the market 'look book' sep 2012
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Welcome to September at the market. This market brings with it a sense of springtime freshness, perfectly suited to the season, with our carefully selected collection of exhibitors, all presenting beautiful and inspiring designs. With an incredibly varied product mix including bespoke ceramics, precious award winning jewels and literally everything else in between, we cant wait to see what new creations our exhibitors will be unveiling! 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.TRANSCRIPT
a b o u t i q u e s h o w c a s e o f
independent tasmanian
art & design
s e P
septemberwelcome to september at the market. this market brings with it a sense of springtime
freshness, perfectly suited to the season, with our carefully selected collection of exhibitors,
all presenting beautiful and inspiring designs. with an incredibly varied product mix
including bespoke ceramics, precious award winning jewels and literally everything else in
between, we cant wait to see what new creations our exhibitors will be unveiling!
we have an extra couple of treats for market visitors this time around. for september the
two spaces tucked away upstairs will be transformed...one into a fabulous pop-up shop
brimming with all sorts of covetable goodies and the other an exhibition space, where Janny
McKinnon will launch a brand new (and no doubt beautiful) body of work.
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.
we look forward to seeing you on the 23rd september.
- Shannon + Holly
at t h e m a r k e t .
Cover image : Elliott My Dear
copyright © 2012 the market.
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c h e r i s h b y b e k b u r r o w s
e m i ly s n a d d e n d e s i g n
a l e x + m a r i o n c e r a m i c s
s a l ly c a s s a n d r a
J u l i a d i n e e n p r i n t s
J e n 2 l e
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g e o r g i e b d e s i g n
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b u r n i s h e d
s u n d a y ’ s c h i l d
s a s h i k o d e s i g n
r e b e c c a r o t h
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t e a + h o n e y d e s i g n
w h a t e v e r h e a t h e r
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t h e f u d g e a ’ fa r e
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sunday 23 septembermasonic temple 3 sandy bay rd hobart, tasmania
Macq
uarie St
Gladstone St
Montpellier Rtt
Kirksway
Place
Davey St
Sandy Bay Rd
Murray St
Salamanca Place
St David’s Park10am
to 3pm
on our wish list...
1. ceramic skull, by Alex + Marion Ceramics 2. stackable rings, by Emily Snadden Design
3. screenprinted cushion, by Georgie B Design 4. Plant + magazine holders, by Sashiko Design
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5. ‘Plum, tree & sky’ photograph, by Janny McKinnon 6. Recon unit softie, by HiiRagi
7. etching, by Tea and Honey Design 8. Porcelain tea light holders, by Sally Cassandra
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hurrah! finally a product to help out the non-crafty types around us to make
gorgeous, quirky, hand crafted items…ones that don’t resemble a kindergarten
craft project! the Paper shed makes a range of super cute DiY kits, from which you
can create the likes of softly felted mushrooms, chubby little sparrows, and all other
manner of bespoke style woodland creatures.
t h e pa p e r s h e d
by Tonia Gretschmann
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
No, not any more. i have been lucky enough to make the move to full time craftist!
When did your business begin and why?
about two years ago i stopped working as a primary school teacher and started
the paper shed. i had been creating felt birds and giving them to friends as gifts
and people wanted to have a go at making their own, so i developed the designs
into patterns and began producing sewing kits on a larger scale. i now sell the
kits online (thepapershed.com.au), at craft markets and through a select group of
boutique gift and craft shops. i love being able to make a living doing what i love.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
the paper shed’s designs are inspired by a combination of things that i love: the
natural world, especially tasmania, the handmade aesthetic and craft tradition,
beautiful materials and patterns, the stunning creations that my fellow crafters
come up with, photography and drawing, film.
0437 994 385
www.thepapershed.com.au
contact Tonia
Designers you admire?
fellow textile bird-maker ann wood, all-round craftist and promoter of all things
handmade Pip Lincolne, whimsical and extremely talented paper cutter Rob Ryan.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
there are too many! i spent my childhood on an organic farm in the central north
of tasmania... the rolling green hills dotted with many rows of trees and friendly
Jersey cows hold a very special place in my heart. i love to be anywhere in the wild
mountains and on the pristine beaches – we are so lucky to live on such a beautiful
island. and hobart holds its own special charm, the perfect mix of small country
town and yet big enough to have everything i need.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
i love bringing a new idea into reality with lots of little scribbles, sketches,
prototypes, changes, experimentation and beautiful materials. it is such a
fascinating process to bring a two dimensional idea into a three dimensional
project that can be produced from a pattern. often the result is not quite what i
had hoped for and it requires much tweaking and adjusting before i’m happy with
it. i have a box in my studio labelled work in progress which contains all the not-
quite-finished ideas – it’s so satisfying to complete a design into something that i
am proud to put my name to!
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
the paper shed will display a growing collection of craft kits in a delightful range
of colours, with a sample of each finished project to inspire you to make your own.
additionally, at each market i bring out a different collection of handmade items
from my latest creative endeavors.
c h e r i s h b y b e k b u r r o w s
by Bek Burrows
the cherish range of products includes a perfect smattering of things to adorn
your home, with a focus on gorgeous quality + simplistic ingredients all featuring
bek burrows adorable illustrations. beautiful woolen blankets, silk cushions, linen
aprons and greeting cards form the range, depicting lighthearted scenes, with a
good healthy pinch of whimsy and fun! bek’s drawings are seriously endearing,
and we love how they’re usually done in a cheerful cherry red.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
My primary job is being a mum. i’m lucky enough to have a wonderfully supportive
husband who works, enabling me to pursue my creative little business while still
being the domestic engineer at home.
When did your business begin and why?
i started cherish in 2004 after i had my first child and found that the food industry
i had been involved in was not as flexible and child friendly as i had hoped!
Previously i had studied two fine arts degrees and so was keen to work in an artistic
medium, creating things that are both practical and individual at the same time. i
discovered there was a limited range of children’s blanket’s available that utilized
tasmanian wool and were created with a sense of originality. in the beginning i
used mainly reproduction 1930’s children prints, and then began making unique
quilts made from special collected fabrics, which often had sentimental meaning.
cherish has grown and developed to include a range of products such as greeting
cards, silk and linen cushions and wraparound linen aprons all individually hand
painted with my illustrations.
0437 752 547
www.cherishbybekburrows.com.au
contact Bek
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
inspiration comes from everyday things for me. i try to surround myself with objects
and people that interest me, which in turn colours my work. simple but beautiful
things make their way into my drawings, such as teacups, apple trees and kites.
the images i make frequently include a person, quite often children who can be
skipping, fishing or dressing up and playing in billy carts. i am most inspired by
my family and all the games and activities we play that i also remember playing as
a child. we live amongst an eclectic mix of styles in our home and i often pick up
bits and pieces on our travels, from shells and rocks to formerly loved pieces of
furniture and old treasures others are moving on from. i enjoy looking at the things
in other people’s homes and the stories that certain objects tell about a person.
Designers you admire?
i love the illustrations of quentin blake who has worked on numerous Roald Dahl
books, his quick immediate approach to his drawings. i have a VeRY large list of
blogs bookmarked and can spend a couple of hours easily scrolling through a
differing selection from interiors to food and children’s design.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
falmouth, on tasmania’s east coast. i love arriving there and knowing that within a
very short time i will have succumbed to the very slow pace and totally relax.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
i love that i can get up and start in my workroom really early in the morning, in
my p.j’s with a cup of tea while the kids are still asleep downstairs. there is great
flexibility in working for yourself and being able to start and finish a job while still
being “on deck” with juggling all the different aspects of having four kids.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
i’m working on a new range of quilts, which i am quite excited about. combining
wool, linen, silk and cotton with my own illustrations in a patchwork quilt. i am
also playing around with a series of small paintings on linen, which is a different
direction for me this year. May be best not to say too much yet though!
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
emily snadden Design is my day job – and i love it.
When did your business begin and why?
i graduated as fully qualified Jeweller in 2006 and have worked within the Jewellery
industry for over 11 years. i held the position of onsite Jeweller for a local firm for
three years but recently made the decision to start building my own business and
as a result have ventured out on my own to follow my dream!
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
i am heavily inspired by the local environment – particularly our native tasmanian
flora and the local architecture and built up environment. My work draws
inspiration from many resources but generally is founded on contrasts between
organic form and clean lines.
emily snadden is a contemporary jeweller and a brilliant one at that. she is award
winning (more than once!) and her work reflects a love and response to the flora
and architecture of tasmania. this is contrasted with a sleek, clean geometric style
of manufacture and means that her pieces are both polished but slightly organic…
very beautiful. statemental cuffs, delicate layered flower rings and pretty brushed
silver seedpod earrings are some of our picks from the range, but truth be told, it’s
all incredible.
e m i ly s n a d d e n d e s i g n
by Emily Snadden
Designers you admire?
My work is inspired by a vast array of influences and artists – however some of
my favourite designers include catherine truman, claes oldenburg and carlier
Makigawa… but there are so many favourites!
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
one of my favourite places is the tasmanian highlands – this is where i do most
of my designing and where a lot of my design ideas become resolved. i love
wandering through the bush photographing and collecting specimens with which
to incorporate into my designs.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
i love everything about my trade – from the design process to manufacture and
finally delivery to the happy client. it is extremely rewarding to have created
something from the soul for a client and to be rewarded by their pleasure when
it is finished and it becomes theirs - to have hand created something which then
becomes a part of someone’s family history is a great honour.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
handmade, unique contemporary Jewellery – designed in response to the local
environment and made with love.
040 981 270
www.emilysnadden.com
contact Emily
alex and Marion ceramics is a creative partnership and pottery studio based
in hobart, tasmania. all alex and Marion products are designed and made
collaboratively in hobart by Marion abraham and alex Gouldthorpe. alex and
Marion work to combine the tactile appeal of east asian folk pottery with studio-
scale production techniques and designs that draw influence from past masters of
the studio crafts (mainly 17th and early 18th century Japanese and european) and
by the weedy flora of this temperate suburban environment. they are particularly
proud of their glazes, which are the product of a unique education followed by
years of gruelling science, trial and error.
a l e x + m a r i o n c e r a m i c s
by Alex Gouldthorpe & Marion Abraham
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
we only do other work when desperate, and these jobs are irrelevant to our artistic
practice.
When did your business begin and why?
alex and Marion established their studio because they felt that there was an
opportunity to revive the craft arts in hobart and to attempt to live a particular
socially idealistic life within their city. this involves making functional, affordable art
and selling it face to face with the public. with trends in contemporary ceramics
focused on unglazed porcelain and wood-fired pottery, we saw a great opportunity
to keep the art of colourful, high-temperature glaze-work alive in australia.
0437 258 653
www.alexandmarionceramics.com
contact Alex + Marion
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
we love art deco glass and metalwork, art nouveau period Japanese design,
commercial art of the early 20th century and primitive design from all round the
world. art deco ceramics just missed out on the western artist-potter revolution
of the 30’s and 40’s so we work to create pieces that combine elements from Deco
glass and metal work with eastern studio pottery techniques.
Designers you admire?
Roger webb, René Lalique, furuya Korin, and the unknown potters of the t’ang
through song Dynasties.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
cross st, New town, looking out across the brickworks kiln chimney toward Mt
wellington.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
we like working hard, and the strange futility of making things that get sold a week
later and never seen by us again. we like feeling as though we are part of a great
tradition and of another era and we like being productive. working really hard is
our answer to contributing to society. we are not today’s designers or designer-
makers. we are artists for the people.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
Lots of colorful porcelain and stoneware home-wares; vases, cups, teapots, bowls,
jars and boxes. also on display will be some ceramic jewelry and small sculptural
pieces and hopefully some non-ceramic items in the future.
sally ellis 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.
s a l ly c a s s a n d r a
by Sally Ellis
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.
0438 835 966
www.sallycassandra.com
contact Sally
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.
Julia Dineen is not only a very clever + talented lady (an award winning graphic
designer didn’t you know?) but she also has a lovely joyful sense of humour and the
ability to create a certain mood or atmosphere through her fun designer prints and
stationery. we like her use of spot on phrases and splashes of colour that brighten
up even the dullest day.
J u l i a d i n e e n p r i n t s
by Julia Dineen
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
Julia is an award winning freelance graphic designer. she loves to colour in all day,
preferably in texta.
When did your business begin and why?
the seed was planted many many moons ago and recently came into bloom in
2011, with the goal of being able to realize my own day to day creative musings
and thoughts.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
inspiration comes from the everyday, comments from a passing stranger, an
overheard conversation in a café or the passing of time. colours, light, shapes and
patterns evolve from memories and muddled ramblings pieced together.
0407 830 342
www.juliadineedesign.com.au
contact Julia
Designers you admire?
Gosh where to start….current muses are beci orpin, Jane Reiseger, ortolan,
Dinsoaur Designs and anything vintage….
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
cremorne beach in winter…uncrowded, isolated and wind swept.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
i love getting to be creative everyday…excepting for some days, when wouldn’t
it be lovely to just walk through the day without a flash of inspiration and dream
colourless dreams….
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
smiles and laughter.
J e n 2 l e
by Jennifer Nizette & Jennifer Sowby
Jen2Le design and create handmade knitted, crocheted and felted artisan
products. their home wares and accessories are completely individual and
inspired by the textures and colours of their super special and seriously high quality
yarns and materials. Lovely old fashioned techniques merge seamlessly with
contemporary design and world sourced silks, mohair, hemp, linen and bamboo.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
Jennifer Nizette is a full time mother with a background in Nursing and oh&s.
Jennifer sowby works part-time as a Mothercraft Nurse.
When did your business begin and why?
Jen2le began 3 years ago to produce a handbag that was distinctively unique and
not massed produced. from a background of hobby skills used to provide family
and friends with handmade and special gifts we are exploring and enhancing our
creativeness with textures, colours and designs.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
JN: tasmania provides a community feel allowing for the eclectic and diversity of
cultures that encourages designers and artisans whether it’s foods or art to take
inspiration from the natural resources of beautiful clean air, mountains to seaside
0418 361 168 / 0409 419 327
www.jen2le.blogspot.com
contact Jen2Le
views and four seasons. tasmania for me is not any one place but a tolerant and
accessible place for my family.
Js: i spent some of my childhood years growing up in ferntree, so for me the trees
and smell of the bush with hill and river views is something i treasure wherever i am
in the world.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
the world is our horizon and the ideas come thick and fast. the gripe is time
limitations to follow through in one continuum from idea to completed product.
we do everything from inception, sourcing fabrics and yarns to match the design
and texture of our ideas, to manufacture and then the (boring but essential)
business side (paperwork, accounts, advertising and marketing). a larger financial
base and space would allow us to do this full time.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
unique, “one off” gifts and home wares that are contemporarily designed using
specialty yarns and fabrics. Designs from tasmanian based Jen2le using world
sourced silks, mohair, hemp, linen, bamboo and many others.
l i t t l e l a r i
by Larissa Kemp
Larissa Kemp is a part time fairy helper and a part time talented jeweller. her
cleverly crafted jewellery designs, sold under the Little Lari label, have a
lovely freedom to them, and use a fun and refreshingly unexpected pairing of
components. our favourites are her cute as a button naughts and crosses earrings
and dainty silver freeform brooches, they make perfect presents too, we might add.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
Yes i do i work part time at the faerie shop as a faerie helper.
When did your business begin and why?
i started making jewellery in 2005 and i started my Little Lari label in 2009. i started
my label then because i think that’s when i found my groove, and made a range of
jewellery that is still popular today.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
for inspiration i normally take that from nature, and from what scraps of metal are
sitting on my workbench. My best ideas so far have come from what i have in front
of me, and one of my many ideas floating around in my brain will find it’s way out.
ideas give me sleepless nights.
0418 213 307
www.littlelari.com.au
contact Larissa
Designers you admire?
Julie blyfeild she is from adelaide and an amazing silversmith.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
wow that’s a hard one can i have more than one? the east coast (broad i know but
it is just beautiful) and the top of mount wellington on a clear day, ooh and the
west coast.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
i love that i have the freedom to create and that i don’t have anyone telling me
what to do. My little gripe would be that i work from home and i am the best
procrastinator around!! Not a good mix.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
i will have my favorites there and i always try and pop in a few new pieces and
some one off designs.
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.
g e o r g i e b d e s i g n
by Georgie Barnett
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?
0405 499 964
www.georgiebdesign.com
contact Georgie
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.
g i g g l i n g g e r t i e
by Calista Anderson-Leitch
we’re so looking forward to seeing what wonderful things Giggling Gertie
produces this year. from her teeny tiny mini purses to the decadent double clutch,
her products are perfection. Lovely and limited run fabrics, pretty linings, a good
range of size options and the cutest product names (because of course that’s
important when we’re talking purses!) this year, we’re pleased to say, Giggling
Gertie designer calista anderson-Leitch is also producing cushions and lovely
collared tops to keep her range of bags company.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
i am an assistant manager at spacebar Gallery.
When did your business begin and why?
Giggling gertie started out as a college graphics project where i designed a look-
book and fashion label identity. i made a couple of t-shirts and bags with giggling
gertie swing tags and labels. it was pretty fun! i started making wallets and purses
for friends and they were a hit! so i approached a local boutique and people
actually started buying my purses! in a shop!
in 2010 i began my final year of Diploma of fashion Design and technology and i
had my first market stall. i learnt a lot in the fashion course and six years after that
first college project giggling gertie is doing really well. i have lots of plans for the
next 12 months too, so, as they say, ‘watch this space!’
0407 870 037
www.gigglinggertie.com
contact Calista
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
i thoroughly admire the era of design from the 1900’s through to the 1950’s. the
colours, patterns and fabrics from that era are just divine! art Nouveau and art
Deco are definitely my favourite movements which have dictated the style of my
house, studio and wardrobe. that era also inspires me because of the multitude of
changes that occurred, socially and morally, and also within the fashion industry;
the epic shift from custom made wardrobes to off the rack is amazing. it inspires
me to find a middle ground between the two extremes to satisfy present day
wants and needs. the other big influence i have from that era is that the regard for
quality back then was a lot higher, as was the importance of endurance in both the
design and functionality of products and fashion.
Designers you admire?
charlie harper, florence broadhurst, Lisa Gorman, Rodarte, Nancy bird, sophie
Leblanc, Lucienne Day.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
i really love the satisfaction of making something from start to finish; to see that
finished and useful product at the end of the process is a joy! even more so, i
LoVe that customers appreciate what i do. having market stalls, explaining the
features of an item, or telling someone about the history of the fabric pieces i’ve
used and sharing my passion, is thoroughly enjoyable. i also love the process of
matching the fabrics together for each purse or bag; it involves big piles of fabric,
rummaging, consideration and the occasional surprises! the only complaint i
would have about what i do is that super-glue is really sticky! that’s the only part of
my process which is irreversible and permanent, mistakes are hard to correct!
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
an everchanging collection of purses, as well as some new items such as cushion
covers and simple tops with collars too. there will also be a collaboration with a
fabulous tasmanian illustrator and designer, stay tuned to see the results of our
work together. and, as always, giggling gertie will be putting the fun in functional.
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
No i do not have a day job. Jewellery designing and manufacturing is my full time
occupation. i have previously worked in the tourism (guiding) and horticultural
industries.
When did your business begin and why?
i began making jewellery in 2003, i thoroughly love making jewellery and was lucky
enough to be a part of a jewellery cooperative in salamanca right from 2003 til
2012 which allowed me to develop my designs, skills and individuality.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
simple, shiny, clean but just a little bit rough! My take on all things in Nature.
Michelle clark describes her design aesthetic as ‘simple, shiny, clean but just a little
bit rough’. her label burnished is a stunning range of contemporary jewellery, a
collection of special pieces that showcase a refreshing mixture of techniques and
a sometimes unexpected merging of different metals and stones. the result…a
range of jewels that while being gorgeously dainty and extremely wearable, are
thoroughly different, and we think, pretty perfect.
b u r n i s h e d
by Michelle Clark
Designers you admire?
there are many designers i admire, every time i head down to salamanca i see new
designers popping up! any new designer inspires me, the fact they have come
up with a unique idea in a sea of many. Painters i admire are Gustav Klimt and Piet
Mondrian – their use of shapes, colours and composition in particular
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
tasman Peninsula – all of it! so much beauty; the place and the people.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
i love that i can keep trying new things and have no restrictions – bar myself.. i
don’t like making earring hooks! once i have finished them though i am quite
pleased!
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
customers can expect to see 3 ranges of handmade silver jewellery; poppy, circles
and mess ranges, each piece being unique and lovingly made! Necklaces, leather
cuffs, earrings (studs and hook), rings and cufflinks will be exhibited. i also have
one off pieces, some with gold and pearls! i will be introducing new designs each
market.
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www.burnished.com.au
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if you have a fancy for children’s clothing that is hand produced out of beautiful
fabrics and dare we say it…completely age appropriate designs…this is the brand
for you. sonia skegg from sunday’s child creates adorable clothing for little ones
that brings back a nostalgia for an old fashioned type of childhood. our favourite
designs are the ones with fun oversized polka dots, just so sweet!
s u n d a y ’ s c h i l d
by Sonia Skegg
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
two days a week i am a “faerie helper” at the faerie shop in salamanca. i’m also
training to be a certified Jazzercise instructor, so i’ll soon be teaching Jazzercise to
both adults and children which i’m really looking forward to.
When did your business begin and why?
sunday’s child was established as a creative outlet whilst juggling a busy life as a
wife & mother. i have 2 gorgeous daughters, emma (8) and sophie (5), who are the
inspiration behind the name “sunday’s child” – they were both born on a sunday!
Drawing on my love of sewing and craft, the business was born in august 2009 with
the desire to create beautiful, stylish pieces of children’s clothing & accessories. i
am a perfectionist and every item is hand produced in my home studio with much
love and attention to detail.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
i take my inspiration from many areas but mostly from the beautiful fabrics i find. i
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particularly love the colours and designs of the Japanese echino range of fabrics.
the quality is superb and i love the linen/cotton blends. i also have a thing for
spots/dots so quite a few of my fabrics are “spotty” in nature. once i see a fabric i
then start to imagine what i can create with it and go from there.
Designers you admire?
being a mother myself, i have so much admiration for the many talented and
creative mothers out there who combine their designing, sewing, crafting skills
with their various family, work, and life commitments. it can be hard at times, but i
think for the most part we do it because we love it and it’s that bit of “me time” we
all need to keep us sane.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
i’ve lived in tasmania since 1990 when my family moved here from sydney. we
are so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world. i love that we can live in
suburbia yet be 10 minutes away from the beach, mountains, or rain forest. i love
that we can hop on a plane and fly to Melbourne for a “shopping fix”. i love that
hobart is a city, yet feels more like a big country town. i am excited to be a part of
the many talented designers, artists, and crafts people tasmania has to offer.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
i love finding beautiful fabrics and making them into something i know will be worn
and enjoyed. it’s lovely to receive comments from customers telling me how much
their child loves their dress or tee - especially when it’s given as a gift.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
i will have my full range of products available at the market - from peasant dresses,
reversible crossover pinafore tops, applique tees, singlets & onesies, to reversible
bibs, fabric covered button hair accessories and fabric knotty necklaces. all
meticulously hand made in quality fabrics and gorgeous colour combinations.
it’s so nice to see handbags that are made out of something unique…and
beautiful. Kiyomi Reid under the saskiko Design label, designs and creates a
selection of Japanese inspired handbags and accessories. components include
Japanese vintage Kimono fabric, cotton, denim and leather…and a good dose of
intuitive design and high quality manufacture also! Kiyomi produces new designs
every 6 months, from especially selected materials she sources from both australia
and Japan.
s a s h i k o d e s i g n
by Kiyomi Reid
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
i run a studio at 102 Goulburn street, hobart, where i handcraft my unique
handbags and accessories.
When did your business begin and why?
i started creating my product in 2001 as i felt there was a need for high quality
handcrafted bags and accessories in tasmania.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
i create new designs every six months and find my inspiration from current fashion
needs and the change in available fabrics which i source both locally and from
Japan.
0417 597 539
www.sashikodesign.com
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Designers you admire?
45 RPM fashion house in Japan and sucana Gosic who handmakes womens’
fashions in Melbourne.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
hobart and Richmond. i love the colours of the tasmanian bush.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
i enjoy the creativity and the joy i see in people who appreciate and admire the
quality and uniqueness of my product. it is disappointing when somebody copies
my designs and makes an inferior product.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
i will be exhibiting new bags on each occasion, together with a range of different
accessories.
Rebecca Roth creates a series of contemporary designs in resin, with a focus on
vibrancy and texture. her handcrafted signature line of colourful jewellery is
incredibly popular, and for good reason… with a palette that spans pretty much the
entire colour spectrum, and a product range that includes staples to statemental,
bold bright accessory lovers need look no further.
r e b e c c a r o t h
by Rebecca Roth
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
Designer, maker and owner of Rebecca Roth Gallery.
When did your business begin and why?
2006. whilst on maternity leave i started a hobby in jewellery making. this grew
over time and here i am today running a small business, oops!
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
My inspiration comes beaches, coastlines and foreshores. My new hobby is
beachcombing for glass, stones and pebbles that i can mould and turn into new
jewellery pieces. colour inspiration also plays in a big part of what i do, i am often
captivated by certain tones in nature.
0414 518 739
www.rebeccaroth.com.au
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Designers you admire?
Georg Jensen and florence broadhurst.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
it’s a secret, not well known by many!
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
i love that i work for myself. i love everything about what i do. i love the quiet time
designing and making. i love meeting new people in my retail space. there are a
few niggles that surround me in the busy times of the year, but nothing too bad.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
bright contemporary designs in resin.
hiiRagi is robots….a whole army of them, in many guises, and sizes, and forms.
on tshirts, and brooches and softies too. sound crazy? well it is a little bit, but
in a really good way. and the robots (despite being intent on world domination)
are very cool and incredibly well made….and actually rather cute in some cases,
though i’m sure they wouldn’ t like us to say so!
h i i r a g i
by ... top secret !
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
Genius mastermind of the downfall of the world to the hiiRagi cause. trust me, it’s
a full time occupation.
When did your business begin and why?
obviously my business began to raise the huge capital needed to build a robot
army the likes of which this world has never seen. i was motivated by the rampant
stupidity i see in the world every day and quite frankly think that i can do a much
better job being a diabolical militant leader of the world than anyone else has
managed to do thus far.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
Military throughout the ages, communist propaganda, steam punk, robotics and
Pinky and the brain.
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Designers you admire?
North Korean propagandists’, Doktor a, Jamie hewlett and the designer of the
Death star.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
My hq. i don’t like to leave it much.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
building new machinery and outfits for the army. the constant evolution
and refinement of our cause. training camps. turning people into minions.
tormenting the berserkers. our christmas party. the list is endless….
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
they will be over awed by the size and genius of my robot army and associated
propaganda. once they have regained their composure they will feel compelled
to help me raise the funds needed to make my dreams of world Domination a
reality. simple as that.
tea and honey Design burst onto the scene after a solo exhibition in august 2011.
and we mean burst…people adore Kate Piekutowski’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. Kate also
creates a small line of lovely old fashioned jewellery, with a bit of a young fresh
modern twist…perfect really.
t e a a n d h o n e y d e s i g n
by Kate Piekutowski
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?
tea and honey Design is only a recent business as the artwork is new and i basically
went from college to university. the works 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
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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 from tea and
honey Design a range of etchings as well as my new line of jewellery made out of
tibetan silver and handmade beads from polymer clay. 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.
w h a t e v e r h e a t h e r
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 inspiration…flowers, chandeliers, battered crowns, and
sometimes (if he fancies) her imperious ginger cat/occasional muse, named
Raspberry.
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Janny McKinnon’s photography is simplistic and beautiful, it has that hard to
put your finger on ‘something’ whereby you find yourself staring at an image,
completely mesmerized by it. all Janny’s work has a lovely sense of calm and
stillness to it…we love how her photography transports us to somewhere else,
more peaceful. head upstairs at our september market to view a beautiful
exhibition of Janny’s work.
J a n n y m c k i n n o n
by Janny McKinnon
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
i currently run my own business as a yoga teacher and work part time in a second-
hand bookshop.
When did your business begin and why?
i have practiced photography off and on for around 15yrs ... it has been a love
of mine which has inspired me through-out my adult life. i began to create and
market my cards as a vehicle for my images in 2005, and mounted prints in 2006.
although photography is an intensely personal practice for me, i very much enjoy
sharing my images with others.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
My photographic practice is very much inspired by nature and the wonder i feel at
the simple moments of beauty i encounter in everyday life. i consider my practice
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as an act of contemplation, and each image as a reflection the sublime that resides
within all things.
Designers you admire?
i admire the work of the great nature photographers, anselm adams for example,
less for their ability to produce iconic landscapes than for the essential quality
of beauty captured in form and light which reflects a deep appreciation of &
connection with the natural environment. it is this quality also admire in the simple
elegance of the traditional Japanese aesthetic, whereby the artist’s way is to use
simple means to depict the essence of form.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
there are many, but at the moment i keep coming back to the Derwent Valley
region as i’m intrigued by the rugged & slightly dark beauty which is processes.
i also come back to Maria island for the same reason, as well as the sense of retreat
from the modern world visiting the island gives as you step off the ferry into a
world without cars or electricity. bliss!
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
there is so much that i love about my photographic practice! but mostly, i love the
sense of inspiration that the act of taking photographs provides me with, as well as
the inspiration it can give to others who connect with my work.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
i will be exhibiting a series of photographic prints, autumn/winter 2012. the stall
will also include a body of selected retrospective images and handmade cards &
notebooks.
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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!
c o n t e n t
by Malinda Lancaster
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.
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anne Langman spent five years immersed in the gemstone filled alleyways of the
local markets in cairo, egypt. …lucky anne! and lucky for us she has poured this
experience into her vibrant, bold and unexpected collection of jewels, which she
exhibits under her uNio label. an unexpected contrasting of various components
means that anne’s designs are always fresh and innovative. colourful brazilian Palm
nuts, chunky gemstones, pearls and sterling silver all come together in a spot on
and extremely distinctive fashion.
u n i o
by Anne Langman
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
i work as a Project Manager for the state government.
When did your business begin and why?
i started making jewellery in 2004 after my first trip to egypt, where i saw so many
exquisite gemstones and pearls. this inspired me to learn the basics of jewellery
making and from there it took off. Now i can’t imagine a day without it.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
Designing, for me, is about mixing different colours, materials and finishes to
create something that will be treasured forever, and that embodies true value. a
matt finish with luminescent, small gemstones with large, wood with pearls, etc.
Designers you admire?
Marni and Ginger & smart because they are always ahead of the design game,
Dinosaur Designs for their brilliant use of colour and form, and carla Zampatti
because her evening gowns are works of art and i don’t think anyone does
professional women’s wear as well.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
salamanca. there’s never a dull moment.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
i love the fact that it is so different to my day job and that the two use completely
different skills. i feel very lucky as i have the best of both worlds, but i do wish there
were more hours in the day.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
i am still having a love affair with brazilian palm nuts with their vibrant colours and
beautiful finish, so there will be plenty at the market. and of course i never tire of
gorgeous, quality pearls so i’ll have lots of designs incorporating them.
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bonnie and G is the meeting of two creative (and busy!) ladies, Rebecca coote and
elizabeth turvey. they create a fun, interesting and eclectic collection of home and
garden wares. Renowned glass artist Rebecca brings her vibrant glass ware to the
table (so to speak), and elizabeth compliments them with found objects from her
farm, which have been cleverly repurposed. the end result? amazing, limited run
items for the home and garden, which you won’t find anywhere else.
b o n n i e & g
by Rebecca Coote + Elizabeth Turvey
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
Rebecca’s day job is artist and mother to 3 year old eva and 5 month old twins Leo
and willa. elizabeth runs the family farm and is mother to 3 year old ikey and 5 year
old archie.
When did your business begin and why?
bonnie&G was established in 2010.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
our inspiration and design aesthetic is ‘anything goes’ and to have fun, try new
things and enjoy the day at the market!
0438 278 867
www.rebeccacoote.com
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Designers you admire?
People who do different things.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
favorite parts of tasmania are where we live. clifton beach for Rebecca and
‘twamly’ for elizabeth.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
we love creating unique and quirky home wares, things you may not see
elsewhere. and having the day together to drink coffee, chat and come up with
new ideas.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
there will be birds, there will be metal flowers and there will be………
apart from possibly being the nicest and most gentle souls we’ve ever met, sarah
and hamish elliott are an incredibly talented duo. sarah is an oil painter who has
a bachelor of fine arts from the Vca in Melbourne and hamish is a Jazz Double
bassist who now works full-time in design. their range of original paintings and
watercolours, many inspired by sarah’s childhood are sublime….think a 19th
century garden, red and white toadstools, an owl hooting at bedtime, and a pear
orchard, just lovely!
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by Sarah & Hamish Elliott
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
our house is filled with music, cooking, sewing, painting, books and the creative
space of a homeschooling family. we spend each day creatively treasuring our
space with our children.
When did your business begin and why?
we’ve been successfully running our own design business ingres Violin for five
years and with great reception to sarah’s artwork decided to expand into a second
business. elliott My Dear began in 2011 bringing sarah’s artwork and a unique
aesthetic into a design environment.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
sarah uses traditional painting methods in oils and watercolours and paints from
the imaginative space of her childhood spent in a two acre 19th century garden.
filled with red and white toadstools, an owl hooting at bedtime, platypuses in the
creek, a pear orchard and a towering wellingtonia with a silver star shining over the
town; her childhood is an endless source of inspiration. sarah paints her children
and from a love of a childhood imaginative space. elliott My Dear has a distinctly
1800’s, fairytale, poetic appeal.
Designers you admire?
we love a unique voice and a story in the handmade and have travelled to england
to see the Pre-Raphealite and the arts and crafts Movements work. we read the
works of Ruskin and are constantly visiting the NGV to see the old old paintings.
we love design that brings beauty and contemplation to the everyday.
What is your favourite part of Tasmania?
we love family holidays at the bay of fires for quiet, space and sand that is like
little gemstones.
What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
we love working slowly and carefully in a meaningful way and feel privileged to
be able to work creatively everyday without compromise. by designing, making
and selling our own work we meet lovely people who appreciate our creativity and
share in our story.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
we have a range of Museum standard archival prints, brooches, pocket mirrors
and accessories as well as some original artworks. we look forward to creating new
artworks and designs for elliott My Dear throughout the year!
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www.elliottmydear.com
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Mabel duo Dave boyer and Jemima wagner began their creative process
with some dirty old ply and acrylic, a handheld drill and an upside-down floor
sander. while that might not appeal to some, this refreshingly organic/nitty
gritty approach, combined with a sincere and ethical design process and some
interesting aesthetical influences has resulted in a range of jewels that are totally
original and supremely cool. featuring stacked layers of timber pared with fun
pops of coloured resin, Mabel wares are a perfect example of good australian
design…an awesome product with a feel good ethos behind it.
m a b e l
by Dave Boyer & Jemima Wagner
Do you have a day job, if so what is it?
i’m back at uni studying teaching, so the flexible hours of self-employment suit me
well. Jemima and her brother have recently taken over their dad’s framing business.
it’s a more than full time job for her so she’s had to take a step back from Mabel for
now, though she’ll still have a hand in the design process.
When did your business begin and why?
Jemima had been playing around with pretty things for years, initially making
one-off bits and pieces from whatever she had lying around for herself, then as
favours for friends and the odd commission too. “My Mother Mabel” was born
around three years ago when we decided to dip our toes into commerciality with a
range of laser-cut acrylic brooches. People seemed to like them, and it was exciting
for a bit, but the process seemed a little soulless and factory-like, and a little like
cheating.
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Mabel take-two came about partly from necessity – Jemima had a little design
shop at the time and were chasing that profit margin – but also to sate our creative
desires. armed with some dirty old ply and some acrylic, a handheld drill and an
upside-down floor sander we got to work. Now we’ve got a shitload of awesome
tools and it’s a bit become a bit of a factory again, but we’re personally involved in
every step beginning to end. and it’s much more satisfying than sending illustrator
files off to sydney.
we recently dropped the “My Mother” from the front of our name — now it’s just
“Mabel”. it didn’t really fit with the style of what we’re doing now, but we didn’t
want to confuse people and murder the brand by making an entirely clean break.
Inspiration/design aesthetic?
we’ve both got a longstanding art deco fetish, which is quite apparent in our
designs. it’s more the architecture, furniture and industrial design that appeal –
particularly the streamlined style that didn’t get really get taken up by the jewelers
of the day – though there’s an obvious nod to the simple geometric stuff in some
of our more recent designs.
Designers you admire?
the deco gang: Raymond Loewy, walter teague, Kem weber, Gio Ponti etc (thanks
google). Most of them were architects, but weren’t snobby about what they worked
on, churning out some amazing furniture, appliances, even packaging. their best
stuff was useful and/or comfortable, as well as beautiful – two sides that you’ve
always got to balance when designing pretty things for humans. Marc Newson’s an
interesting one – prolific (if a bit hit and miss) and not afraid to make a statement.
and there’s some awesome local talent that’s always amazing us too: emma bugg,
Meg Perkins, ali Pyrke, Gabee stolp to name a few.
What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting?
some of the old designs will be phased out – they just become too much of
a chore after a while – others are evolving. we’ll be expanding our range with
some neckpieces – something we’ve been meaning to get around to for ages. by
christmas there’ll hopefully be some furniture too.
a m a n d a J a m m mby 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.
0425 791 738
www.amandajammm.com
contact Amanda
b a r i s ta s i s taby Anja Boot
Many people will remember the familiar faces behind the baristasista mobile
coffee van from corporate events or festivals (or in the case of festival goers maybe
not!) anja boot, the barista sista herself, makes delicious and most importantly
proper hot drinks…we’re talking real coffee, beautifully brewed tea, decadent hot
chocolates and everything in between. her foodie treats are the perfect addition
to her range of beverages, keeping you nourished, and just a little bit spoiled.
0409 740 019
www.baristasista.com.au
contact Anja
m a c a r o n s b y r u b yby 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.
0428 930 105
www.macaronsbyruby.com.au
contact Hazel
t h e f u d g e a ’ fa r eby 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.
03 6273 0531
www.thefudgeafare.com.au
contact Danielle
Shannon Robertson
Holly Webber
www.whateverheather.com.au
www.hollywebber.com.au
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 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.
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.
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 old-fashioned mail – guaranteed to raise a smile.
aboutt h e m a r k e t .