Maleny Hand Made

In view of my previous post I thought I'd mention a few of local things I think are great for Christmas (or any time of year for that mater!)


Kindling
are Nina and James who design sustainable ethical products. Thier t-shirts are beautiful and they have a unique range of cards and other fabric products. Nina says
"Inspired by the good ‘ol days (when you could buy a telly that lasted sixteen years) we aim for sustainability and ethical practice . No short cuts, no factories, just quality for longevity and life."



Mukti has been developing her range of organic skincare for the last 8 years when founder Mukti became frustrated at the lack of choice available for ethically produced organic skincare.
Mukti is a great ethical company that supports ethical organisations locally and globally.
Mukti says...
We create…

* handcrafted products made fresh daily
* products that feed and nurture the skin
* labels that state all ingredients

We believe in…

* love
* truth and transparency
* recycling
* renewable resources
* sustainability
* buying back carbon emissions
* social responsibility by assigning a portion of our profits to charities with which we are aligned

We avoid…

* lies
* negative speech and actions
* harming others
* nasties – petrochemicals, synthetics, fragrances, GMO’s
* unrealistic, untruthful marketing claims




Audrey and Rose is the creation of Sarah Rayner and Lee Sisson. Inspired by classic design from the 40's 50's and 60's, Audrey and Rose handbags, jewels and homewares are beautifully crafted, locally made, sustainably sourced and just plain fabulous.




Fliss Dodd makes her witty beautiful toys from recycled and vintage fabrics mixed with delicate, patterned Japanese fabric. A committed environmentalist and wonderful gardener Fliss has an interesting blog called Udder

Most of this is within 10 minutes walk of my front door. And...those of you who live far away if this hasn't convinced you to come on holiday to Queensland I don't know what will. We also have beautiful golden beaches stretching for miles, sunny weather and tropical fruit!

Buying local isn't just for food

Rebecca and I in a state of exhaustion after the sale.

Rebecca the Wrecker and I had a studio sale at my house last weekend. This is the beginning of our small touring show. The next date is at Kelvin Grove Urban Village.

“Made by Hand” is at shop 5b (in front of Woolworths)
Kelvin Grove Urban Village
Friday the 28th of November at 4pm – 8pm
And
Saturday the 29th of November 9am-3pm.


It is always great to have an open studio in my little town. I get to meet lots of people who are interested in ceramics and the local community gets to know what I do. It is my mission this Christmas, in these times of financial doom and gloom, to urge people to buy local.
Buying local isn't just for food.


My friend Melissa's little dollies.

Supporting local artists enriches the community by creating employment. The financial benefits of this flow back into the community through artists spending their cash on local goods and services. Most people really enjoy living in communities that include some artists and artists continue to doggedly pursue their aesthetic and philosophical goals despite their poorly paid profession.

Preserve your local community, give yourself a treat that continues to give pleasure for years and....
Buy local this Christmas.

inspiration - Miriam Makebe

Miriam Makebe died yesterday.

I first became aware of Makebe when I saw her on video, performing in the huge concert before the legendary boxing match between George Foreman and Mohammed Ali in the classic film "Rumble in the Jungle". Known throughout the world as Mama Afrika this wonderful woman fought to free South Africa from the shackles of apartheid. She used her voice both to comfort through song and to speak out against injustice when she testified before the United Nations against aparheid. Makebe discovered that the government had revoked her passport when she tried to return home to attend her mother's funeral. She toured the world and supported liberty and human dignity.

She suffered a heart attack onstage at a concert in Italy performing in a concert against the Camorra a mafia style organisation.
Miriam Makebe died singing.

When I think about brave artists from other countries who continue to inspire and speak out against oppression it makes me aware of the role artists play in society. When political power is abused artists, writers, and performers are thrown in jail. In our comfortable democracy we mustn't forget that in choosing the arts as a profession we have a responsibility to speak out. To illuminate the world. In good times it is easier to create but we have to keep working, inspire, mobilising and speaking through our chosen medium in the hard times too.

yes we can

yes we can



Congratulations on your new president.

Made by Hand- contemporary handmade jewellery and porcelain

A lot of exciting things are coming up fast as fast can be...
This Saturday we are having a garage sale to get rid of heaps of junk in preparation for the
...Exciting, Stupendous, Super-fun Open Studio, Travelling Craft Circus.

Sultana of Smashing, jeweller, Rebecca Ward and I have created an exhibition called "Made By Hand". It includes many of our classic pieces and some exciting new work with an emphasis on individual, classic, environmentally aware porcelain and jewellery.

The Maleny Open Studio is just the beginning of a small traveling circus- I mean exhibition we are taking on tour.



There are FOUR different times spread over THREE venues leading up to the end of the year.


Made by Hand @ Maleny Studio Sale

Saturday 15 November
9am - 4pm
Venue: The Studio
23 Cedar Street
Maleny



Made by Hand @ Kelvin Grove Urban Village

Friday 28 November 4pm - 8pm &
Saturday 29 November 9am - 3pm.
Venue: Shop R5b, The Village Centre
cnr Musk Avenue and Caraway Street
Kelvin Grove Urban Village
Undercover parking available via Ramsgate Street (free on weekends).


Made by Hand @ GoMA
Gallery Store Christmas Design Market

Saturday 6 December
9am - 5pm
Venue: Gallery Store forecourt
GoMA - Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley Place, South Brisbane


Cash and cheque payments only please.

For information
Phone: 07 3861 0157 or 0411 213 610
Email: shannongarson@yahoo.com
www. shannongarson.com
www.rebeccawardjewellery.com