Category Archives: Markets and Stockists

Mount Eliza Art and Design Show – 2017

I was pleased to be invited to participate in the 2017 Mount Eliza Art and Design Show, and I mailed a large box of goodies down to Victoria, including pieces from my Spirals collection.

I also sent down a selection of earrings, including various pairs of my popular bubble earrings.

I also sent some large bubble hoop earrings like these ones. These larger earrings are not yet available in my shop, but if you’d like a pair get in touch and I can let you know what colours I have still available.

It’s always a pleasure to have my work on show around the place, so a big thanks to the Mt Eliza Design and Arts Show team for all their efforts!

Mount Eliza Art and Design Show – 2016

It was nice to be invited to participate in the Mount Eliza Art and Design Show again for 2016. I sent down a selection of pieces to the show, including my new shadow box pendants.

It looked as if there were some gorgeous exhibits there. My lovely friend Donna from Little Boubba Designs, is part of the Mt Eliza team, and very kindly took the time to send me some photos of my pieces on display. Thank you Donna, such a thoughtful person!

KickArts Contemporary Arts Cairns

I’m very excited to tell you that I have been invited to stock some of my work in the lovely shop at KickArts Contemporary Arts in Cairns, here in Queensland.

A little bit about the fabulous galleries and shop from the KickArts website:

“Located in the central business district of Cairns, in the Centre of Contemporary Arts, KickArts is a key destination for local and tourist visitors alike who wish to experience the vibrant contemporary visual culture of Tropical North Queensland. KickArts is dedicated to facilitating, presenting and promoting contemporary arts and extending the experience and cultural life of northern Australians and more than 2.2 million annual visitors to Cairns.

Delivering a dynamic and diverse exhibition program, KickArts welcomes more than 45,000 visitors annually. The KickArts Shop animates the Centre on a daily basis and is a focal point for viewing unique, high quality works of art, craft and design from Australian and international artists.”

The gorgeous staff at KickArts have chosen my Spirals and my Ceramics collections to showcase in the shop. If you are in the beautiful Cairns, lucky you! Make sure to stop in at the Centre of Contemporary Arts at 96 Abbott Street.

Mount Eliza Art and Design Show – 2015

I was happy to be invited to exhibit at the 2014 Mount Eliza Art and Design Show again this year! This time, I will be sharing my ~bubbles~ collection. A selection of the pieces you see here will be on display and available to buy at the show.

This is the 36th annual show, and it will be hosted by Mt Eliza North Primary School, 6 Moseley Drive, Mt Eliza, Victoria from 23rd to 25th October. If you’re in that area, why not pop in for a visit?

Gataker’s Artspace – New Earrings In Stock

It’s always a joy packaging up some Silver Forge earrings to send up to the lovely Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough. Gatakers is a community artspace which displays the work of local and regional artists and craftspeople ~ they are at 311 Kent Street, Maryborough. If you’re in the area, stop by, enjoy the gallery, and find my pieces in Gatakers shop. Thanks to the great staff there!

Mount Eliza Art and Design Show

I was pleased to be invited to the 2014 Mount Eliza Art and Design Show, and I’ve just sent off a parcel of all of these pieces to be displayed and made available for sale.

The show is on from 24th to 26th October in Mount Eliza, Victoria. I’m sure it will be lovely. If you’re in the area, pop in for a visit and do let me know what it’s like!

Derinya Art and Craft Exhibition

I was excited to be invited to the 39th Annual Derinya Art and Craft Exhibition, and I’ve just sent off a parcel of all of these pieces to be displayed (and made available for sale).

The exhibition is on from 18th to 20th July in Frankston South, Victoria. Here’s hoping it goes well. If you’re in the area, do call in and let me know what it’s like!

Gataker’s Artspace – More New Pieces

Some more Silver Forge earrings are now available at Gataker’s Artspace in Maryborough. Gataker’s is a community artspace which displays the work of local and regional artists and craftspeople – they also have musical performances in their courtyard, and every month they open one Saturday night for music, wood-fired pizza, coffee, art and artisans. Stop in to 311 Kent Street, Maryborough, and find my pieces in Gataker’s shop! Thanks, Gataker’s lovely staff!

Young Designers Market – May 2014

I’m happy to say The Silver Forge will be at the Young Designers Market in Little Stanley Street, at South Bank, Brisbane, between 10am and 4pm on Sunday May 4th (this weekend!).

I love my day at the market, it’s always fun to see who your neighbours are, and I love meeting new people and catching up with existing customers (and friends). Make sure you stop at my stall to say hello – I’d love to see you!

Twilight Market – Fundraising for Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia

Little Bee (photo credit JaneEmma Photography)

If you’re in Brisbane on Friday 2nd May, between 4.00 and 7.00pm a Twilight Market is being held by the Creche & Kindergarten Northside Family Day Care Educators Association at ‘The Community Place’ on Teevan Street, Stafford. The market is being held to raise funds for Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia. As my son is allergic to nuts, this is a cause close to my heart!

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is a charitable, not for profit organisation. Their aim is to improve awareness of allergy in the Australian community.

I am setting up a Silver Forge stall at the twilight market, and will be donating 10% of all sales made during the market to this very worthy cause. There will be food stalls, art and craft, a playground, face painting and much more. Come and have Carmen’s delicious Sri Lankan food or a fab sausage sizzle for dinner, let the kids race around, and be home in time for bedtime and a nice cup of tea! Make sure you stop by the stall and say hello – I’d love to see you there!

the silver forge

jewellery handcrafted by ruthie gray