NEW IPSWICH STALLHOLDER PROFILE FOR AMAZING LITTLE ARTIST

Stallholder Profile for Amazing Little Artist

My Name: Steve Boyd

Your business name and facebook name and link: Amazing Little Artist 

https://www.facebook.com/Amazing-Little-Artist-872890986220294/

The town/ Suburb you live in: Waterford, Beenleigh 

What inspired you to start your business: I wanted to do something that kids would love to do, that teaches kids about hand eye co-ordination, and about colours, mixing different paints to mix different colours. 

How long have you been creating: We have been making our items for a couple of months the now. 

Is it full time/ part time/ hobby or business: I do this part time. 

Where do you sell your creations: I sell my creations at different markets, you can also contact us on Facebook.

What makes what you do special or different?: What makes us different is everything we do is handmade no paint cups with paint, hooks or plaster items are imported.

What is the most rewarding part of what you do: Getting dressed up at the markets and giving the kids an experience, whether it's helping the kids add up the prices or giving away lollies.

What is your favorite product you make: That would have to be the Fairies, trinket boxes and Thomas the tank engine.

Do you teaches classes or workshops? We are looking at doing workshops in the future.

AIRLIE BEACH STALLHOLDER PROFILE FOR BINDI ROSE DESIGNS

Stallholder Profile for Bindi Rose Designs

Your name: Rachel Paddison 

Your business name and Facebook/website name and link: Bindi Rose Designs

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bindirosedesigns

Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/BindiRoseDesign

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bindirosedesigns/

The suburb/town you live in now: Bowen

What is it that you make and what skills do you use?: Childrens and Womens Apparel 

What inspired you to start your business?: After the birth of my third child I started making outfits and rekindled the love I have for designing and sewing garments. 

How long have you been creating?: I have been creating for as long as I can remember. Whether its been sewing, knitting, beading, painting I have always maintained a creative outlet and practice.

Is it a full time/part time hobby or business?: I have recently decided to take this passion for creating fashion more seriously and look forward to a steep learning curve in 2018 creatively and professionally.

Where do you sell your creations?: The Handmade Expo will be a debut for my business activities within a market stall. I have only very recently begun initiating a social media presence.

What makes you so special or different?: I believe everyone is a unique individual and sharing our uniqueness within the community is what gives life meaning. I plan on developing my skills and pushing myself creatively from what inspires me within the community. 

What is the most rewarding part of what you do?: Developing knew skills, mastering resilience 

What is your favourite product to make?: I'm enjoying trying knew designs and being so new and fresh to this craft fulltime, everything is new and exciting. 

Do you teach classes or workshops? I plan on creating social media tutorials as I have gained so much knowledge in a short time just from the abundance of artisans that are willing to share their talents and tricks of the trade.

IPSWICH STALLHOLDER PROFILE FOR RODNEY STATHAM

Stallholder Profile for Rodney Statham

• Your name: Rodney Statham 

• Your Business name and Facebook name and link: No Facebook, trade under my name

• The suburb/town you live in now: Tallegalla

• What is it that you make and what skills do you use? I make all things leather, including belts, whips, pocket knife pouches, harness, key rings, fly swatters, pocket watch pouches, also do saddle & harness repairs + much more; I have Certificate III in leather production.

• What inspired you to start your business? Seeing the rubbish that is mass produced.

• How long have you been ‘creating’? Most of my life, since the age of 8 as a hobby and for the last 12 years full time

• Is it a full time/ part time/hobby or business? Now 90% of my time is taken up with leather work

• Where do you sell your creations? What makes what you do special or different? I sell at markets & shows. Items can be made to order and I give a lifetime guarantee.

• What is the most rewarding part of what you do? - Seeing the finished product and knowing that it is good quality and will last

• What is your favourite product that you make? Belts, Pouches, Bridles, Winkers

• Do you teach classes or workshops? Not currently