I so enjoyed my first market experience at Flemington Racecourse Twilight two weekends ago. I learned heaps about setting up and running my market stall especially from all my lovely customers. It was so great chatting to everyone about my work and having that personal interaction as they chose pieces for themselves or as special gifts - that's a real bonus of selling your artwork at the markets and something you don't get to do so much of when exhibiting in galleries.
One of the things I learned was that even though I personally don't really like to get into the spirit of Christmas before December, there are plenty of well organised people who do and the market was packed with Christmas shoppers having a lovely day out choosing really special personal gifts, all handmade by local arts and craft people. What a lovely way to show your people you care while supporting the community and local makers.
I cant wait to share my "Market Christmas Special" with everyone this Saturday 28th Nov at Mornington Racecourse Twilight market 3-8 pm and again on Sunday 29th at Portsea Point Nepean Markets. I just love the idea that one of my little thread artworks will be opened by someone on Christmas Day and treasured as a special gift from a loved one.
