Supporting Australian Made at Handmade Canberra EPIC Markets

There is nothing better than hearing the chatter of people as they move through the market pavilions, the exclamations of delight from customers as they fall in love with a handmade product and, of course, the tantalising aromas emerging from our Gourmet Food Hall – all the things that make our market such a great experience to be a part of!

Every market has fresh new stallholders alongside many returning stallholders who always have new designs on offer, making the Handmade Market the place to be to keep up with fresh and emerging design trends. It’s not your ordinary market… think high quality, unique and on trend wares. We pride ourselves on bringing the most talented Australian made makers to Canberra to connect them with customers passionate about supporting Australian made. Entry to the market is free, but we do encourage a gold coin donation to our Charity Door Greeters, Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief.

Below are just a few of the very talented makers we are welcoming to the Handmade Market on 13-14 June. View the full market lineu p of stallholders attending the market to start getting your shopping list ready.

Sheng Yi Lee Identity Art Print — **Sheng Yi** is a Malaysian-Australian visual artist based in Melbourne. She works with various traditional painting media, such as gouache and watercolour, to bring her artworks to life. More recently Sheng Yi has also begun to express her ideas with clay. She operates from her home studio in Richmond.

Subtle Tea Pre-mixed Vodka Iced Tea in a Can — **Subtle Tea** crafts clean, refreshing vodka iced teas using real loose-leaf tea, real fruit, and absolutely no sugar, sweeteners, or preservatives. Brewed in small batches in Victoria, this light, crisp drink was born out of the search for a better-tasting, better-for-you alcoholic drink.

Hungry Kids Club Sushi Buds — Vickie channels her love for food, design and all things whimsical into **Hungry Kids Club**. She creates adorable and charming food themed ceramic homewares, that will put a smile on your face, and a splash of colour into your home! Everything is created by hand, in small batches, with love.

Little Geraldine Botanicals Range — **Little Geraldine’s** designs are all about finding joy in the little things in life. Everything is designed and made by Nat using acrylic and timber as her main mediums. Many of her pieces have a strong art deco influence, and she takes inspiration from the dopamine dressing trend, creating playful, geometric pieces for the bold at heart.

Jambo Kenyan Marinades — **Jambo Foods** brings the heart of Kenya to every kitchen with authentic BBQ marinades inspired by traditional Swahili recipes. Their products are handcrafted in small batches using natural ingredients. Loved by customers for their rich taste and versatility, the marinades make grilling, roasting or adding depth to everyday meals effortless.

Polly's Farm Botanical Candles — **Polly’s Farm** makes natural botanical skincare products that nourish your body and protect the land from which they’re made.
Locally grown, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil forms the foundation of their range of soaps, bath soaks, lotions, lip balms, and liquid washes, rich in antioxidants and nutrients to ensure the ultimate nourishment for your skin.

Nicola Bannerman Silver Leaf Pendant and Earrings — **Nicola Bannerman** makes elegant jewellery with a distinctive sculptural style. Recycling metals whenever possible, Nicola’s jewellery is made to last. Her feminine and sophisticated jewellery is a stylish addition to any outfit and is perfect for gifts, or to celebrate a special occasion.

Motion Ceramics Coloured Small Tumblers — **Motion Ceramics** is a collaboration between Jeff Crozier and Iris Rees, based on the South Coast of NSW. Creating wheel thrown, functional ware that can be found in leading Sydney restaurants, their ceramics are a combination of clean lines and subtle tones playing with the raw clay beneath.

Goomo Thistle Scarf and Raglan Grey Mitt — **Goomo** handmakes beautiful quality ladieswear, babywear, and merino socks. Garments in their ranges are designed and hand produced exclusively in their Geelong home-based studio, featuring natural fibres and Australian merino fabric, and boldly combined contemporary colours.

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