Whilst the grey skies and frosty
weather may not inspire you, Melbourne’s array of winter crafts and markets
should give you plenty of reason to get off the couch and create something
beautiful.
Fill your bellies and feast your
eyes on some of the exciting new markets and activities building buzz across
Melbourne this winter.
Though the days may be getting
shorter, there’s certainly no shortage of things to see and places to explore.
Below is a list the top picks on Fashion Journal’s winter to-do list:
Chinatown Market Day
Every third Friday of the month,
Heffernan Lane in Chinatown will come alive with the smell of hawker-style food
stalls, serving up steaming plates of dumplings, noodles, rice and curries.
After the sun sets, the laneway
transforms into a mystical night market, lit with Magical Mirabella Lighting
and abuzz with crowds lured in from the cold by the seductive smell of satay
and profusion of craft and souvenir stalls.
The Chinatown Market Day will run
between 18th May – 21st December 2012 from 4pm-10pm. This
is an over 18 event and there is no charge or booking required to attend the
Market.
Photography Night Walks
The Photography Night Walks are a
creatively-focussed walking tour which offers locals and visitors the
opportunity to explore the city and night and learn about night-time
photography.
Each week, the tour chooses a
different location to explore around Melbourne, building a strong network of
fellow photography enthusiasts with any level of experience. The locations are
selected based on their inherent aesthetic quality, individualism and have
recently come to include several Melbourne laneways, Docklands, Chinatown,
rooftops, interiors and the Queen Victoria Markets.
The main aim of the Nightwalk is
to inspire photographers to develop their photography skills through hands-on
tips, interaction with fellow photography enthusiants and a broad variety of
visual stimulus.
Once a month, the group convenes
for a post-walk drink and discussion to view the evening’s work projected on a
large digital screen at local venues.
The walks are held every Thursday
at 7pm and Sundays at 6pm in Melbourne and Perth and cost between $20-30 to
attend.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Sunday Market
Every Sunday, local artists and
producers join forces to fill the Melbourne Arts Centre Lawn, showcasing a
variety of unique, handmade goods ranging from regional arts and crafts to
freshly made delicacies.
The Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday
Market brings together over 80 fine artisans from all around Victoria, offering
hundreds of one-of-a-kind, locally made products, produce and hidden treasures.
Nestled along the lush lawns of
the Arts Centre, just a short walk from Flinder’s Street Station, The Melbourne
Sunday Market is the perfect place to spend a not-so-lazy Sunday in the city.
The Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday
Market is a much-loved weekly event, running every Sunday of the year between 6th
March-18th December 2012 from 10am-4pm. The event is free to event
and welcome to people of all ages.
Docklands Sunday
Market
Stroll along the New Quay/Waterfront City Promenade on a
Sunday and you’ll discover a treasure chest of arts, crafts, beauty products,
baby and children’s wear, candles, bonsai trees, jewellery, hats, second hand
books, hand-made flowers, model cars, lollies, clothing and more.
The Docklands Sunday Market is a new addition to Melbourne’s
Waterfront city and draws crowds from all edges of town by boasting it has
‘something for everyone’.
The Market runs all day, every Sunday, from 10am-5pm, making
it the perfect excuse for families and friends to leave the house and make a
day of it.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for that special someone
or looking to update your home or wardrobe with some rare and one-off pieces,
you’re bound to walk away with a bargain at the Docklands Sunday Market.
Grab a
friend and enjoy a coffee or meal on the waterfront, where you can choose to
shop or simply people-watch at Melbourne’s newest tourist hub.
