The Loft Market

Overview

Take your Christmas shopping to the next level this weekend — that is, level four of the Strand Arcade. That's where a large collection of artisan producers will be selling home products, ceramics, accessories and more. And it's all in the name of supporting independent Australian art, fashion and design.

It'll all take place at Courtesy of the Artist's 200-square-metre multi-purpose space at the top of the arcade this Thursday to Saturday. For the market's opening on Thursday night, there'll be DJ Charlie Villas on the decks.

Look out for flawless products from a long list of Australian makers including Alison Jackson Tableware, watches from Aãrk Collective, Isobel Sippel Studio, Gewürzhaus Herb and Spice Merchants, Lauren Webster, Loom Towels, Carrol Russell, Fink, Tracy Dickason, Pass A Ball, Avi Amesbury, Ainslie Walker and Pendolino Olive Oils.

If you can't make this week's markets — which run from 6pm to 9pm on November 16, 10am to 5.30pm on November 17, and 10am to 4pm on November 18 — then stay tuned for further Christmas markets in December.