South Bank (m)art store - closing sale

After three fantastic years of trading at our South Bank (m)art store, our lease comes to an end on Sunday 27th January, 4pm.

Join us for an “End of Lease” Sale from Tuesday 15th January until Sunday 27th January.
30%* OFF ALL PRODUCTS

SOUTH BANK (M)ART STORE ONLY

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to stock up on your favourite products from Australia’s leading and emerging designers and craftspeople at these one-off SALE prices!

The operation of the South Bank (m)art store has been made possible due to the wonderful support of South Bank Corporation over the past three years. The artisan team would like to thank South Bank Corporation for their valuable contribution to the craft and design sector through their sponsorship of the retail space. The South Bank (m)art store has provided a strong commercial platform for over 200 craftspeople, designers and artists to sell their products to the public and has provided the community with an additional destination for purchasing the diverse collection of quality Australian design and craftsmanship.

While we mark the closure of the South Bank (m)art store and the valuable contribution this has provided our community and the craft and design sectors, the artisan team are looking forward to launching new opportunities and ventures to support and build the craft and design sectors in 2013 and beyond. 

Artisan’s retail activity will continue to offer an exquisitely crafted and intelligently designed collection of Australian product through our flagship store at Fortitude Valley and our 24/7 Online Store.

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 4

 

Sustainability is the focus on day four of the Cherish showcase. Bio-bin by Alison Schutt (Haasch) and Bureau^Proberts is an effective waste solution that also happens to be made from recycled waste paper. A great addition to any office, Bio-bin was selected by Jason Bird. 

 



"I love composite materials. A great use of recycled materials that looks good and has enormous future potential." 

 - Jason Bird, designer, Luxxbox

You can pick up a Bio-bin for your eco-friendly loved ones at our Fortitude Valley design store now from between $44 and $88.

The 2012 Cherish Christmas showcase at artisan

It's been a whirlwind year for artisan, and it's already time for the annual Cherish Christmas showcase. This year the Cherish selection of products has been hand-picked by some of Queensland's most well known personalities and supporters of craft and design.

Sneak peek: Some of the amazing products included in Cherish 2012

Cherish will officially open this Saturday the 1st of December, with all products on display and available for purchase in our Fortitude Valley design store. We will also be featuring a product each working day between Monday the 3rd of December and Monday the 24th of December on our Facebook page and right here on our blog, so stay tuned!

South Bank Visitor Centre souveniers

We are excited to launch a special project in partnership with South Bank Corporation for the design of a collection of souvenirs for the South Bank Visitor Centre. 

The first range of products is now available in South Bank’s Visitor Centre and includes: striking black and white mens and womens tees and caps, kids tees and bucket hats, soft toys, eco jute tote and laser-engraved metal keyrings. 

This project involved intensive site-specific research and close collaboration with South Bank and the manufacturing sector. All pieces in the collection make for great, affordable gifts which are connected to the South Bank precinct through design and story. 

Congratulations to designers KT Doyle, Dan Cox, Jess Dabro, and Roz Fenson for their great work on this project. 

The Visitor Centre is open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day) and is located on the ground floor of South Bank House, on the corner of Ernest Street and Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank. Feel free to visit in person, call on (07) 3867 2051 or email at visitorcentre@south-bank.net.au. 

Now in store: By Joost

“I want to bring our food back to the beginning. The pot acts as reminder that this food has been harvested, planted and grown” – Joost Bakker

Our retail store has recently received a delivery of home wares from By Joost. 

By Joost is the brainchild of Rustenburg born, Melbourne based, Joost Bakker. Joost’s passion for sustainability and design inspired his latest collection of pottery home wares, which includes cups, plates, and bowls. 

Each bespoke piece is handmade and unique, and is made from raw, natural elements found in Australian soils. The materials naturally weather and age, and can be eventually returned to the earth without contributing to landfill. 

Joost’s design career began on his family’s flower farm when he started creating café floral arrangements. Incorporating objects found on the farm, Joost developed a unique aesthetic that was soon highly sought after within the Melbourne hospitality scene. Since then, his career in design has advanced quickly.

Minimising the ecological impact of humans has long been a mission of Joost’s. His Greenhouse project, which has seen temporary and permanent sustainable restaurants set up around Australia, is perhaps his most well known venture to date.

GREENHOUSE BY JOOST from The Design Files on Vimeo.
Joost Bakker's Greenhouse, courtesy of thedesignfiles.net.

Sustainable and beautiful? We like very much! You can purchase By Joost home wares from our Fortitude Valley design store, or our online store. Visit Joost's website here.

This month at (m)art design store

It’s August and along with those Winter winds whistling through the city, it’s the time of year when a little bit of country comes to Brisbane city. It’s Ekka time! Fairy floss, show bags, cattle parades, show jumping, home made cakes, dog shows and fashion shows – all the colours, smells, tastes and temptations that we love about this time of year. 

This month artisan has been inspired by all things country. Come in and see a wide variety of new designer products on display in our South Bank and Fortitude Valley stores or shop on-line.

Exciting Opportunity - Cherish 2011 - Christmas Retail Showcase

Applications are now open for Cherish 2011, artisan's annual Christmas retail showcase.
The (m)art design store at artisan is calling for expressions of interest for new stock ranges.
The application kit can be downloaded here and submissions close on 15th August 2011.

Design in Focus at (m)art design store

This month @ artisan we celebrate what’s new in design from some of Queensland’s and Australia’s leading and emerging designers. Come in and see the variety of new designer product in-store now! Or visit (m)art design store online here.

Winter Wonders at (m)art design store

It's that time of year when you change into your flannelette pyjamas and that coat that has been sitting in your wardrobe sees its first outing for a while. Winter is on its way.

This month at artisan, we focus on our winter delights - all things blue and items guaranteed to keep you warm as we move into the cooler months. Take a look at our winter picks online.

Easter Trading Hours

Bilby Print by Renee Treml

(m) art at artisan in the Fortitude Valley will be closed from Good Friday 22nd of April and will reopen on the Wednesday the 27th of April.

(m)art design store at South Bank will be closed over this period as well except for Easter Sunday which will be open 11am to 4pm and will reopen on Wednesday the 27th of April.

The artisan office will be closed from 22nd of April and will reopen on the 3rd of May.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!



What's New in (m)art design store for February

Sonya Abidin
Sonya Abidin, has created the cutest brooches, all hand crocheted with fine thread, reminiscent of the bed throws gram used make. She has spent hours lovingly crafting these miniature pieces of wearable art in a variety  colour combinations, perfect for most outfits. From $29.15, how can you go wrong?

In Sync
In Sync design, are a dynamic design duo, who have come up with a colouful yet polished range of jewellery, these pieces come in a range of different styles, and make a stylish addition to any outfit. Managers pick! My personal favourite. From $70.00.

Cass Edney
Cass Edney, has created a range of very collectable cups and saucers, wonderful for display in the kitchen she creates her work from domestic experiences, her range reflects everyday kitchen objects. $48.80 for one cup and saucer set. Start your collection today!

Zoe Jay Vaness
Zoe Jay Vaness has designed brooches that explore the beauty of pattern through intricately folded strips of paper. Each design is determined by a precise system of measurements that are transferred to the material by hand with a ruler and scalpel blade. The colour and balance of these intricate treasures makes them incredibly desirable and wearable item to own. $154 each.

Last minute Cherish Christmas shopping evening at (m)art! 20% off at Fortitude Valley (m)art during this last special shopping event for 2010!!

Artisan is delighted to invite you to join us for nibbles and champagne on the eve of Dec 23rd from 5pm until 7:30pm, whilst selecting your last minute Christmas gifts!

As the very last and final special offer of the year, receive 20% off all (m)art design store products, plus exclusive access to the (m)art storeroom where many a treasure can be found!

WHEN : Thursday 23 December 2010, 5pm - 7:30pm
WHERE : (m)art Design Store, 381 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
RSVP : Essential by Tuesday 21 December 2010

(m)art design store shopping morning overview!

Marc Harrison Bauple Set

Yesterday's shopping event at the Fortitude Valley (m)art design store was a great success, with lots of wonderful and innovative Christmas gifts being purchased at 20% off the standard price. 

The morning was a wonderful gathering of keen shoppers with an eye on the unique Christmas gift raffle off of Marc Harrison’s Bauple bowl set (pictured above). The set was won by Karen Hurford from Mackay who is a (m)art design store customer who pops in to do some select shopping when she travels to Brisbane. Karen was over the moon to win the new bauple set and was literally jumping for joy at her luck!

Everyone in attendance enjoyed a light breakfast with the added excitement of access to the (m)art store room where lots of treasures were selected from also. Over all it was a fabulous morning shared by our loyal customers who I would like to thank for getting out of bed early to support our designers and share some wonderful conversation over breakfast and browsing. Keep an eye out in 2011 for more special retail events in the (m)art design stores.
 
x Denise
(m)art Retail Manager

Exclusive Cherish Christmas Shopping event!

Artisan is delighted to invite you to an exclusive breakfast of Christmas Shopping at (m)art design store. On Tuesday the 14th December only, artisan would like to offer you a 20% discount off all products.
 

Commencing at 8am, join us for a morning of festive celebrations. Enjoy a light breakfast while browsing some of the finest affordable design products in the country.
Select from distinctive and original jewellery, retro ties and streamline wallets for the individual man, clever ceramics and whimsical objects for the home. Sip champagne while enjoying good conversation with friends and for a gold coin donation, go into the draw to win the newest creation by Marc Harrison - the bauple set valued at $171.

WHEN: Tuesday 14th December, 8:00am - 10:30am
WHERE: (m)art design store 381 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
RSVP: essential to info@artisan.org.au by Friday 10th December
 
A light breakfast of coffee, orange juice, champagne and pastries will be served.
Marc Harrison’s New Bauple set will be raffled off on the day.
Artisan car parking can be booked though artisan, booking must be swift to ensure a space.