Christmas Markets 2011

The Eucalypt Homewares Studio has been in a constant state of making madness over the last few weeks, in preparation for the upcoming Christmas markets. We are looking forward to showcasing the latest bowls and plates, decorations and adorns at these fabulous events.

Perth Upmarket Sunday 27th November @ UWA 10am-4pm Perth Upmarket brings together over 150 of Perth's talented artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and gourmets all under one roof. The product mix is diverse ranging from handmade clothing, cupcakes, wall art, cards, homewares, jewellery to skin care products. The market allows Perth shoppers who appreciate the handmade to connect with the talented creators. Eucalypt Homewares will be located in the usual spot in the Undercroft of Winthrop Hall.

Fremantle Bazaar Bazaar at Fremantle Arts Centre is your annual slice of pre-Christmas shopping heaven on earth, taking place again this year from 2-4 December. Established in 1985, Bazaar is the foremost event of its kind in WA for high quality locally made wares. Bazaar remains the best pre-Christmas market for goods made by local artists, designers and makers of Perth's finest fashion, jewellery, textiles, homewares and more. Shop under the stars on Friday night and enjoy the beautiful garden setting throughout the days on Saturday and Sunday. Fremantle Bazaar 2010 Eucalypt Homewares will be joining forces with Old Grey House and Robin Wells Jewellery under the stall name Clay Cloth Metal.This unique and beautiful stall can be found up the stairs in the upper deck, near the payment tent and food stalls.

Market to Market This Sunday

This Sunday take an outing to the Perth Upmarket at UWA. Eucalypt Homewares will be in the usual spot in the Undercroft of Winthrop Hall.

New for the October market..

Brand new Christmas Decorations ( I know it's only October, but some people like to be organised!)

Christmas Reindeers. Also available, stars, doves, hearts, angels.

Floralware Herb Labels (sorry, still in kiln so no photos)

Floralware Tumblers and Larger Bowls

Pretty Dinner Setting

Eucalypt Homewares Vouchers (perfect for weddings, birthdays, Christmas or just because...)

Vouchers Redeemable @ The Eucalypt Homewares Studio

Dress Rings

Funky rings to wear for fun!

Hope you can come by....

Cracking The Kiln

"Cracking the kiln" means to open the kiln just a crack to help cool down the kiln before emptying it. There are different schools of thought as to when to do this. If cracked too early you can loose all your work to thermal shock. However, when in a rush to get the kiln unloaded, one some times takes risks...

The "Cracked Kiln"

 Luckily for me, this was no such circumstance. Phew!

When cracking the kiln there is a sense of thrill as well as dread, what will the kiln hold? A trove of treasures or cracked rubbish?

Today the kiln holds goodies for the up coming Perth Upmarket. Below are photos of said treasures - no cracks!!!

Herb Labels

Black Bowls and Tumblers

Canisters

Trinket Boxes

Work waiting to be sanded

Hope to see you at the Upmaket, this Sunday @ UWA 10am - 4pm

Win Eucalypt Homewares Products

Come to the Perth Upmarket this Sunday 20th March @ UWA 10am - 4pm to win a $200 Eucalypt Homewares voucher.

To enter visit the Eucalypt Homewares stall and fill in the entry form :)

Brooches

Next weekend is the Perth Upmarket. I am in a state of making madness to get ready.
Here is a little sneak peak at some of the new brooches I have. They come in lots of patterns.

You can choose from a number of shapes. Featured here are the cat and flying dove.

I have also made nesting doves, tiny kissing doves and love hearts.

These little guys are my new teddy brooches. They come in red, pink and sea green. I have a new batch of my other children's buttons too.

New Website

Well, it's all happening at the Eucalypt Homewares studio. My new website has just been launched. Please come and have a look!

The weather in Perth WA is horrible and HOT. Not the nicest of working conditions for a ceramics studio. Some how or other I am grinning and bearing the steamy studio and getting lots of work done.
Come and visit me at the Perth Upmarket. Sunday 20 March...

Porcelain Brooches

It is my littlest's 3rd birthday soon. I thought I'd make some badges to put in the lolly bags at her party. She is having a Teddy Bear's Picnic theme - so time for a new badge design!

Here's a sneak at the stamp I made. Don't worry I have made extras for you to buy at the next Perth Upmarket.

Talking of sneaks... here is one of inside my kiln I just opened.

You too could have your child's hand immortalised in clay :) They make lovely Mother's day gifts too. Just send me an email to book an appointment.

melanie@eucalytphomewares.com.au

Morning Work

There is so much to be done in my studio with orders to fill and Perth Upmarket looming. Perth is hot and very dry - no rain for ages. My studio is not the most pleasant place to be come midday. However, early in the morning it is lovely.

Exciting news... my website is due to be finished ahead of schedule and should be live 25th February.

Markets

Thank you to everyone who visited me at Perth Upmarket and Fremantle Bazaar.

Here are a few photos taken at the two markets...
This is Tanya Cain-Abbs from Old Grey House and me at Fremantle Bazaar on our "Clay & Cloth" stall. We had a lovely few days selling our wares at the relaxed and beautiful Fremantle Art Centre.

Perhaps I should have also taken a photo of the stall on Sunday afternoon, as there was not much left!

These photos where taken at the Perth Upmarket. It was a very warm day, but that didn't stop the Christmas shoppers. My decorations sold like hot cakes and so did my new Floral Ware. It is so nice to get the immediate feedback from people buying my work from the markets. It is very affirming :)

A special thank you to Justine from Perth Upmarket and Marcus from Fremantle Bazaar.

Christmas Decorations 2010

Here is a sneak peek at a few of my new Christmas decorations for 2010.

There is a selection at Aspects of Kings Park and Swanbourne News.

I will have "millions" at the next Up Market and Fremantle bazaar.

Perth Upmarket (free entry)

28th November 2010

10am-4pm

Winthrop Hall

University of WA

Fremantle Bazaar ($2 entry)

3rd -5th December

Fremantle Art Centre

Five Faves

Thanks to Justine for yet another wonderful Perth Upmarket. She even managed to turn on a beautiful sunny (and freezing) day! Thank you to all of you who came to make it a successful day!

Here's my five favourites for the day...
On my stall it has to be these Reindeer Christmas Decorations - they sold out! Don't worry I plan to make plenty more for the Christmas markets.

Rachel Hancox Designs was the next stall to mine. She designs and makes the most gorgeous children's illustrations and toys. I bought these very cute little brooches for my two little girls.

Petit Cupcake are Perth designed and made dresses. I bought this lovely dress for Eve - it's her birthday soon. They are beautifully made and very versatile dresses.

This bag I bought at Christmas time from Anthea from Yuniko Studio. It has be very well used! Check out Anthea's blog - she makes lovely things for children and adults from found objects and re-cylced materials. Yuniko was at the Perth Upmarket this time - I hope to see her next time too...

And last but not least, my wonderful mum! She is always a star helping me at my markets. Thanks mum!

I must say it was pretty good coming home after a very long day at the market to a husband who not only fixed the leaky taps in the bathroom, but also made a delicious Chicken roast with real homemade stuffing and gravy!

New Works...

Only two weeks until the next Up Market. I have been busy making work for this market as well as for an order for Aspects of King's Park. Look out for my new plates and trinket boxes up there.

Above are slip cast bowls with tissue transfer and coloured slip. There is only one of each design, but look great as a little set. They are exclusive to the Perth Upmarket (at this point).


These cute little people are Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. If you book into my clay classes for term four you will learn how to make them. I have made four sets to sell at the next Up Market. They are all slightly different from each other as they are hand built.

I still haven't glaze fired these new look trinket boxes, so the jury's out as to whether I like them or not. They have two types of slip + my hand made tissue transfers.

None of these forms are new, but casting them in these colours is. I really like the way the bottles have colour, white, colour on the rim. These forms in a collection of colours will be at the next Upmarket too.

The last picture is of my small bowls in peacock, blue/black and drum roll.... my new black! Don't they look yummy together?

Treasured Hats

My little girls love their hats from Little Babushkas so much that they wear them almost every day!

They are most treasured hats! Thanks Frankie and Ces :)

You can find Little Babushkas at the Perth Upmarket.

Stall

The winter Perth Upmarket was fantastic! Here are a couple of photos of my stall.

They were taken before the people came in. It was soooooo busy that I wouldn't have been able to take any photos during opening time.

Thank you to every one who came to make the day so successful.

Perth Upmarket This Sunday

Colours of the studio.....


All ready for this Sunday's Perth Upmarket.

Sunday 27th June

10am - 4pm

Undercroft of Winthrop Hall

UWA, Perth WA

kiddy cards

Here is a sneak preview of the cards I have made for this Sunday's Perth Upmaket. They come with a coloured envelope and a matching porcelain brooch.

Great to have a collection of them in your cupboard ready for birthdays, thank yous or just because.

These cards retail at $8 each.

Pop in to see me at the Perth Upmaket. You can find me in the undercroft of Winthrop Hall.

Trinkets

New to Eucalypt Homewares are these hand built (yes, that means each one is a one off) porcelain trinket boxes.

The lids are decorated with tissue transfer designs. They are glazed on the inside and base, with the tops left unglazed for a nice textural contrast.

I have only made seven of these little boxes and they are exclusive to the Perth Upmarket.

Price range $30 - $55.

Brooch + Headband = $15

Here is a sample of the headbands I have made for the up coming Perth Upmarket.
Oh so cute on a little one.


I have made 20 headbands, only two of each fabric combo. So get in quick to purchase yours....

They are packaged up ready to be given as a gift, complete with an animal brooch. The headbands are reversible and the brooch removable (can be worn on the headband or on a t-shirt). The brooches are made of porcelain and are very strong (ie good for posting).