The Leather Trading Co. Duffle Bag

New designers at the Handmade Canberra Christmas Market

The Handmade Canberra Christmas Market is the biggest of our four markets and is the perfect way to get your Christmas shopping sorted. This year our Christmas Market runs over three big days – 8, 9 & 10 December, 2023 – and over 260 stallholders will be showcasing their products. This is going to be … Read more

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Macaron De Paris

Gourmet food & drink at the Handmade Market

Discover an amazingly diverse range of gourmet food and drinks from our much-loved gourmet food hall in the Coorong pavilion at the next Canberra market. Whether you are looking for a gourmet food sweet treat, a savoury dish or a refreshing beverage, there’s something for everyone. To get your taste buds tingling, we have curated … Read more

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Happy Day People Deadset Legends Puzzle

Shop Local this Christmas at the Handmade Canberra EPIC Markets

There is nothing better than hearing the chatter of people as they move through the EPIC markets pavilions, the exclamations of delight from customers as they fall in love with a handmade product and, of course, the tantalising aromas of different cuisines emerging from our Gourmet Food Hall – all the things that make our … Read more

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Beeswax Wraps Australia Handmade Wraps

Creating the perfect Spring picnic

Is there anything more beautiful than seeing the buds blossom begin to form and flowers starting to bloom, letting us know that Spring is here and better weather is just around the corner? What better way to relish the change of season than by getting outside in the clean, crisp air, and enjoying a good … Read more

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Upswitch Camera

Last Minute Gift Ideas – Gift Cards for Him

No matter the occasion, a gift card for him from an Australian small business is bound to impress! With such a wide range of designers and producers in our midst making everything from gin to skin care, you are sure to find the perfect gift for the special men in your life. The designers and … Read more

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Hey Laidy Guitar Strap Australian Made Fathers Day Gift

Australian Made Father’s Day Gifts

With Father’s Day right around the corner it’s time to start thinking about how to spoil your dad this year, and nothing says ‘I love you’ than an Australian Made Father’s day gift. We all know how hard it can be to come up with the ultimate gift for the dad who has everything, but … Read more

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Bathurst Grange Distillery Rose Garden Gin

Meet the Maker: Bathurst Grange Distillery

Established in 2014, Bathurst Grange Distillery is a family-owned and operated business located on The Grange heritage estate near Bathurst, NSW. As an award-winning craft distillery and cellar door, they’ve been producing small-batch handmade gin and whisky since 2019. With a “paddock-to-bottle” ethos, they grow many of their ingredients such as barley, junipers, and gin … Read more

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Polly's Farm Calendula Salve

Here’s who is new at our July Winter Market in Canberra! 

If you are looking for something to do during the colder months, our July winter markets in Canberra are just the thing! With over 250+ stallholders from all over Australia showcasing their wares across three indoor pavilions (all with heating!) each Winter, we are sure you will find some new designers and producers to fall … Read more

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Bandicute's Personalised Easter Egg Hunt Stakes displayed in a garden with Easter eggs.

Celebrate Easter with Handmade Goodies

Our stallholders love preparing for Easter and making sure you don’t miss out! From personalised Easter Egg Hunt signs to Chocolate Bilbies, our stallholders have you covered with handmade Easter gifts, for however you celebrate Easter each year. Who else is egg-cited?! If you’re looking for more Australian made Easter products you can browse from … Read more

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Brentos Creative Co Framed Art Print

New Designers to the April Autumn Handmade Market

We are always welcoming new designers and producers into the Handmade Community. Here are some of the designers that joined us at our April 2023 market. Explore some of the other new designers in the handmade community in our Australian Made Directory!

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Danny Balboa's Sauce Co

Gift Cards Online – Give the gift of choice

If you’re stuck for gift ideas for that someone special in your life, why not give the gift of choice with a gift card online from one of our many talented makers? Gift cards offer the recipient the flexibility for them to choose something they truly love, and our Handmade Directory makes it easy for … Read more

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The Canberra Distillery Gin

Meet the Maker: The Canberra Distillery

The story of The Canberra Distillery is a tale of years of dedication and continual iteration to perfect a craft.  Tim, the founder of The Canberra Distillery, began distilling as a hobby and tweaked his distilling process over the years through a lot of trial and error. Once he was happy with the results he … Read more

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Freed Beverages Pineapple Coconut

Delicious organic food and drink to tempt your taste buds

Welcome to the heart of mindful living, where the choice to embrace Australian-made food and beverages, crafted from organic produce, takes center stage. Delve into our online directory, a treasure trove of goodness featuring over 140 food and drink producers from across Australia, offering a delightful array of pure, and often organic delights. Here, you’ll … Read more

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Honey & Glow Body Balm

Celebrating World Bee Day

Did you know that Australian Native Bees are vital for our food supply and are responsible for the pollination of approximately 80% of the food we eat!  Not only that, they also pollinate  one third of the World’s flowers.  That’s why this World Bee Day we are just buzzing with excitement to help spread the … Read more

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Blondiez and Browniez Caramel Pretzel

Sweet Decadent Desserts

Prepare yourself for an irresistible adventure that captures the very essence of Canberra’s sweet creations through a celebration of taste, art, and sheer talent. Explore a vibrant world where Canberra’s artisan makers transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary culinary delights, crafting desserts that echo their profound love for inventive flavor combinations and their unwavering dedication to … Read more

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Emme Mac Black French Press Coffee

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Christmas

If you have been looking for the perfect gift for a special person this Christmas and still haven’t found it, don’t panic! We have done the work for you and found a great range of last minute gift ideas for Christmas from makers that will deliver a gift voucher right to your inbox. Print it … Read more

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DM Pottery Ceramic Flannel Flower Range

The Best Handmade Gifts in Australia

The Handmade Market is THE place to go for Handmade Gifts in Australia. With such a diverse range of products being made across our thriving community of over 550 Australian makers, you are bound to find something for everyone. As you stroll through our Christmas market, you’ll encounter a curated selection of gifted makers, each … Read more

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