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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.


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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.

* pop-up shop * 

 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!

Make sure you pop upstairs this Sunday and have an explore!

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Want to see who else will be at our September event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : bonnie & g

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.

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!

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………

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Want to see who else will be at our September event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : mabel

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.

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. 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.

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Want to see who else will be at our September event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : unio

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.

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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Want to see who else will be at our September event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : burnished

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.

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.

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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Want to see who else will be at our September event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : tea and honey design

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.

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 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.

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Want to see who else will be at our September event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : hiiragi

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!

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.

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.

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Want to see who else will be at our September event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : sunday's child

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!

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 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.

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Want to see who else will be at our September event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : emily snadden design

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.

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.

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.

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Want to see who else will be at our September event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : sashiko design

It’s so nice to see handbags that are made out of something unique…and beautiful. Kiyomi Reid under the Sashiko 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.

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.

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.

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Want to see who else will be at our September event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : jen2le

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 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.

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Want to see who else will be at our September event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

Welcome to our September market

Sunday 23 September, 10am - 3pm

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!

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

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