Creative Christmas
- Words by Peppermint
It’s that time of year again: the bells are ringing, the carols are carolling, and giant bedazzled trees pop up on every conceivable surface. And while it all might signal the peak of overcrowded parking lots and rushed and reckless consumerism, it’s also the perfect time to get outdoors and get social while supporting Australia’s many hardworking artists, crafters and makers. To find out what’s happening near you, check out our guide below for just some of the many festive markets and pop-ups happening across the country. If you are hosting a handmade Christmas event yourself – or know of something else in your area – then please let us know in the comments section below. Merry marketing! {Abbey Seymour pictured top}
VICTORIA
Ballarat Pop Up Collective – Ballarat, VIC. Dec 6th-9th from 10am. {BokBokBGerk pictured above}.
Colour Box Summer Pop Up – Footscray, VIC. Running now until Dec 21st (Tue-Sun).
The Big Design Market – Carlton, VIC. Dec 6th-9th from 10am.
Southside Handmade and Vintage Market – St Kilda, VIC. Saturday Dec 14th & Saturday Dec 21st, 11 am – 4 pm.
Craft Victoria ‘Supermarket’ – Melbourne, VIC. Sat Dec 14th, 1pm – 4pm.
QUEENSLAND
BrisStyle Indie Markets – Brisbane CBD, QLD. Sat Dec 7th, 9am – 4pm (City Hall) and Fri Dec 13th, 5pm – 9pm (King George Square). {Sybella pictured above}.
Vieille Branche Christmas Market – Albion, QLD. Sat Dec 14th, 10am – 4pm.
Miami Marketta – Gold Coast, QLD. Fri Dec 13th, 5pm – 10pm.
Handmade Redcliffe Christmas Markets – Sat 7th Dec, 2pm – 7pm.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Tweed Gallery Artisans’ Market – Tweed Heads, NSW. Sat Dec 7th, 10am – 4pm. {Deadwoodcreative pictured above}.
Summer Art Bazaar – Newcastle, NSW. Sat Dec 7th, 9am – 3pm.
Workshopped Designer Xmas Market – Surry Hills, NSW. Sat 14th Dec, 9:30am – 5pm.
The Olive Tree Market – Newcastle, NSW. Sat 21st Dec, 9am – 3pm.
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