Did you watch the first episode of 'Made by Hand' last night?

We hope you managed to catch the inaugural episode of Made by Hand last night on Channel 31! Don't worry if you missed out though, as you can catch up on episodes on the Made by Hand website as soon as they're aired.

The first episode featured milliner Richard Nylon, the Australian Tapestry Workshop and the Blacksmiths' Association - great stuff that you can check out here!

Next week's episode (airing on Wednesday 6 July at 8.30pm) features CRAFT VICTORIA! So make sure you watch that one, it'll definitely be good.



Image credit: Made by Hand

BLESS & SOLIDARITY THING opening night!

Here are some photos of the good-looking crowd from our recent opening, a big thank you to Lily Feng our awesome photographer!

The BLESS exhibition will finish up at the end of July, while Antuong Nguyen & PAGEANT's collaborative installation with Masato Takasaka & SIBLING will close this Saturday to make way for World Food Books.






Click here to view more photos on our Facebook page!

Opening speaker Kate Rhodes

 

  

SHOP BLESS part 2!

BLESS x Longchamp donut bag, $385, linen and leather

BLESS x Weekday swimtrunks, $90, size Medium, Large

BLESS shopperbag top, $265, size Medium

BLESS assorted leather straps, $65

BLESS puff sandals, $680, either in natural (size 37) SOLD! or black (size 38)

See anything you like?

FYI, we are able to take interstate/international orders, just call us on 03 9650 7775 or email us to ask us a question or to make delivery arrangements.


If you missed the first peek at what we've got in store, please click here.

Reminder: Craft Hatch applications due next Wed 30 June!

Hello everyone!
Just a reminder that applications to participate in our jumbo Craft Hatch market in August are due this Wednesday 30 June.

To refresh your memory, in August Craft Hatch will be moving to the generously spacious 1000 £ Bend which can only mean several things: more artists, more space, MORE BETTER! Oh and did we mention there's a sweet skylight, a yummy cafe and free Wi-Fi too?

If appreciating rather than making is more your thing, keep an eye out for us and our merry crew of 30 talented artists on Saturday 13 August, from 11am to 4pm.

Wanna present your wares at this jumbo market? Click here to download market FAQs, or click here to apply!

Studio visit: The Gently Unfurling Sneak

This week, CLOG is proud to present a studio visit to someone very dear to us. Say hello to Anika Cook: the lady behind the label The Gently Unfurling Sneak, Craft Victoria's web designer, SHOP stockist and above all, our BUDDY!

Anika is currently our Maker of the Month (click here to view her installation in our street-level window) and you can check out her work in person both in person and through our online shop. Initially launching The Gently Unfurling Sneak as 'Sneak Design' in 2006, Anika's label has since grown to include a variety of covetable products like brooches, hairpins, prints, clothing and coming to you in 2012, an exclusive line of whitegoods. Just kidding!

Working from her airy and spacious studio at River Studios in West Melbourne, Anika busies herself with the many elements involved in running a label: production, packaging, testing, posting, updating... the list goes on! So without further ado, we hope you enjoy this week's peek into Anika's workspace.

Spotted: paper flowers by Hideyo Designs!

Signature cotton and bamboo brooches - click here to purchase from our online shop

Inspiration: prints by Travis Louie

Spotted: Tara Shackell cup and spoon (underneath the computer)!

Paper patterns

On a separate note, today is also Anika's last day as Craft Victoria's web guru. While it's sad for us, we're happy for Anika who will now be devoting more energy into her label. Hooray!

To view the full suite of photos, please visit our Facebook album (and please 'like' us if you haven't already!)

To learn more about Anika's work, please visit The Gently Unfurling Sneak website.


Photography: Kim Brockett

SHOP BLESS!

As part of their exhibition No38 Windowgarden that opened last week, European design studio BLESS have sent us some highly coveted, very limited past season work that is now available in the shop.

We'll be posting previews over the duration of the exhibition, but here are a few products today to get things started:

BLESS starcutsweater, $795, 100% wool, size Small

BLESS Eram mix high boots (black), $650, sizes 37, 38, 39 and 40

BLESS Eram mix high boots (red), $650, sizes 37, 38, 39 and 40

BLESS document belt (black), $495

BLESS x Joyce iPhone case, $415

See anything you like?

FYI, we are able to take interstate/international orders, just call us on 03 9650 7775 or email us to ask us a question or to make delivery arrangements.

Craft Victoria CEO Joe Pascoe on arts marketing

We've got a small treat for you today! Joe Pascoe our Artistic Director & CEO has shared a few words as part of a series of short videos collated for Arts Marketing Association's annual conference this year. Enjoy!

 

Craft Hatch wrap up

Here is a visual run down of this month's Craft Hatch designers. It was a lovely and busy day, and the long weekend made it feel like the next day of work was so far away... ah long weekends!

Anyhow, our next Craft Hatch market is on Saturday 9 July at the City Library. Click here for details!

Hien Huynh

LAB305

Zooblast

Pom by Pomegranate

Ruby Pilven

SassiCapra

Elodie Darwish

Mr Moo

Li Sim Loh


Click here to view more photos from the day!

Coming soon...

Will it be a studio visit to The Gently Unfurling Sneak a.k.a. Anika Cook's studio?

Or perhaps a look at Gaye Naismith's studio instead?

Stay tuned!

Photography: Kim Brockett