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artist profile :: Juwel {the valley}

tell us about your background After training in clothing technology at the London College of Fashion in the UK and then working in the industry, I decided to travel the world. My destiny was Australia, now my home. I set … read full article »

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artist profile :: Kathryn @ Laruche Designs {the valley}

tell us about your background Diploma in Fashion design and technology, specialising in hand finishing and beading of wedding dressers for 15 years, including 2 years working in London. tell us about what you create Beautiful handmade brooches that have … read full article »

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artist profile :: Gilded Goldfish art by Emmaline {the valley}

tell us about your background So often I read stories about other creative types and how they came to be, more often than not the comment is made that as far back as they can remember they were making things, … read full article »

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guest blog :: liesa from the handmade expo & handmade heaven {the valley}

what does handmade mean to me? Handmade = love…I have been around handmade my whole life. Starting with Grandma trying to teach me to knit as a 12 year old to Mum making quilts, clothing, folk art and everything else … read full article »

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what i do by vicki {the valley}

So now I’m going to put myself out there to you – this is me – I’m putting my creative side out there for all of you to see – it’s a BIG step (much like all the artists when … read full article »

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artist profile :: Little Brown Dog {the valley}

tell us about what you create I hand screen print vintage children’s illustrations on op-shop and ethically sourced t-shirts and also on plain thrifted fabrics which I make into shorts, skirts, hats, bunting, pencil cases, pencil caddies, wall hangings and … read full article »

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How can I turn my talent into an income? {the valley}

This is a question I used to ponder quite regularly………….I had a gift for making ‘things’ but didn’t know where to go or how to start putting myself out there.  My friends would compliment me on the pieces I would … read full article »

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artist profile :: ish {the valley}

tell us about your background My creative background actually lies in performance. I had never imagined myself as a visual artist or crafter. Then some years ago a medical issue prevented me from being able to perform. I was desperately … read full article »

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an update from the valley

It’s all very official now – our sign is out the front, the keys are ours – WE ARE MOVING TO BRUNSWICK STREET BABY!! We are still in fitout mode at the moment – if all goes to plan we … read full article »

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artist profile :: joseph & mary {the valley}

Tell us about your background Luckily I’ve been able to put into play my plans and ambitions. Even during my career as a computer trainer and then, cafe owner, my love has always been for the visual : particularly unusual … read full article »

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