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Christmas Finders Keepers market: online this weekend

In its final online event of the year, The Finders Keepers is hosting a three-day Christmas Online Market from tomorrow (Friday 19) to Sunday 21 November to promote a season of shopping well and supporting small.

More than 200 small creative businesses on the Finders Keepers Online Marketplace platform are taking part, offering market-only specials across the long weekend event to give mindful shoppers the chance to get their festive season gifts sorted. And there’s plenty of homewares on offer.

With promotions across every category from ethical fashion and jewellery to baby and kids, handmade homewares, local art, and gifts for him, the Christmas Online Market is the opportunity for conscious consumers to choose mindfully made this season.

Check out some of the amazing products and gifts on offer:

Ornament – slender Christmas tree by A Fiery Heart. From $26 to $42.

Illustrations by Andrina Manon. From $7.50 to $35.

North star necklace by Au Revoir Les Filles. $89.95.

Eucalypt Bark Mug by Beatrice the Potter. From $45 to $85.

Beeswax wraps by Beeswax Wraps Australia. From $10 to $55.

Playground Arty Fabric Planter by Kristina Forrest art & design. $39.

6pc Reusable Cutlery Set by Ekoroo. $29.

Wall prints by Post & Co. From $60 to $440

Abstract Trivets Set of Two Spotted Gum by TS Makers. $79.

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Finders Keepers starts today: shop the markets from your sofa

Regular trips to my local markets have been one of the things I’ve missed the most during the pandemic. Thankfully, the famous Finders Keepers Markets are offering the opportunity to experience everything we love about markets from the comfort and safety of our own homes. The online event starts today (4 March) and continues until Sunday.

Elph Ceramics homewares

Unable to hold the markets in person throughout 2020, the Finders Keepers have drawn in tens of thousands of shoppers through their online marketplace. They have now added this dedicated market weekend to their calendar.

Breezy Bird Studio artwork

The Finders Keepers have filled their virtual aisles with your favourite brands, labels and businesses for you to peruse. Take advantage of the exclusive artist discounts and offers over the next four days.

More Than Ever textiles

After the unprecedented difficulty of last year, events like this are vital to not only get Australia’s vibrant create community back on their feet, but to allow them to thrive.

Turner + Turner timber homewares

If you’re aching to give your homewares a much needed refresh, The Finders Keepers will certainly have pieces to catch your eye. Visit the online marketplace from today until Sunday and take advantage of their event exclusive offers. Of course, you’ll also find fashion, accessories, gifts and more too!

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DIY homewares at Craft Hunter’s Finders Keepers workshops

Fiona Michelon from DIY blog crafthunter.com.au will be offering a range of different classes to make something for your home or as a gift for a loved one at the upcoming Sydney Finders Keepers market.Artist_Melissa_Carey_by_Luisa Brimble_0575After taking in all of the inspiration from the market, sitting in on a workshop with a friend is the perfect way to escape the beautiful chaos for an hour or so and learn a new skill.theredthread_NeonCoilBowls_main2In addition to Fiona’s personalised leather purse workshop, she has collaborated with the likes of Lisa Tilse from We Are Scout blog to teach you fabric coil bowls, Melissa Carey for macramé plant hangers, and Bronte from Staple & Seed teaching woven wall hanging (which also includes your own weaving kit to take home).Leather_Keyring_Drop_In_Anytime_Workshop_$15_eachThe Finders Keepers Market is running from 11-to-13 December at the Australian Technology Park in Eveleigh. Check out the workshop schedule and pricing here.

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Designers in bloom at Finders Keepers Spring Summer Markets

Spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than at The Finders Keepers Spring Summer Markets?

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The festival vibes and boutique fun will be returning to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney over October, November and December, where they will showcase a vast array of independent designers, artists and musicians from all around Australia.

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“We have been curating an exciting line-up of the best local designers from each state, some of which are new on the scene and some much loved favourites,” said Sarah Thornton, co-director of Finders Keepers. “Every year our community of emerging designers is growing, and it is a pleasure to be able to celebrate their work with a weekend of festivities, food, music and of course inspiring design.”

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Whether it’s a moreish gourmet pizza from The Happy Camper pizza truck, or a decadent made-to-order dessert from St. Gerry, Melbournians won’t have to look hard to find a good time this October long weekend. Hosted at the Royal Exhibition Building, dog owners will find doggy beds worth showing off at Nice Digs, and jewellery lovers can expect handcrafted wooden beauties at Woodfolk.

This is merely the tip of the iceberg, with over 250 stalls offering everything from cutting edge fashion and artisan ceramics to organic coffee. Only $2 entry and free for kids under 12, there will be something for everyone at the Finders Keepers Spring Summer Market.

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Brisbane will get a taste at the Old Museum from Saturday 7 to Sunday 8 of November, and Sydney will have to wait for the Australian Technology Park to host it Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December.

To view the full line-up of amazing designers, artists, musicians and food trucks that will be at the Melbourne markets keep be sure to check out the Finders Keepers blog.

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The Finders Keepers founders who made markets seriously cool

Struggling to find a suitable market to sell their wares, fashion designer Sarah Thornton and jewellery designer Brooke Johnston, decided to take matters into their own hands. Creating what would become the extremely popular Finders Keepers market, the seven-year-old event now runs bi-annually in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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Sarah and Brooke

“We dreamed up the concept of collaborating with like-minded emerging designers that sold really unique up and coming designs,” explains Sarah. “We then started really small with 20 designers and it all snowballed organically from there. The ‘design market’ was not yet a thing in Australia.”

Having met after Brooke moved to Sydney and started dating Sarah’s cousin (they’re now married!), the girls had an instant connection. Similar creatively, they started Finders Keepers as a hobby, not paying themselves a wage and working in their spare time.

“There was no real business plan or financial plan in place,” says Sarah. “We had no idea what we were doing! As we grew, we needed more time, resources and staff and had to grow up in so many ways. It’s been such a crazy journey but I do believe if we hadn’t started it out of passion alone, I don’t think we would have started it at all. You sometimes need to go into these things blindly and put your whole heart and soul into them!”

Strong supporters of independent design, everything on offer is from a small business owner and mostly handmade or sourced and made in Australia. With their products ranging from fashion, jewellery, homewares, art, lighting, plants, beauty and food products, the girls pride themselves on showcasing not just amazing goods, but having a beautifully curated event.

“While Finders Keepers is primarily a design and art market event that brings together talented designers from all around Australia, you will also find live music, workshops, inspiration, food and beverages and great locally made products to take home. We have a passion for bringing independent design to the forefront and creating a platform for emerging designers, artists and musicians to showcase their work in a supportive and creative atmosphere.”

With upcoming winter events in May (Sydney) and July (Brisbane and Melbourne), the girls don’t plan on slowing down. “We’ve been working on getting Finders Keepers to new states and even looking overseas as a one-day-dream. We just want to continue holding great inspiring events and helping small business owners grow their own little dreams too.”

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Finders Keepers back in Melbourne next month

The Finders Keepers Markets are returning to Melbourne on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 April 2013 at the Royal Exhibition Building, for the annual Autumn/Winter event. The market allows for independent Australian artists and designers to showcase their work. With over 200 designers, these markets are set to be the biggest yet!

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