Maker's Market
🏳️🌈 Pride Market time! 🏳️🌈 We’re on the lookout for artists and makers to take part in our Pride Makers Market on Saturday 6th July, to help us fundraise for Stirling Pride! We are particularly keen to support traders who fall under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, however everyone is welcome to apply!
⌚ When? 6th of July 2024 11AM to 3PM
📌 Where? Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, 6 Albert Pl, Stirling FK8 2RG.
🤔 What? A market where people who make things such as decorative objects or food by hand can sell their products directly to customers. We’re planning on having some home baked goods, teas and coffees and a raffle on as well to help us raise funds to make sure Stirling Pride is as fabulous an event as it deserves to be!
🎫 Tickets? You don't need a ticket to attend as a guest. If you'd like you can add it to your calendar by clicking here. There is however a small fee to attend as a maker, you can find more information and apply by clicking here.
♿ Access? Step free access to the church is available via a ramp. An accessible toilet is available inside.
🧏♀️ Sensory? The hall is usually lit with bright, natural light. It could be noisy due to lots of people chatting and there is the possibility of music playing. We are planning to also utilize space outside if the weather allows.
Introducing the makers... 🤩
Braw Bumble
Inspired by nature, not just bees.
Braw Bumble is an art brand selling nature inspired illustrations as prints, cards, accessories, and most recently small sculptures. It is an eco-conscious brand using biodegradable and recycled materials where possible. I (Sam) work primarily in watercolour, using it to create bright but delicate work and am often playing with line weight to explore dimension and texture in my work. I take these illustrations and create fun products and accessories to bring a little joy to the everyday. These include vinyl stickers, pin badges, and keyrings.
Recently I have expanded Braw Bumble’s collection to include small polymer clay sculptures for home décor. The ‘Plant Pals’ range are small clay sculptures (predominantly mushrooms) on wire spokes perfect for adding a flash of colour in a houseplant, or in the garden for a touch of whimsical joy! The ‘Moody Mushroom’ collection feature little mushroom inspired characters to use as worry stones or as a fidget/stim tool. They are designed with the ND community in mind, fit right in your pocket, and are built to provide a little bit of comfort and joy in stressful situations. (Can you tell I like mushrooms…)
Meriline Art
"I am a socially engaged neurodiverse artist whose work is inspired by the way I see the world and pop culture around me, primarily tv, film and everything in between. My work primarily uses cats as my daughter makes me :) but also because they are our autistic spirit animal.
My work is about celebrating who you are and finding the humour in the world through art and cats..."
Jordan The Plant Guy – Limited
Jordan The Plant Guy will be attending Stirling Pride Makers Market selling his range of mini cacti and succulent houseplants and handmade terrariums. Find him online and shop Plantique located in Partick, Glasgow.
The Stirling Candle Company
From their home candle studio, this small family business is delighted to offer a variety of hand-poured candles, wax melts, diffusers, and room sprays. Committed to quality and sustainability, their entire product range is vegan, sustainable, and free from parabens and paraffin. Even the glitter used in their candles is biodegradable and plant-based, reflecting their dedication to environmentally friendly practices.
Enchanted Easel Crafts
Enchanted Easel Crafts is artist Jessica Cook’s small business! She sells colourful expressive and unique paintings which she paints with care and love.
MacKintosh Made
Hannah MacKintosh is a Scottish based potter making contemporary functional thrown pots inspired by nature. She grew up in Stirling, but also three other countries and has duel nationally, British and American. This hybrid identity helps her to meld different ideas and functions into a cohesive range of works.
Nico Paws
Nico Paws is a Glaswegian Illustrator, inspired by all things cute, femme and silly. With a collection of Jewellery, Artwork and Apparel to spark joy.
Samantha Dolan
Samantha Dolan is a Scottish artist and illustrator who creates botanical and nature inspired stationery, prints and paper goods. Using a mixture of watercolour, gouache and digital mediums to design bright products that will bring the outside world to your homes and walls.
Whatcynmade
Born in Hong Kong via London, Cynthia is a Dunblane-based multi-textile designer. WHATCYNMADE came about as a way to express her love for all things jewellery that she doesn't get to design for her work. Exploring unique shapes and colour combinations, each WHATCYNMADE piece is made uniquely with care and consideration.
Sprig of Silver
Sprig of Silver by Rosemary Young makes handmade jewellery and metal bookmarks. I am a local maker from Bridge of Allan and like to feature plants sourced from nearby in my jewellery! I have a few different styles of jewellery that I enjoy making and the bookmarks are a trusty old favourite!
@4everskyhigh
Using high quality Sterling Silver or 14ct Gold Filled chains, welded jewellery is the perfect way to create memories with loved ones. Fully customisable with a wide variety of charms and connectors, the chain is sized to perfectly fit you and then seamlessly welded together. Creating a long-lasting, beautiful piece of jewellery customised for you!
D&A leathercraft
A small scale leathercrafting business with a focus on alternative and queer designs
Mystical Mixes
Sustainable and accessible themed pick and mix sweets! Vegan and gluten free options always available, and plastic free packaging.
Creative Tea Studios
"Hello! Im Gillian Taylor, and I run Creative tea. I'm a queer illustrator from Glasgow! My art is both traditional and digital based! My art is inspired japanese culture and the wild West! I also really enjoy drawing frogs and cats! I sell my illustrations on a range of products such as art prints, enamel pins, badges, cups, washi tape, tote bags, keyrings, and some handpainted items such as bags and jackets!"