Spoonfuls of Love

We welcome our sweethearts, Spoonfuls of Love to our market day this May (Sunday 26th May 11:00am to 4:00pm), sweetening us all up with sugary spoonfuls of love.

Tell us a little about yourself using a Haiku.
Pastries and Cupcakes,
Made with Spoonfuls of Love,
Goodies baked to share.

Tell us a little about the origins of Spoonfuls of Love.
Spoonfuls of Love consists of three friends’ who have been brought together through our passion for baking and our combined love of food. Over the August and September period in 2012 we ran a bake sale in support of the Starlight Foundation and we had so much fun doing it. Through the amazing responses and support that we have received from family, friends and colleagues we have decided to continue on this fun venture, selling at local markets in Melbourne. We enjoy continuously challenging ourselves in creating new scrumptious goodies but we enjoy sharing them with you even more!

Describe your creative process.
A cuppa in one hand and turn on the oven with the other, mix ingredients thoroughly and dance a little to the background music, add in spoonfuls of love then spoon delicious handcrafted cake batter into pans, bake until the smell of the cake makes your tummy growl, have a little fun with instagram, fb and camera while cakes are cooling on wire racks, taste test and a big wide smile indicates the approval of the yummy treat =)

What inspires you the most?
Mum’s secret recipes, awesome sugar art, lovely dessert table settings, amazing DIY ideas (we made our own cake stands, bunting and chalkboards!).

Name some of your most favourite local artists and designers.
Gorman and Willow.

What are your ultimate dreams for Spoonfuls of Love?
To open up a small cafe or a food truck, doing what we are passionate about with a little fun along the way.

What will will we find from Spoonfuls of Love at our May Bend and Snap Market?
Delectable homemade goodies from old fashioned pastries to new delicacies such as chiffon cakes, cookies, cupcakes, breads and marshmallows! Delicious treats that will hit your sweet spot!

See you all at our next Bend and Snap Market day at 1000 £ Bend Sunday 26th May 11:00pm to 4:00pm, 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city for all of the art design fashion vintage with many of our regular stall holders and a load of exciting new additions to our Bend and Snap fold with A LITTLE COY, AGNES & I, ANIMAL VEGETABLE MINERAL, ANTYK BUTYK, BAK SPACE VINTAGE, CANDLE AROMAS, COLOUR ME PLATE, DREAMING CO ♧, GIRLPETA DESIGNS, EELAV MCBEE, HELEN FLEUR DESIGNS, JACK’S CALLING, JEREMY WINGSPAN,  JUX, HENNA courtesy of the talented KAJAL, LISA PURCELL, LITTLE BOXES, LOUIE AND THE FOX, MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS, ME U, MY GOAT SOAP, NINE YAKS, ONE SMALL DUCK,  SEBO HANDMADE JEWELLERY, SPOONFULS OF LOVE,TREAD AND PEDALS and many more emerging artists and designers!!!

We are also pleased to have THE MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS darlings (check out their Bend and Snap interview here) presenting the May edition of our pop-up-snowfield Crafternoon Corner where you can indulge in a number of winter time fun like creating a miniature winter wonderland with DIY snow globe workshop. While you’re at Bend and Snap Market come chill in the Pop Up Snow Field, and take home your own tiny winter world from the DIY snow globe makin’ station.

Stay tuned for more stall holder interviews and sneaky treats and like us on Facebook for all sorts of sneaky peek treats.

♥ RSVP here.
♥ Get caught up on our last market day here.
♥ Keep an eye on our ever expanding sneaky peak album here.
♥ Any stall holders interested in joining in our Sunday Fun day apply here.
♥ And all of you insta lovers should follow us on Instagram @bendandsnapmarket

See you all at market day Sunday 26th May 11:00am to 4:00pm at 1000 £ Bend 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city.

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a may wishlist and a selection of haikus.

A coy little koi
Gliding in the quirky sea
Creativity
♥ A Little Coy

girlpeta unique forms
for your every step forward
girlpeta the shoe maker
♥ Girlpeta

Rather eclectic
Love knitting and designing
Perpetual learner
♥ me.u

The landscape inspires
Recycled threads beads satisfies
Creative ideas flow
♥ Maryla

Nerd culture crafted
into beauty, function, and
feminism.
♥ Nerd Craft

Creator of things
Dreamed and real, inside and out
Organized chaos
♥ One Small Duck

French eyes wide open
Hidden creative spaces
Art everywhere
♥ Petites Curiosités

 

Hello May. We have a wonderful Bend and Snap Market (this Sunday 26th May at 1000 £ Bend from 11:00am to 4:00pm) for all of you market lovers out there from henna heaven (we have Kajal back again this month to get henna happy all about your person) to our pop up winter wonderland Crafternoon Corner presented by The Melbourne Alternative Crafters and getting sweetened up spoonful by spoonful with sweet treats courtesy of Spoonfuls of Love as well as our fabulous fanfare of art, design, fashion and vintage featuring some of our beloved stallholders plus a number of new Bend and Snappers we have brought to the fold.

These handcrafted and up-cycled clocks made from bicycle parts by Tread and Pedals (read more about Em and Ivan the designers here) make me want to lock myself in a room surrounded by their entire range of clocks made from every single conceivable part of a bicycle (from the bicycle cogs, the chains, the wheels, the tubes, the tires) and play Ken Nordine’s What Time Is It? on repeat. Preferably a lock down in a craft shed like Lis from Petites Curiosités.

Beautiful artwork by Lisa R Purcell featuring an amazing range of avian miscellany and other worldly wonders. Subtle, sweet and so sublime. Smitten? Have a look at more her work on her blog.

Fancy a little vintage romance? See Bakspace Vintage for a little sartorial seduction and play a little vintage dress up and Mystery Date with the matchmakers of fine vintage wares along with a selection of Rag Traders from last weekends Rag Trade who will also be selling their swag at Bend and Snap Market this Sunday (check out the photos from Rag Trade last Saturday here).

Other items to look out for are Dragon’s Blood soy soap by My Goat Soap (perfect for a pre and post Game of Thrones night in), the sweet plush toothies from The Creature Workshop, pyrite and crystal cluster rings and crystal pendants from Jux, flower crowns and compass pendants (for the flowers childs that lose their way) from Jack’s Calling, dachshund printed everything from Louie & The Fox, the intricately embroidered collars from Eelav McBee and so much more.

See you all at our next Bend and Snap Market day at 1000 £ Bend Sunday 26th May 11:00pm to 4:00pm, 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city for all of the art design fashion vintage with many of our regular stall holders and a load of exciting new additions to our Bend and Snap fold with A LITTLE COY, AGNES & I, ANIMAL VEGETABLE MINERAL, ANTYK BUTYK, BAK SPACE VINTAGE, CANDLE AROMAS, COLOUR ME PLATE, DREAMING CO ♧, GIRLPETA DESIGNS, EELAV MCBEE, HELEN FLEUR DESIGNS, JACK’S CALLING, JEREMY WINGSPAN,  JUX, HENNA courtesy of the talented KAJAL, LISA PURCELL, LITTLE BOXES, LOUIE AND THE FOX, MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS, ME U, MY GOAT SOAP, NINE YAKS, ONE SMALL DUCK,  SEBO HANDMADE JEWELLERY, SPOONFULS OF LOVE,TREAD AND PEDALS and many more emerging artists and designers!!!

Be sure to also have a little read over a selection of inspiring interviews we have had over the last couple months with some of the stall holders you will find at our May Market.

A LITTLE COY
AGNES & I
THE CREATURE WORKSHOP
DREAMING CO
HELEN FLEUR DESIGNS
JUX
ME.U
MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS
NINE YAKS

We are also pleased to have THE MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS darlings (check out their Bend and Snap interview here) presenting the May edition of our pop-up-snowfield Crafternoon Corner where you can indulge in a number of winter time fun like creating a miniature winter wonderland with DIY snow globe workshop. While you’re at Bend and Snap Market come chill in the Pop Up Snow Field, and take home your own tiny winter world from the DIY snow globe makin’ station.

♥ RSVP here.
♥ Get caught up on our last market day here.
♥ Keep an eye on our ever expanding sneaky peak album here.
♥ Any stall holders interested in joining in our Sunday Fun day apply here.
♥ And all of you insta lovers should follow us on Instagram @bendandsnapmarket

See you all at market day Sunday 26th May 11:00am to 4:00pm at 1000 £ Bend 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city.

♥

Helen Fleur Designs

We speak with Helen of Helen Fleur Designs about trawling the mythical and whimsical, insects, taxidermy and all things nature (and jewellery).

Tell us a little about the origins of Helen Fleur Designs.
I started making beaded jewellery with my housemates in 2005, giving it to friends and family.  Then after going overseas and travelling for over a year I decided I wanted to try selling my pieces.  In 2012 I started studying jewellery at Box Hill Tafe and really love making and designing new Pieces.

Describe your creative process.
My creative process is finding a few images or items that inspire me then I will draw some rough sketches. I usually make a mock up, and then away I go!

What inspires you the most?
What inspires me the most is the relationship between nature and the mythical and whimsical. I love trawling around my parent’s farm and finding/photographing the amazing world of Mother Nature.

Name some of your most favorite local artists and designers.
Julia Deville’s work is just incredible. She taxidermy’s animals and turns them into the most whimsical and crazy pieces of jewellery.

Another local designer I love is Anne at Pleasure Little Treasure. She makes the most beautiful headbands with handmade flowers and bows. She also makes some very pretty necklaces and earrings.

What are your ultimate dreams for Helen Fleur Designs?
My ultimate dreams for Helen Fleur Designs are to bring up pieces to more people via a website and ultimately a gallery/book swap and café, where everyone and anyone can draw and create.

What will we find from Helen Fleur Designs at our May Bend and Snap Market?
At the May Bend and Snap Market you will find many new creations. My mushroom collection is my most new and exciting concept coming up. My chunky chains and insect jewellery will also be there.

See you all at our next Bend and Snap Market day at 1000 £ Bend Sunday 26th May 11:00pm to 4:00pm, 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city for all of the art design fashion vintage with many of our regular stall holders and a load of exciting new additions to our Bend and Snap fold with A LITTLE COY, AGNES & I, ANIMAL VEGETABLE MINERAL, ANTYK BUTYK, BAK SPACE VINTAGE, CANDLE AROMAS, COLOUR ME PLATE, DREAMING CO ♧, GIRLPETA DESIGNS, EELAV MCBEE, HELEN FLEUR DESIGNS, JACK’S CALLING, JEREMY WINGSPAN,  JUX, HENNA courtesy of the talented KAJAL, LISA PURCELL, LITTLE BOXES, LOUIE AND THE FOX, MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS, ME U, MY GOAT SOAP, NINE YAKS, ONE SMALL DUCK,  SEBO HANDMADE JEWELLERY, SPOONFULS OF LOVE,TREAD AND PEDALS and many more emerging artists and designers!!!

We are also pleased to have THE MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS darlings (check out their Bend and Snap interview here) presenting the May edition of our pop-up-snowfield Crafternoon Corner where you can indulge in a number of winter time fun like creating a miniature winter wonderland with DIY snow globe workshop. While you’re at Bend and Snap Market come chill in the Pop Up Snow Field, and take home your own tiny winter world from the DIY snow globe makin’ station.

Stay tuned for more stall holder interviews and sneaky treats and like us on Facebook for all sorts of sneaky peek treats.

♥ RSVP here.
♥ Get caught up on our last market day here.
♥ Keep an eye on our ever expanding sneaky peak album here.
♥ Any stall holders interested in joining in our Sunday Fun day apply here.
♥ And all of you insta lovers should follow us on Instagram @bendandsnapmarket

See you all at market day Sunday 26th May 11:00am to 4:00pm at 1000 £ Bend 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city.

♥

A Little Coy

We speak (and get a little smitten!) with Jayde from A Little Coy.

Tell us a little about yourself using a Haiku.

A coy little koi

Gliding in the quirky sea

Creativity

Tell us a little about the origins of A Little Coy.

The origins of my work are represented by my branding. I found the word coy to be the perfect way to express the feminine and flirtatiously shy pieces I create and the process of making simple things beautiful.

For me there is nothing cuter than a simple button or bead dressed up to become a feminine earring or necklace.

I also adore koi fish and have included that in my branding to represent the cute, fun part of my work.

Describe your creative process.

I’m not always able to visualise what I am making until it’s completed. I love matching colour, pattern and textiles until I find a combination I like, then let the designs come naturally.

I also love to crafternoon with some good music and friends.

What inspires you the most?

Creating individual pieces that will be treasured by their new owners.

Name some of your most favourite local artists and designers.

I love popping in to the stores along Brunswick and Smith streets that stock work by local artists, as well as trawling the craft markets all over Melbourne.

I also follow local artists at markets, on Etsy and Madeit.com, along with stores like In.cube 8 and View point handmade in Bendigo where you can purchase a unique item and be sure your money is going directly to an artist.

What are your ultimate dreams for your work?

My aim is to create unique jewellery pieces which are personal and expressive.

I love the feeling of finding a new piece I adore, and even more so when it is made by a local artist and I hope the people looking at my work can feel the same.

What will we find from A Little Coy at our May Bend and Snap Market?

A collection of hand made jewellery, from beaded earrings & necklaces to button rings and fabric earrings. I am holding a stall with my good friend Lisa Purcell who is also the illustrator of my brand.

To see more of my collection, please have a look on my Facebook or Etsy page.

And you will find a sweet selection of drawings and illustrations from Lisa Purcell at the A Little Coy stall. Be sure to have a peak at Lisa’s work her blog is:  http://lisarpurcell.wordpress.com/

See you all at our next Bend and Snap Market day at 1000 £ Bend Sunday 26th May 11:00pm to 4:00pm, 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city for all of the art design fashion vintage with many of our regular stall holders and a load of exciting new additions to our Bend and Snap fold with A LITTLE COY, AGNES & I, ANIMAL VEGETABLE MINERAL, ANTYK BUTYK, BAK SPACE VINTAGE, CANDLE AROMAS, COLOUR ME PLATE, DREAMING CO ♧, GIRLPETA DESIGNS, EELAV MCBEE, HELEN FLEUR DESIGNS, JACK’S CALLING, JEREMY WINGSPAN,  JUX, HENNA courtesy of the talented KAJAL, LISA PURCELL, LITTLE BOXES, LOUIE AND THE FOX, MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS, ME U, MY GOAT SOAP, NINE YAKS, ONE SMALL DUCK,  SEBO HANDMADE JEWELLERY, SPOONFULS OF LOVE and many more emerging artists and designers!!!

We are also pleased to have THE MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS darlings (check out their Bend and Snap interview here) presenting the May edition of our pop-up-snowfield Crafternoon Corner where you can indulge in a number of winter time fun like creating a miniature winter wonderland with DIY snow globe workshop.

Stay tuned for more stall holder interviews and sneaky treats and like us on Facebook for all sorts of sneaky peek treats.

♥ RSVP here.
♥ Get caught up on our last market day here.
♥ Keep an eye on our ever expanding sneaky peak album here.
♥ Any stall holders interested in joining in our Sunday Fun day apply here.
♥ And all of you insta lovers should follow us on Instagram @bendandsnapmarket

See you all at market day Sunday 26th May 11:00am to 4:00pm at 1000 £ Bend 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city.

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Dreaming Co. ♧

We speak with the lovely Anna from Dreamy Co. ♧ about her dreamy designs.

Tell us a little about the origin of Dreaming Co. ♧
Dreaming Co. ♧ is a Melbourne based felt craft brand. I love making by hand. So all my products are  designed and handmade by me. I don’t use sewing machine.
I started in 2012 when I start to study for business in Melbourne.
I use Korean felt, because I couldn’t find it exactly what I want in Melbourne.
Also quality of Korean felt is different with others. Korean felt is hard and soft, so I can make pouch, bag and purse.

Dreaming Co. ♧ means chasing for dream and happiness. There are some mottos:
l  Dreams come true
l  Be Happy
l  Enjoy your life
l  Live the life you’ve imagined
l  Explore, Dream, Discover – Mark Twain

Describe your creative process
Before sewing, I am thinking what I make and drawing.
If I have no idea, I used to go window shopping , watch people and search website. I love listening music when I sewing

What inspires you the most?
I am inspired by different things online and offline.
I think the most thing is observation of everyday life.
Also I enjoy reading books and visiting some art centre & market.

What are your ultimate dreams for Dreaming Co. ♧
My ultimate dream for Dreaming Co. ♧ is encouraging people by my design.
I want to have a gallery when dreaming co is one of brand in Melbourne.

What will will we find from Dreaming Co. ♧ at our May Bend and snap Market?
Dreaming Co. ♧ will be offering the regular creatures such as pouches, key rings,  Purse and hair accessories.  Also I plan to make some brooches.

See you all at our next Bend and Snap Market day at 1000 £ Bend Sunday 26th May 11:00pm to 4:00pm, 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city for all of the art design fashion vintage with many of our regular stall holders and a load of exciting new additions to our Bend and Snap fold with A LITTLE COY, AGNES & I, ANIMAL VEGETABLE MINERAL, ANTYK BUTYK, BAK SPACE VINTAGE, CANDLE AROMAS, COLOUR ME PLATE, DREAMING CO ♧, GIRLPETA DESIGNS, EELAV MCBEE, HELEN FLEUR DESIGNS, JACK’S CALLING, JEREMY WINGSPAN,  JUX, HENNA courtesy of the talented KAJAL, LISA PURCELL, LITTLE BOXES, LOUIE AND THE FOX, MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS, ME U, MY GOAT SOAP, NINE YAKS, ONE SMALL DUCK,  SEBO HANDMADE JEWELLERY, SPOONFULS OF LOVE,TREAD AND PEDALS and many more emerging artists and designers!!!

We are also pleased to have THE MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS darlings (check out their Bend and Snap interview here) presenting the May edition of our pop-up-snowfield Crafternoon Corner where you can indulge in a number of winter time fun like creating a miniature winter wonderland with DIY snow globe workshop. While you’re at Bend and Snap Market come chill in the Pop Up Snow Field, and take home your own tiny winter world from the DIY snow globe makin’ station.

Stay tuned for more stall holder interviews and sneaky treats and like us on Facebook for all sorts of sneaky peek treats.

♥ RSVP here.
♥ Get caught up on our last market day here.
♥ Keep an eye on our ever expanding sneaky peak album here.
♥ Any stall holders interested in joining in our Sunday Fun day apply here.
♥ And all of you insta lovers should follow us on Instagram @bendandsnapmarket

See you all at market day Sunday 26th May 11:00am to 4:00pm at 1000 £ Bend 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city.

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me.u

We speak with the beautiful Jennifer about me and you. And also about fabrics and other loves.

Tell us a little about yourself using a Haiku.
Rather eclectic
Love knitting and designing
Perpetual learner

Tell us a little about the origins of me.u.
When I completed my degree in textile design, rather than work in the industry, I ended up working in an ice cream shop (where I developed more personality). Then later, I worked at a knitting yarn shop (where I picked up more handknitting skills and met more creative friends). Somehow my dream to work in design veered off and I ended up doing work in academic research. As an outlet for my creative side, I created me.u in 2007. When I created me.u, I wanted to explore the use of different materials and concepts in my design. I started off making jewellery with the philosophy that it should be quirky and a conversation starter. I wanted to create little art pieces that one can wear. In 2012, I returned to my textile design roots and created a range of printed textile designs that reflected the me.u philosophy.

Describe your creative process.
My creative process is rather informal. When making jewellery, it usually starts with one main material eg. a vintage button or a piece of fabric. Then I will think, how can I best present this main material? Then the design evolves as each materials are added taking care to make sure that the starting material still takes center-stage. Sometimes as I add on another bead or wirework, I will stop and think, is this working? Then depending on the overall look, I will either stop or continue to work on the piece. I guess this helps to evolve the design. This is also a reason why I take longer time to create each piece especially for customised request. More often than not, the final design is different from my original intent. But this is the way I like it.

What inspires you the most?
Colours. When I am choosing materials to work with or designing a fabric, I always have a colour palette in mind. Sometimes I look at a picture and go wow, look at those colours! I would love to create a design with that colour combinations!

Name some of your most favourite local artists and designers.

Hanka.
My friend Paulina is the artist behind Hanka. What I love the most is the philosophy behind her artwork. I love the use of recycled items such as egg cartons and the resulting abstract nature of each piece.

Herbert & Friends.
I love Herbert & Friends. Who can resist little hand-sewn critters with adventures, ambitions and dreams?

What are your ultimate dreams for me.u?
I would like me.u to take off and grow. I also hope to add on to the product range. Perhaps one day creating garments out of my own textile designs. I have been finishing up on my PhD studies and cannot wait to devote myself back to me.u.

What will will we find from me.u at our May Bend and Snap Market?
Brooches incorporating fabric and wire work such as Tea Time and Bloom. Necklaces made using a mix of materials including cardboard lettering such as What About Me? and Why Is It All About You?. Original fabrics of course, such as Piggy Delight.  A whole of lot of quirky and fun cufflinks, earrings etc. I also have experimental pieces that will be available at discounted prices. Please come and see me.u at the market and say hi!

See you all at our next Bend and Snap Market day at 1000 £ Bend Sunday 26th May 11:00pm to 4:00pm, 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city for all of the art design fashion vintage with many of our regular stall holders and a load of exciting new additions to our Bend and Snap fold with A LITTLE COY, AGNES & I, ANIMAL VEGETABLE MINERAL, ANTYK BUTYK, BAK SPACE VINTAGE, CANDLE AROMAS, COLOUR ME PLATE, DREAMING CO ♧, GIRLPETA DESIGNS, EELAV MCBEE, HELEN FLEUR DESIGNS, JACK’S CALLING, JEREMY WINGSPAN,  JUX, HENNA courtesy of the talented KAJAL, LISA PURCELL, LITTLE BOXES, LOUIE AND THE FOX, MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS, ME U, MY GOAT SOAP, NINE YAKS, ONE SMALL DUCK,  SEBO HANDMADE JEWELLERY, SPOONFULS OF LOVE,TREAD AND PEDALS and many more emerging artists and designers!!!

We are also pleased to have THE MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS darlings (check out their Bend and Snap interview here) presenting the May edition of our pop-up-snowfield Crafternoon Corner where you can indulge in a number of winter time fun like creating a miniature winter wonderland with DIY snow globe workshop. While you’re at Bend and Snap Market come chill in the Pop Up Snow Field, and take home your own tiny winter world from the DIY snow globe makin’ station.

Stay tuned for more stall holder interviews and sneaky treats and like us on Facebook for all sorts of sneaky peek treats.

♥ RSVP here.
♥ Get caught up on our last market day here.
♥ Keep an eye on our ever expanding sneaky peak album here.
♥ Any stall holders interested in joining in our Sunday Fun day apply here.
♥ And all of you insta lovers should follow us on Instagram @bendandsnapmarket

See you all at market day Sunday 26th May 11:00am to 4:00pm at 1000 £ Bend 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city.

♥

Animal Vegetable Mineral

“Animal Vegetable Mineral is a hybrid of childhood games.  Anything in the universe can be categorized into one of the three.

I make things from my imagination, which is fueled by the underwater world.  Sexy, scary, witchey, slimey natural world- colours, textures, fungus, bacteria, coral, crystals.

Animal Vegetable Mineral objects are from a magical fantasy deep sea Dragons lair and they reflect, refract and react in light.  They are amulets and keep-safes and they all have a secret to share with their beholder.”

- adahodgson.com

We chat to Ada, the designer behind Animal Vegetable Mineral, about her stunning designs and categorical inspirations.

Tell us a little about yourself using a Haiku.
Nineties Ocean Girl
Green moss forest fossicker
Destroy recipes.

Tell us a little about the origins of Animal Vegetable Mineral.
It is a hybrid of childhood games.  On long road trips, my sisters and I would play ‘I spy..’ something beginning with.. O… and the first question asked would be.. it is Animal, Vegtable or Mineral?  So everything in the universe can be categorized into one of the three.


Describe your creative process.
I sketch a lot and often the sketches translate into an object.  Sometimes I’m inspired by materials – when I’m working on a pieces it can develop into something quite different than the original idea.  I couldn’t be happier when I am experimenting and something goes awfully wrong, as sometimes the worst disaster can be developed into a magical mistake.


What inspires you the most?
I’m a diver, naturalist and conservationist. I love the underwater world.  It’s exciting alive and vibrant.  It’s fill of secrets and mysterious critters and is of course dangerous…


Name some of your most favourite local artists and designers.
Kate Shaw, painter.  Just sublime. A room full of her work would be my happy place.

Natalia Milosz-Piekarska. You just want to put everything she makes on your body.


What are your ultimate dreams for Animal Vegetable Mineral?
Animal Vegetable Mineral really describes me.  It’s my inner workings presented as wearable pieces.  I love every piece as if they were a part of a movie set of my life.  I’m deeply involved and attached, so as I change and my processes change, I hope AVM will come along for the ride.


What will we find from Animal Vegetable Mineral at our May Bend and Snap Market?
A few samples from the current range featured on the Animal Vegetable Mineral website.
Lots of precious dangly colourful bursts.

See you all at our next Bend and Snap Market day at 1000 £ Bend Sunday 26th May 11:00pm to 4:00pm, 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city for all of the art design fashion vintage with many of our regular stall holders and a load of exciting new additions to our Bend and Snap fold with A LITTLE COY, AGNES & I, ANIMAL VEGETABLE MINERAL, ANTYK BUTYK, BAK SPACE VINTAGE, CANDLE AROMAS, COLOUR ME PLATE, DREAMING CO ♧, GIRLPETA DESIGNS, EELAV MCBEE, HELEN FLEUR DESIGNS, JACK’S CALLING, JEREMY WINGSPAN,  JUX, HENNA courtesy of the talented KAJAL, LISA PURCELL, LITTLE BOXES, LOUIE AND THE FOX, MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS, ME U, MY GOAT SOAP, NINE YAKS, ONE SMALL DUCK,  SEBO HANDMADE JEWELLERY, SPOONFULS OF LOVE,TREAD AND PEDALS and many more emerging artists and designers!!!

We are also pleased to have THE MELBOURNE ALTERNATIVE CRAFTERS darlings (check out their Bend and Snap interview here) presenting the May edition of our pop-up-snowfield Crafternoon Corner where you can indulge in a number of winter time fun like creating a miniature winter wonderland with DIY snow globe workshop. While you’re at Bend and Snap Market come chill in the Pop Up Snow Field, and take home your own tiny winter world from the DIY snow globe makin’ station.

Stay tuned for more stall holder interviews and sneaky treats and like us on Facebook for all sorts of sneaky peek treats.

♥ RSVP here.
♥ Get caught up on our last market day here.
♥ Keep an eye on our ever expanding sneaky peak album here.
♥ Any stall holders interested in joining in our Sunday Fun day apply here.
♥ And all of you insta lovers should follow us on Instagram @bendandsnapmarket

See you all at market day Sunday 26th May 11:00am to 4:00pm at 1000 £ Bend 361 Little Lonsdale Street in the city.

♥