Northside Makers at Carols in All Nations

It's that time of year, the time for getting together with friends and family, the time for having way too much on your calendar and the time for seasonally inappropriate holiday songs. The City of Darebin is embracing all these special things tonight with their annual Carols in All Nations.

Carols in All Nations

All Nations Park, Northcote

Saturday 12th December 6pm-10pm

It's a wonderful excuse to keep the kids out late, meet up with your neighbours and hairdresser and second cousins, have a sing and get a warm fuzzy glow that will hopefully last another thirteen days.

Northside Makers will have an extravaganza stall at the carols tonight. There'll be a wealth of goodies from Northside Makers members on offer so make sure you've got some cash left over after stuffing yourself at the food tents. Please drop in and say howdy to Jennie and Jay - we'll be the ones singing "We're All Going On A Summer Holiday".

Photo originally uploaded at wollahra.nsw.gov.au

At a loose WEEKend? September 18-20

It's the weekend again! Here's the fabbest places to be seen on your days off.

Royal Melbourne Show
It's Showtime! Baa lambs, craft, chainsaws and scones. What a big day out.
Thursday 17th - Tuesday 27th October

Royal Melbourne Showgrounds,

Epsom Road, Ascot Vale.

Safety In Art
Informal networking event with craftspeople and designers about small business issues and inspiration. Get feedback on your plans and lend someone else a brain for their storm.

RSVP to Creative Women's Circle.
Saturday 19th September,

11am-12pm,

Guildford Lane Gallery

20-24 Guildford Lane CBD




Ivanhoe Makers Market
Another fantastic market displaying unique handmade quality wares. It's on the third Saturday of every month which lucky for us, makes it this weekend.

Saturday 19th September
10am - 4pm
14 Ivanhoe parade,
Ivanhoe.



Skirt & Shirt Market
Spend a heavenly Sunday at Abbotsford Convent and familiarise yourself with Melbourne's emerging fashion designers. Maybe the designer of the skirt or shirt you buy could go on to win the next season of Project Runway! There's also a swag of accessories and craft including Northsider Flickettysplits.
Sunday 20th September
10am-4pm
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Free entry

At a loose end for what to do this weekend, August 21-23

It's the weekend! Here's Northside Makers Collective's guide to the best places to be seen on your days off.

Queen Victoria Woman's Center Open Day
Take on a tour of the womens centre, check out the exhibitions but most of all pick up some scrummy gingerbread from Melbourne Epicure and a new brooch from Curlypops who'll be two Northside gals taking part in the market supporting women in micro business.

Saturday 22nd August
10.30 - 3.30
210 Lonsdale St
Melbourne

CERES Organic Food and Craft Market
Pick up some local ingredients for lunch or dine at the cafe while the kids enjoy the great outdoors.

Saturday 22nd August (and every Saturday)
9.00-1.00
CERES Community Environment Park
8 Lee St, East Brunswick



Northside Makers Coffee and Crochet
Join us for our first social event.
Don't worry if you can't crochet, the coffee and coversation will be flowing too.

Sunday 23rd August
1.00-3.00
Crunch Cafe
660 High St, Thornbury

EPIEL 2009 Fundraiser
Everyday People Improving Everyday Lives is a non-profit group providing funds and material support to people in need through their online services. They've got an online opshop for their clients - why not make a donation of goods or money? EPIEL have their big fundraiser this Sunday with bands, comedy, facepainting and more.

Sunday 23rd August
Fitzroy Bowling and Sports Club

578 Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy

$5 adults, kids free

Photo by Skylark Face Painting

At a loose WEEKend? August 14-16

It's the weekend! Here's Northside Makers Collective's guide to the best places to be seen on your days off.

Carlton Gardens Primary School Farmers' Market
Been thinking about starting the 100 Mile Diet? A local farmers' market is the best place to stock up.
3rd Saturday of each month
9am - 1pm
Carlton Gardens Primary School
215 Rathdowne St Carlton
Free entry



Brunswick Women's Choir Farewell Concerts
Two farewell concerts will raise money for the choir's upcoming tour.
Saturday 15th August
2:30pm & 7:30pm
Brunswick Uniting Church
212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
$15/$12 conc/$6 kids


Small Business Lifestyle Market
Pop into this market featuring a selection of Victorian small businesses showcasing new lifestyle enhancing products and services.
Sunday 16th August
12pm-4pm
Atrium and BMW Edge, Federation Square CBD
Free entry!

Open Studios: Abbotsford Convent
To add to the excitement of the monthly Shirt & Skirt Market at Abbotsford Convent, it's also Open Studios day. Drop in on soap makers, jewellers, painters and more to see how it's done.
Sunday 16th August
10am-4pm
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Free entry

Persuasion: Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen
Mister. Darcy's. Shirt. 'Nuff said.
Until 8th November
10am-5pm, closed Tuesdays
NGV International
180 St Kilda Rd CBD
Free entry







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