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If you haven’t noticed yet, my blog has had a little face lift. Well, maybe not quite a face lift but definitely some Botox. Have a look around and tell me what you think. I love my new sculpture and painting galleries in particular!
And so today is a lovely 26 degree day in Melbourne and I’ve spent the sun filled morning, sitting by my living room window researching some of the best craft markets in Melbourne. I’m looking into have a few Jewelry stalls around Melbourne in the up coming months and I’m trying to find what seem to be the best markets for art and crafts.
In no particular order, here’s a list of my top 5:
The Esplanade Market
Situated on the picturesque Esplanade along St Kilda Beach, The Esplanade Market St Kilda, has been running every Sunday since 1970 and is an outlet for local artists to sell their wares.
With nearly 200 of Victoriaโs best artists and craftspeople, The Esplanade Market is an inspiring place for tourists and locals alike. Be warned though, it’s pretty hard getting your own stall here as the selection panel is very particular and many stalls have a permanent spot every Sunday.
Every Sunday
9am – 5pm
The Esplanade, St Kilda.
The Arts Centre Sunday Market
I haven’t been to this market in a while, probably due to my Sunday laziness and getting into the city on the weekend can be tough. It’s a great market and has a similar feel to The Esplanade market in St Kilda (without the beach!).
Sundays
10am – 5pm
Just over Prince’s Bridge, beside the Yarra River, Melbourne 3000
Shirt & Skirts Markets
I’ve had a stall at this market a few times and they were some of my most successful. The downside is it’s outdoors and not great in Winter but come Spring and Summer it is buzzing with families, couples, children, bike riders and dogs everywhere!
3rd Sunday of every month
10am- 4pm
Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Substation Artists’ Market
This market is gorgeous. I’ve only ever visited on rainy Winter days and it has one of the cosiest atmospheres. It’s an indoor market (yay!) which makes it the perfect Winter market and the perfect excuse to travel over to the West (if you’re not from there already).
1st Sunday of every month (except Jan)
10am – 3pm
1 Market Street,
Newport
Rose Street Artist’s Market
Up to 70 Artists and Designers are showcased at this market every weekend in the eclectic Fitzroy. From furniture to jewellery, from paintings to fashion. Some say, one of Melbourne’s hidden treasures. Find out…
Every Saturday and Sunday of the year (very cool)
11am- 5pm
60 Rose Street
Fitzroy
Oh, if you know of any more, please leave a comment with the details!
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Nice post, ty ๐ I will have to check out the Rose Street market – everyone raves about it.
Fantastic list! Some markets I didn’t know about which was a nice surprise. Thanks for the info!
I have to add some to your list – as there are soo many great markets out there –
1. Maribyrnong Makers Market – http://www.maribyrnongmakersmarket.com.au
2. Northside Makers Market – http://www.northsidemakers.com
3. Sisters Market – http://www.sistersmarket.com.au
4. North Melbourne Thread Den Market – http://northmelbournemarket.com/
Enjoy!
Heya..love the post. Any craft markets you could recommend that are busy and good to sell homemade cookies? Starting an online customized cookie store and want to get ppl to try the cookies but there are so many marekts to choose from!! Help!! xox
Visit The Market Roll for a list of over 100 markets in Melbourne!
A great resource for market stall holders and market goers alike.
http://www.themarketroll.com.au
Hi there,
I took my jewellery to my first ever market on the weekend. Boutique Markets at Caulfield Racecourse.
Unfortunately after forking out $220 for a stall, I got the one spot in the whole venue of 166 stall holders that was terrible. I was tucked away at the back where people had to decide to come to, it was not on the general route, so I didn’t get much traffic and only sold 5 items. I was very disappointed. I have just read your blog and notice it’s a couple of years old now and was wondering if these would still be your top 5 markets? I’m wanting to try again, but want to make sure I choose a market that I will get plenty of exposure at.
I really appreciate any feedback.
Cheers,
Lisa
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