Some new stallholders in April

It's Winter, we're indoors, come and see our lovely little market.

Some of our new stallholders work in glass, knit clothes and booties, there are bags galore and some new fair traders.

Should be a lovely day......we have a new coffee man....

Ivanhoe Makers Market 2011

The Ivanhoe Makers Market starts off for 2011 on Saturday February 19th between 10 - 3.30pm at the Banyule Arts Space, 14 Ivanhoe Parade, Ivanhoe.
We would love to profile some of the stallholders unique and lovely products on this blog - like a "Spotlight on ......".
So please send us some info and pictures of what you make to: ivanhoemakersmarket@gmail.com
Please spread the word around about the market - if everyone does a little then a lot gets done!!
Keep safe and take care,
Susan at the Livingstone Community Centre :-)

Last chance before Christmas!

They say that there are lots of people who haven't finished their Christmas shopping. Come to Ivanhoe Makers Market tomorrow and get beautiful handmade gifts for your friends and family.

Our beautiful food stalls: Creative Hunger and Designer Foods both have two tables full of goodness for gifts and for your Christmas meals. Check them out.

We're full to the brim with wonderful stallholders including two fair trade stalls, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and a whole lot more. Hope to see you there!

A Message from LCC

Hi everyone,

Just a quick hello to all the market stallholders and update from the Livingstone Community Centre (LCC). I hope you all are well and gearing up for our two Christmas Markets.

Some of you may have seen an article in the Leader Newspaper which had a great photo of Shirley and Lena. Unfortunately they said the market was being held here at the Livingstone Community Centre which is not the case. The market will still be held at the Banyule Arts Space. Hopefully we will see a correction in the "What's On" column this week.
Please let me know your plans re the Dec 18th and Feb 19th markets as soon as possible.

The December Market will showcase our choir Phoenix Singers over the lunch period - time to be confirmed - and hopefully we will have a special appearance from Santa Claus at the Market and down the main street.

If any of you have any questions, suggestions, grievances please contact me on the LCC number of 9497 2014.

I will not be attending the November Market but hope to make it in December.

Best wishes,

Susan McLaughlin
LCC Co-ordinator.

Wet and windy October

Yes, I know, it's going to be a wet, cold and windy day tomorrow. We're inside! Come and visit us and see the new stallholders:

Susie Salomon - she was at the market last month and has the most delightful cards and works with paper.

and the new stallholders this month:

Gayle Speirs - Special things jewellery
Serene Paul - Children's clothing and accessories
Paula Engelbrecht - Fabric Advent Calendars (apparently they gorgeous and priced to sell!)
Stewart Baldwin - Designers

Have you seen our signs around Ivanhoe? Come and visit us!

Leaves and Lotions

We have lots of lovely stallholders at Ivanhoe, one of the joys of being a stallholder there. One of our newer stallholders is Angie. She delighted us all in August with beautiful chocolates to help celebrate our birthday. I'm quite partial to her teas!

Leaves and Lotions

A little bit about Me!

Several years ago I discovered I am sensitive to the rays from the sun when they hit my skin. This discovery got me thinking hard about some of the everyday products I put on my skin through washing and moisturising. These items were meant to be positive and therapeutic and yet they all contained chemicals! I knew this had to change and that’s where my journey began.

Having studied the benefits and researching into oil use and natural products, I began creating my own. At first just for myself and my family, to then being able to offer these goodies to others such as you – to help benefit the mind, body and spirit! I try my best to keep my products affordable for everyday use through low overheads and simple packaging – I will not compromise on quality!

A little note:

I believe in holistically helping to heal the Earth and those living on it by (where possible) using recyclable packaging and sustainable materials.

Welcome from the Livingstone Community Centre

Hello to all Ivanhoe Makers Market stallholders and supporters.
My name is Susan and I am the Coordinator of the Livingstone Community Centre (LCC). I look forward to meeting some of you and reading your blogs.

The LCC is very happy and excited to be taking over the administration of the market from the Banyule City Council.

LCC is a registered Neighbourhood House in Banyule and is also a ministry of the Ivanhoe Baptist Church.
The Centre is a place for friendship, learning and belonging and seeks to strengthen community in a safe and positive environment and to nurture the social, intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of all who participate.
Please come along and visit and support the Market as much as possible and please be patient whilst we make this important transition!

Take care and bye for now!!
Susan :-)

Celebrating three years and a new Beginning

As many of you would know our future has been a bit hazy. However, it is with great pleasure and relief that we can announce that the Livingstone Community Centre has agreed to take over the management of our wonderful little market.

So this month we will be celebrating our 3rd birthday and looking forward to the future. Come and say hello to all our stallholders.

In particular, we'd like to welcome:

Dorothy Meng and family, who draw the most wonderful portraits. They were in much demand at our July market.
Dorothy Higgins and friends and their wonderful knitwear.

Brand new to the market are:

Julie O'Connell with her hand painted embroidery patterns
Leony Malak with delightful hand embroidered childrens t-shirts.

Hope to see you soon.

Yeah, we have a future!

Sorry about the lack of posts, but it's been quite a journey, but right now, the Livingstone Community Centre has agreed to take over the running of the market with a trial of six months, after August.

More information will follow, as we have it.

So come along and show your support. Todays market (Saturday the 17th) is on from 10am till 4pm. We have some new stallholders and of course our lovely regulars.

See you there

Saturday's the day!

Just a quick reminder that the market is on again this Saturday (the 19th) at Banyule Arts Space in Ivanhoe Parade in Ivanhoe, from 10am till 4pm.

Come and see us and show your support for this wonderful market.