Shelbyville

Bookbinding classes coming up - August, September & October 2011

Over the next few months - the last weekends of August, September and October to be precise - Shelbyville is offering a range of 3 different bookbinding classes, including:

a) a softcover leatherbound book
b) a variety of different miniature books
or
c) a coptic-bound hardcover book

These are the dates and details (below), so please get in touch via the email mentioned if you're keen to book a spot in any of the classes. There are only 8 spaces in each class (nice & friendly!) so please be quick to reserve your spot :)

   
  

 

And here is a little more information about each of the different classes (click to enlarge):

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions or you'd like to book a place in any of the classes, please feel free to email me at michelle@shelbyville.com.au any time. I am also happy to email you a copy of the info above if requested.

Happy Sunday :)

Michelle
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Brisbane Finders Keepers wrap-up

Yes, yes, I know it's nearly the end of July, and it's taken me this long to blog-post my Finders Keepers wrap-up, but hey, that's life with a new baby! Better late than never, I suppose ;)

 
Putting the finishing touches to the Shelbyville table before the doors opened

  
A lovely customer perusing the Shelbyville table.
(photo by Mark Lobo)

We did indeed enjoy a terrific weekend - the stalls/music/food were all top-notch, the Old Museum venue was spectacular, and the atmosphere was just incredible. Those Finders Keepers girls certainly know how to put on a brilliant event..!

 
Brisbane came through with some gorgeous winter weather, perfect for the outdoor eating and music.
(photo by Mark Lobo)

 
Studio two, bird's eye view.
(photo by Mark Lobo)

I love the way Mark Lobo captures the true 'feel' of the markets - his photography constantly amazes me! Check out his work over here at www.marklobo.com.au and also over here at the Finders Keepers blog http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/blog/2011/07/brisbane-markets-aw11-wrap-up/

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Shelbyville's vintage pencil brooches

 
Vintage bingo marker pendants

 
1" button badges, displayed in some old gem-sorting trays I found!
(Photos by Mark Lobo)

It's been quite a while since Shelbyville's been at a Finders Keepers, so there was something really nice in being back there again, allbeit in different circumstances, i.e. a nursing baby has never been part of the equation before, and nor has a baby capsule that makes packing the car and transporting the stock somewhat trickier!

The little man seemed to enjoy the market experience... when he wasn't sleeping soundly in the bucket in the corner, he was being cooed over and cuddled by all sorts of lovely ladies around the markets!

 

 
Sharing the love (while mummy goes shopping); Stocking up on cuddles with Phoebe

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One of the things I love best about these type of markets is the sense of discovery in finding new and interesting and beautiful things. Some of my favourite finds this FK market were:

Kylie & Sarah's gorgeous collaboration of clay and crochet - little tiny sculptures called 'wait stones', looking so sweet in the centre of the Paper Boat Press table.

 
(photo by Mark Lobo)

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My friend Lou's intrigueing little project called Postale Society which can be described as an unlisted club for the collecting & telling of stories through correspondence for the revival of the postal custom.

Check it out over here at www.postalesociety.com.au

 

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(Photo by Mark Lobo)

...And this, what I reckon is the BEST use of old cuisennaire blocks I've ever seen - as price signage on the Madz Has Runaway stall. Love it!

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(Photo by Mark Lobo)

And as always, it was lovely to see Herbert & Friends at the market with Torunn's stall filled with the cutest felt creatures ever. My heart melts just looking at this sweet little red panda!

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Opposite me was the Bespoke Letterpress stall, utterly brimming with Alischa's gorgeous letterpressed goodies and other bits and bobs. I know I wasn't the only one who spent many a pretty penny at this stall, it was irresistible!

 
Bespoke Letterpress stall

(Photos by Mark Lobo)

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And to conclude, just a few photos snapped around the Old Museum over the weekend:

Spooky Old Museum - wish I had more time to explore...

 
Opening Saturday morning; Closing Sunday night

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And finally, a huge, huge, HUGE thanks to my hubby DD and my dear friend Miss Jill for all their incredible help running the stall over the weekend while I was mostly on Mummy duties - thanks guys, I couldn't have done it without you :)
Mwaa, mwaa, mwaa.

Michelle
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Brisbane Finders Keepers market - this weekend!!

Short and quick post - Shelbyville is very busy getting things ready for the Finders Keepers markets held this weekend in Brisbane! Here's all the important details about the big event...

 

Where, When, How:

This weekend, the markets are on:
Saturday 2nd July, 10am - 5pm
Sunday 3rd July, 10am - 5pm

The markets will be held at:
The Old Museum
Cnr Bowen Bridge Road & Gregory Terrace,
Herston

Public transport:
Bowen Hills and Brunswick Street railway stations are less than a 10 minute walk from The Old Museum, and buses access the surrounding streets regularly. For further information on public transport, phone the Transinfo line on 13 12 30, or visit  www.transinfo.qld.gov.au

Parking:
There is no Parking available onsite and unfortunately the RNA showgrounds is unable to provide parking to Finders Keepers patrons this time.

ATMs:
The nearest ATM is a 10 minute walk at Fortitude Valley Station on Brunswick Street.

:: MUSIC ::
Saturday, July 2nd
10.45 – Winter Solstice
11.30 – Mardi Lumsden and the Rising Sea
12.20 – Our Ithaca Creek
1.20 – Tim Nelson and The Cub Scouts
2.30 – Swaying Buildings
3.30 – Jeremy Neale

Sunday, July 3rd
10.45 – We The Ghosts
11.30 – Bity Booker
12.20 – Inland Sea
1.20 – Pear and the Awkward Orchestra
2.30 – Ed Guglielmino
3.30 – Dom Miller

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The Finders Keepers only come to Brisbane twice a year, and if previous Finders Keepers markets are any indication, this'll be a fabulous weekend, featuring some of the best independent designer-makers in all of Australia..!

If you make it along, we'd love you to swing by the Shelbyville stall and say hello. My cute little mascot may even be available for snuggles... :)

Michelle
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