The Makers and Shakers Market Melbourne

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Sat 05 Apr 2025 - Sun 06 Apr 2025

If you're looking for Australian-made, The Makers & Shakers Market over the weekend of 5 & 6 April 2025 from 10am to 4pm each day is where you'll find it. Head to the beautiful, heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building at 9 Nicholson St, in Carlton, to celebrate all things Australian-made. With over 175 stalls of handmade goodies, including homewares, fashion, jewellery, and a whole lot more, stay in touch via socials to keep updated. Entry is $5 and you can get your tickets here to fast-track your entry. Plus, every ticket bought online will go into the draw to win a creative book pack worth over $200. You can also get tickets at the door all weekend. Children 12 and under go free. Please note - only service animals are permitted. No pets allowed. If you miss this market and just cannot make it, or want a repeat experience, a second market for 2025 will return to the Royal Exhibition Building on 6 & 7 September, so put those dates in your diary.


Look forward to an epic lineup of makers and shakers at The Makers & Shakers Market where the stallholders sell 100 percent Australian made products. More than a market, join a workshop and get hands-on with painting, drawing, felting, jewellery making or business coaching. The Kids Zone is a huge area with creative activities to keep the young ones engaged plus this year, enjoy the debut of the Mini Makers and Shakers Market where kids can play market stallholders! On the Saturday - watch Shannon from Hey! Nice Murals create a massive artwork live. Adding the vibe to all these activities are Melbourne's most celebrated DJs keeping you entertained all weekend. You'll also get the chance to meet the Australian Made Team - to learn more about the 'Australian Made Logo,' whether you're a maker interested in using it or a shopper keen to support local products.


Check out the lineup of creatives here , to give you an idea of what to look forward to. Spread the word, and bring a friend or three, because an experience is just more fun when it's shared. Discover our Australian-made small businesses to support, take a picture of their business name, grab a card etcetera - so when the market is long gone, you can still purchase from them online or at other markets, for that unique gift for loved ones on special occasions, or to simply spoil yourself with products you know are made right here in Australia. If you love workshops , you might want to start booking your workshop events here . Saturday workshops include 1) felting a mini wool mat and house 2) folk art illustration 3) design and paint a mug and a 4) sea glass jewellery workshop. Sunday workshops repeat events 2), 3), with the addition of - a) fix your business workshop b) paint your own funky earrings c) sea glass art workshop and d) make your own pocket doll workshop. For complete information and the FAQs, see the Website's Melbourne page .


Pictured here are OMG SeaGlass Designs . Kirsty is the creative force behind the label and personally, hand collects each piece of sea glass from the beaches of the Mornington Peninsula, ensuring an ethical and sustainable approach. Using Australian-sourced recycled solid silver and gold, Kirsty creates bespoke, one-of-a-kind pieces that embody the principles of slow fashion and thoughtful craftsmanship. This is Kirsty's first time joining the market in Melbourne, and she'll be hosting two of the workshops - Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop on the Saturday, and Sea Glass Art Workshop on the Sunday.

Another newbie to Melbourne, maker and shaker, Anaïs Lobmeyer is a French artist and designer who traded baguettes for barbecues when she made Melbourne her home in 2019. Her passion for all things bright, bold, colourful, and audacious inspired her to launch Release The Zebra, her branding and design studio, in 2021. In 2024, she kicked off Funky Zebra Studio a vibrant side project where she could let her creativity run wild and experiment with fun, colourful designs on a more personal level. It offers hand-painted wooden jewellery with designs that draw inspiration from the 80s. Anaïs is also hosting a Paint Your Own Funky Earrings Workshop on the Sunday, where you'll design, paint, and assemble your own bold and colourful wooden earrings. Plus, an exclusive discount at the Funky Zebra Studio stall is on offer after the workshop. Follow given links for both creatives to book into their workshops.


Another newbie to look forward to is HYPH-N . Established in 2019, it spawned from a frustration with the fashion industry's disposability and mass consumerism. The label aims to disrupt the status quo by merging sustainability with edgy, timeless designs. The brand focuses on zero-waste pattern cutting, modern silhouettes, and encourages thoughtful consumption. Each piece is meticulously crafted from rescued dead-stock and natural fabrics, challenging conventional fashion norms and promoting longevity. The designs are produced in strictly limited runs and built to last for a waste-less fashion and sustainable future. The label blend authenticity and sophistication while minimising environmental impact. Definitely a future-forward design protocol worth our support.

Newbies to discover galore, Noble Bootleggers Distilling Co is another. It's a family-owned and operated distillery and regenerative farm located on the outskirts of Bendigo. Passionate about crafting bold and unique flavours, the distillery specialises in Australian Amaros, gins, whisky, and cocktails. As a small, fiercely independent Mum and Dad operation, they take pride in creating products with distinctive flavour profiles, inspiring customers to explore new drink possibilities. Strong emphasis is placed on customer experiences, whether through enjoying their products or connecting personally at events and farmers' markets, believing that every interaction is an opportunity to forge meaningful connections.

Last newbie featured here is Cham Cham Sauce . A local Korean brand founded by a husband-and-wife team Jake is a professional chef with over 16 years of experience. Every sauce is handmade, ensuring the highest standards of taste and quality in each batch. The brand has won many awards and hearts, including 2nd place at the prestigious New York Hot Sauce Expo for their Hot Bae (Korean Pear Hot Sauce), and features in both ELLE Magazine Korea for its innovative role in bringing Korean flavours to Australian markets and in Gourmet Traveller as a 'Pantry Must-Have.' These accolades highlight the brand’s dedication to excellence and its success in offering a distinctive taste experience to consumers worldwide. These excellent examples of makers just highlights the high calibre of creatives to look forward to at the Market. Be sure to head in and discover the rest.



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