Makers and Shakers Market Returns to Melbourne with 185 Australian-Made Stalls

The Makers and Shakers Market returns to Melbourne/Naarm on April 18th and 19th at the Royal Exhibition Building. Featuring 185 Australian-made stalls, the event showcases ceramics, homewares, slow fashion, jewelry, skincare, and food. Among the highlighted creators is Wonderbao, a Melbourne bao bun icon. Perth/Boorloo-based Loop Lab offers colorful, textured wall art. Melbourne graphic designer Emma Winton presents hand-drawn digital art prints. Squint, a size-inclusive fashion label, and Celia Loves, an Australian fragrance house with candles, are also featured. DC Cartel sells chili oil, while Big Bite Studios, led by creative director Seonaidh Murphy, creates joyful designs. Melbourne illustrator Clumsy Hands exhibits her personal work. Able and Game displays greeting cards. Elaine Li, known as XF Illustrations or Xue Fei Art, contributes to the frankie 2026 calendar. Al Elé, founded by Alice Kavanagh Federici, offers handmade women's clothing from natural materials. hellomaë showcases hand-painted ceramics. Pajama Art, by artist Jassy Laragan, provides fun photobooth-style portraits. Yan Yan Candy Ng sells risograph prints and tote bags. Nzuri Organics, owned by Nadine, features handmade skincare with organic ingredients.