Northern Regards Artisan Market

How to make a Saturday arts market better? Beer, of course!
Meg Watson
Published on March 31, 2014

Overview

The Melbourne market scene is understandably getting a little saturated. Along with poached eggs, organic single origin coffee and outdoor cinemas, markets are kind of our thing. But the Northern Regards Artisan Market may have found a way to set itself apart — it has beer!

Hosted at Northcote Social Club on the first Saturday of every month, this clever little arts and craft specialist is a welcome addition to Melbourne's market glut. Co-hosted by the Thornbury Women's Neighbourhood House, the market specialises in recycled and sustainable items and has a healthy mix of vintage fashion, homewares and handmade jewellery.

Our pick of this month's stallholders are the folks from Creating a Welcome. Pick up their protest brooches in action against the government's policies on seeking asylum, or get a hold of some cute crafts in support of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Up-cycled crafts with a conscience and a beer in your hand — what could be better?

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