Christmas Art Markets

Christmas Art Markets

Most people shop online these days. And why not? You can sit in your pajamas while watching whatever trendy HBO TV-series you’re into. Whatever, we all do it.

This year, why not get out of the house to some kind of  Christmas-y arty market?

Etsy Christmas Pop-Up

etsy-logoNovember 28 until December 12

Love Etsy but hate shipping costs? Well here is your answer! Esty has a pop-up shop for you to grab some amazing gifts and even have a go at creating your own at one of their DIY workshops.

http://christmaspopup.tumblr.com/

Finders Keepers Sydney Markets

Finders Keepers Christmas Markets

Saturday 7 December, 10am – 5pm

You haven’t heard of Finders Keepers? You probably should have, just sayin’. It’s held a few times a year at Australian Technology Park near Redfern. They have about a billion stalls, and food trucks, and music. It’s big and there’s plenty of stuff to buy for all budgets.

http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/sydney_markets.php

Green Square Christmas Market

Sunday 8 December, 9am to 3pm

The first eva Green Square markets, debuting as a Christmas market. You can’t help but love a Rotary market!

http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/21149-green-square-christmas-markets

Kirribilli Art & Design Markets

Sunday 8 December, 9am to 3pm

People give Kirribilli a hard time (too right!), but they know how to do a good weekend market. There’s plenty of stuff to buy, though probably not a huge amount of contemporary art.

http://www.kirribillimarkets.com/art-and-design-market

Taylor Square Christmas Night Market

Thursday 12 December, 4pm to 9pm

Visit a pub, dodge some vomit, and then visit night markets. Such fun! But really, this might be amazeballs.

http://www.sydneychristmas.com.au/whatson/christmas-pop-night-market-taylor-square/

Workshopped

Workshopped Design Markets

Saturday 14 December, 9:30am to 5pm

Allegedly applicant are “hand chosen upon receipt of application” so this should be good. We hope. It does hold a certain appeal as it’s all design-y. We think this could be a winner.

http://bit.ly/workshopped2013

East is East Boutique Christmas Markets

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Saturday 14 December, 10am to 3pm

The rule for these markets is nothing over $80! So you can’t really go wrong. Grab some well priced, locally made, one-of-a-kind stocking fillers for your nearest and dearest.

http://www.sydneychristmas.com.au/whatson/east-east-boutique-christmas-markets/

https://www.facebook.com/eastiseastmarkets

Paddington Markets

christmas-paddingtonThursday 19 December, 4pm onwards

An ol’ faithful. Paddington Markets will be buzzing right up until Christmas. Lots of local artists and designers will have their goods on show, along with vintage stalls, food and fashion.

http://www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au/