The Square: Bendigo's Handmade Market

Weekend wrap up

Well, what a day! Thank you to everyone who came down to the market and enjoyed some handmade goodness. The crowd coming through the door was constant all day, some of you even returning two or three times for more... 

We had over 800 entries for our giveaway hamper and we're happy to say that one lucky lady was super excited to have won. Here's Jodie happily calling our winner and the bunch of goodies that now have a new home. Thanks to you all for entering and also for the great feedback and suggestions you gave us on the forms too.

Quick thank you to the local media that came down to take some happy snaps too. Be sure to keep an eye on WIN news tonight and we're also in the Addy today.

Saturday was so much fun, we had a ball putting this market together and showing off some of the creative and talented makers around these parts! Applications are open for the 18th June, 17th September and 10th December markets. We are already in planning mode for the next one :)

Photo courtesy of Bold Artworks.

Belinda @ The Square

See you tomorrow!

Market day tomorrow...

A couple of things:

Firstly,would you believe that we have had even more contributions to our giveaway? Our stallholders have been so generous, aren't they amazing?!?

A quick thank you to WIN News, ABC Central Victoria and the Bendigo Addy for your support today, much appreciated.

Our last market was super busy at opening time, so remember that we're there until 4pm and our stallholders are stocked up! No need to rush in first thing, we'd love to see you anytime.

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow... make sure you say hi :)

 

Sneak peek: Miss Ruby May

This is our last sneak peek for you... i do wish we had time to introduce you to more of our autumn stallholders but you'll just need to come down tomorrow and check them out for yourselves!

You'll adore the pretty Miss Ruby May stall on Saturday. Her range includes unique dolls, cushions, buntings and little handbags, all sewn using a variety of vintage inspired and floral fabrics. Even the boys are catered for, with pirate and cowboy dolls available too.

More about Miss Ruby May on the website and you can keep up with her on facebook too. One lucky shopper will also win one of these sweet creations, as a little doll has been generously contributed to our giveaway hamper!

It's market eve! Yay!

Belinda @ The Square

Sneak peek: Chris Cope Images

Chris Cope is a local amateur photographer whose works focuses on the iconic buildings & statues of Bendigo, birds and orchids. Chris's work will be available in numerous formats on market day, including canvas prints, framed photos and gift cards. 

You can check out the website for more images and info about Chris. He has also kindly donated a mounted print to our giveaway hamper, thank you!

Belinda @ The Square

Sneak peek: Milton Long Jewellery

Milton Long is a contemporary studio jeweller based right here in Bendigo, who has been developing his craft for over 25 years. His work is beautifully unique, featuring strong yet simple design influences and quality craftsmanship. On Saturday Milton will be sharing his latest range, the Ruga Series, just a few samples of this stunning range are pictured below. 

A pair of earrings from this range has been generously contributed to our giveaway hamper, thank you Milton. You can read more about the series of work here and view more jewellery on the website.

Only a couple more sneak peeks  until market day!

Belinda @ The Square

Sneak peek: Vintage Chenille

VIntage Chenille is the work of the lovely Leah, based out Mildura way, who will be joining us at the Town Hall with her range of softies and quilts. Leah started collecting vintage chenille bedspreads to make her daughter a quilt, and the collecting seems to have become an addiction! We can be thankful though, because each of her creations is soft, snuggly and perfectly sweet. 

And check out the chicks in the middle there, they're squeaky! Perfect for easter gifts. We've also just received a little something from Leah to add to our giveaway hamper!

You can shop for Vintage Chenille online at Etsy or Madeit, and keep up with her creative life on her blog.

See you all tomorrow.. only a few days left :)

Belinda @ The Square

Giveaway!

Seriously, you guys are in for a treat on Saturday... a couple of weeks ago we decided to have a giveaway for all you handmade loving market-goers, so we put a call out for contributions to all of our Autumn stallholders. They have been wonderfully generous and the resulting gift basket we have to give away to one lucky person is completely fantastic.

Details on how to enter are down the bottom of this post. Check out these goodies!!!

1. Pair of earrings from Koolaman Designs.

2. Coolest ever baby rattle from The Bear and The Whale.

3. Girl's t-shrt and hair clip from Designs at Larch.

4. Set of for fabric greeting cards from Here we go Loopy Lou.

5. Deliciousness personified from Harry's Rocky Road.

6. A sweet and soft doll from Miss Ruby May.

7. Wonderpants from Mcallister in Castlemaine.

8. Colouring book and vintage paper notebook from me :) 

Aaaaannnnnnndddd...

9. Mounted photo of Bendigo's landmark fountain from Chris Cope.

10. Gnocchi stick from Frank Di Stefano.

11. Wooden birdie brooch from Bold Artworks.

12. An original mixed media canvas and journal from PInk Possum.

13. Stunningly crafted earrings from Milton Long.

14. Original glasswork pendant from Red Lily Glass.

15. Ampersand home decor from Jayangee Craft and Signs.

16. Cute hairclips from Greta Kids.

EDIT 24th March: We have received a couple of late additions to the hamper (our stallholders have been amazingly generous, someone is going to be super luck on Saturday!!!) from VIntage Chenille there is a sweet babushka doll and Mim Whimsy has put in a gorgeous brooch. Thanks ladies.

What a great haul of handmade!

For your chance to win, you will need to fill out an entry form that will be available at the front entrance of the Town Hall on market day. Answer a few quick questions and pop it in the entry box! Easy. We'll draw the winner at about 3:45 and give them a call, so be sure to supply a mobile number that we can contact you on all day. 

Someone is going to be so very lucky... 

A few more sneak peeks to come before market day, so we'll see you here again tomorrow.

Belinda @ The Square

The Square tv commercial

Check out our 'handmade' tv commercial that will be on air as of today....

 

Keep an eye out for it on WIN over the next week!

Sneak peek: Jayangee Craft & Signs

Jayangee Craft and Signs is a small, local business that produce a range of signs, custom names and words, alphabets and symbols. Each item is proudly handmade in their workshop right here in Bendigo.

View the full range here.

Something different coming up in the next post...

Belinda @ The Square

Sneak peek: Designs at Larch

I've been looking forward to sharing today's stallholder with you... i met this lovely lady at a market a couple of months ago and i can assure you that you will love her wares!

Designs at Larch is the work of Stephanie, a mother of two boys based in Ballarat. The eldest of her sons has Aspergers and can be very sensitive to images, particularly those aggressive designs on clothing aimed at young boys. With this is mind, Stephanie has created designs that are stunning in their simplicity and reminiscent of 'old time' or vintage play scenes, generating a feel of non gender biased play. 

Be sure to stop by her stall if you are looking for something special for the smaller people in your life. Keep up with Designs at Larch on the Facebook page.

Happy Friday all... 

Belinda @ The Square