MAKE MUM’S DAY
Tactile Arts is back with the first Makers Market of the year, just in time for Mother’s Day.
WORDS TIERNEY WHITE
THERE ARE A few signs that the Dry season is here. Sunny skies and dragon flies, with a swag of outdoor events on the rise. This month brings the first Tactile Arts Makers Market of the year, one week out from Mother’s Day to give you the chance to score the mums and mother figures in your lives the perfect gift.
With over 90 stalls set into the sweet tropical setting of Darwin Waterfront, plus live music, workshops and food stalls, it’s the perfect way to spend a Dry season day in Darwin town.
Tactile Arts’ Events Coordinator Jo Shearn says it’s that little bit sweeter when we buy local.
“As well as putting money back into the local economy, it's a wonderful way to support some really hard working and talented local artisans and makers,” she says.
“The stallholders at all Tactile Arts markets are dedicated to their craft and spend many, many hours preparing for these markets, and the proof is in the product – visitors to the markets will be able to find some truly unique and beautiful items, whether they are looking for gifts, or for something special for themselves.”
There’s a bunch of handmade goods on offer, from gorgeous handmade jewellery to stunning ceramics and homewares, as well as incredible hand-printed fabrics and artworks from some of the NT's beloved Aboriginal Art Centres.
Exciting additions this year include weaving workshops with local award-winning artisan Aly de Groot, live music from local muso Lilla Wellington, plus kids’ workshops. With the sun shining, and the lagoon nearby, you might as well make a day of it – why not sneak in a dip or feast on bites from the wide range of Waterfront eateries?
Grab a gift for mum or spoil yourself silly, with a diverse selection of beautifully handcrafted work produced by some of the Top End's finest artists, crafters, designers and makers.
Tactile Arts Makers Market
WHEN SUN 4 MAY | 9AM-3PM
AT DARWIN WATERFRONT
COST FREE
INFO tactilearts.org.au
