treasured part of your life. gigglinggertie.com

sea urchin design designed & made by

Eve Smith Eve Smith started Sea Urchin Design two years ago, with a desire to turn her artwork into something wearable and practical. As a surfer Eve is captivated by the ocean and this passion is strongly reflected in her range of apparel.

All Eve’s work is produced from her studio on Park Beach, South East Tasmania. Each design is screen printed by hand using eco-friendly inks, the use of vintage fabrics and embellishments adding to the unique and custom feel of each garment.

seaurchindesign.com.au

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designed & made by

Tennille Avadon Tennille Avadon, is the artisan candle maker behind the self titled Avadon range of pure soy wax candles. We love that each and every candle is individually melted, perfumed and masterfully poured by hand into classic white glassware. We love that the accompanying care instructions are carefully printed on textured paper traditionally milled in Lyon, France. We love the gentle colour palette and best of all we love the scents‌. comforting and joyful all at the same time.

avadon.com.au

mel hills* wild art designed & made by

Mel Hills Mel Hills is artistic…and scientific. This interesting (and we think complimentary) combo makes for an even more interesting style of work. Mel specialises in watercolour landscapes, wildlife art and scientific illustration. She makes a beautiful range of cards and limited edition prints, depicting native animals and landscapes. Her illustrations are precise (of course!) and her selection of animals/landscapes inspired and free spirited.

melhillswildart.com

v e r o n i ca anderson bags designed & made by

Veronica Anderson Veronica Anderson combines her love (and talent!) for sewing, embroidering, knitting and more recently printing and dyeing fabrics into the business of bags.

A lover of fashion in all it’s forms, she incorporates repurposed leather from vintage leather jackets into her beautiful collection of bags and clutches – beautifully made and totally unique.

veronicaanderson.co.nz

jenny mills jewellery

designed & made by

Jenny Mills Jenny Mills has been designing and handcrafting unique and personalised treasures for her Tasmanian jewellery label since 2006. Jenny thrives on the constant evolution and innovation of the design process. Aesthetically, she soaks up inspiration from her surroundings, finding opportunities in texture, dimension, colour and light.

Jenny Mills Jewellery may be quirky and unexpected, it will always be unique, but it will never lose its comfort and quality. jennymillsjewellery.com.au

under the shade of a bonsai tree designed & made by

Jacquie Rodemann Under the Shade of a Bonsai Tree is a multi medium jewellery range made by the talented Jacqueline Rodemann. Featuring laser cut designs from Tasmanian timbers, bold acrylics and striking chiyogami papers from Japan, the pieces reflect Jacqui’s love of vintage folk art and inspiration gained in her travels.

shadeofabonsai.com

house lov e home House Love Home stocks an uber cool range of modern home wares and (far too good to give away) gifts! With treasures sourced from around the globe, many from within Australia and a huge emphasis on Tasmanian designers and makers, they have an enviable mix of products on offer. Debuting with us for 2014 in the form of a pop up shop, they aim to provide you with items that are unique, diverse, fresh, affordable and represent the best in gifts and home wares. We can’t wait to see what they have in store for the market.

funkyhomes.com.au

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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!

content63a.com.au

bentwood coffee lovingly made by

Megan McTurk & Chris Spillane Local lovebirds Meg and Chris launched their inspired Bentwood Coffee venture in March 2013.

The combination of seriously good coffee, served out of a cleverly renovated vintage coffee caravan ticks all the boxes! Meg (a barista at Pilgrim Coffee by day) along with Chris (builder and restorer extraordinaire) delight in providing a high standard of product‌(did we mention their coffee is seriously good?!) in a fun, friendly and exciting way.

facebook.com/bentwood1962

t h e w h o, the what & t h e w h y. . . the market is a boutique art + design event, showcasing independent Tasmanian designers, makers and producers. It is held six times a year in the intriguing Masonic Temple, Hobart.

Since its inception in 2009, it has become widely known for its exciting line up of exclusively local labels, along with its firm focus on authenticity and craftsmanship.

With an impressive collection of exhibitors from a wide range of disciplines, visitors to the market can expect to see established fashion illustrators sitting alongside small scale producers of bespoke ceramics. A very particular approach to stallholder selection ensures that while exhibitors are vastly different in almost every way, they all have a common thread; creative talent, a demonstrated integrity in their business ethos and original thought in their design process.

the market is carefully curated by Shannon Robertson & Holly Webber, who are committed in their mission to unearthing and showing off Tasmania’s veritable web of undiscovered talent, world-class products and the intriguing stories and inspiration behind the commercial reality of small scale designers and makers. In addition to their regular market events, the girls have recently hosted pop - up events at the Cancer Council Girls Day Out and at the Sustainable Living Festival. In 2013 they held Show & Tell, a forest-themed night exhibition of their stallholders, as part of the Festival of Voices programme.

Alongside co-curating the market, Holly & Shannon both run successful small businesses of their own and bring to the market their skills in graphic design, journalism, advertising, creative writing and marketing.

This helps them to provide exhibitors with a platform, valuable exposure and a reach for their products that extends beyond market day.

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Holly Webber is a freelance graphic designer and art director.

A graduate of the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design and Photography – 2004), she has spent the past nine years building up her design practice, delivering creative solutions for clients on a State and National level.

Shannon Robertson is the whimsical designer behind the fashion accessories label, Whatever Heather.

Holly is a keen supporter of the graphic design and advertising industry, having volunteered her time as the State President of the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA), and a tutor for Award School.

She loves all things ‘clean and green’ and is a certified Health Coach, and is undertaking further studies in Nutrition…for something a bit different!

Shannon produces bespoke seasonal ranges for stockists nation – wide, and a coveted Heather Forever Collection, available from her online shop.

Whatever Heather is created from her attic studio in Battery Point, which is overflowing with all manner of Shannon type inspiration…oversized flowers, swans, chandeliers, battered crowns, and sometimes (if he fancies) her imperious but seriously beloved ginger cat Raspberry.

Alongside these creative pursuits, Shannon also works in an old fashioned antique shop on Hobart’s Waterfront, and is undertaking post – graduate studies in psychology at UTAS.

holly@themarkethobart.com.au

shannon@themarkethobart.com.au

hollywebber.com.au

whateverheather.com.au

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