It's market season...

...or at least it feels that way right now! Throughout May and into June, there appears to be a different market on every weekend.

Last weekend I had my stall at the Hope Street Markets (my second HSM... I also had a stall at the Summer market in early February), and it sure was a busy busy busy weekend. Held in a new *bigger* venue, the Paddington Town Hall, the variety of products on offer was fantastic, and the crowds enthusiastically piled in. Terrific weekend, and my big 'thanks' to Jojo for coming down from Brisbane to help me man the stall both days.

Here are a few snaps:

 
^ an overview shot from the balcony at one end of the hall.

^ Jojo hard at work!

^ me on the stall, before the crowds came...!

This weekend - Sunday 25th May - is the zine fair hosted by the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) in the Rocks from 11am until 6pm (as part of the Sydney Writer's Festival). There'll be about 50 or so stalls, and while its focus is supposedly zines, there'll certainly be a lot more on offer. I'll have my Shelbyville stall there, with all its variety of goodies, so please drop by and say hello if you're in the vicinity. Expect also to see some live music, artist talks, and of course the MCA exhibitions while you're there. More details available on the MCA website (link above).

Next weekend - Saturday 31st May - is the Mister Market at the Penrith Regional Gallery from 12-4pm. Timed to coincide with the gallery's 'contemporary masculinity' exhibition, the Mister Market features "macho mercho" as well as the usual variety of handmade, artistic things. Should be a nice day out, even if it is a bit of a trek out of town...!

Comments

[Maria]

To market, to market to buy a fat pig!
I love going to the markets! Hope Street was so much fun =) It must feel so great to be selling things you've made yourself.

[Shelbyville]

So many markets at the moment! It's manic! And yeh, it's certainly nice to be able to sell my handmade things. Sure beats watching television anyway.
:)