During the October school holidays, Sydney Children’s Festival rocks into CarriageWorks, Sydney’s newest centre for contemporary art and culture. The building will be transformed into an artistic playground for Sydney children aged 5 - 15. There will be workshops, performances and a plethora of free activities.
Where: CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
When: 27 September - 11 October, Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm
More info: Official site
Show your kids where food comes from with a piece of the country in the heart of the city. More than 30 stalls will bring you the highest quality fresh produce, including fruit and vegetables, jams, olives, cheeses, breads and gourmet food.
The market runs every Friday until 19th December 2008 and then resumes in February.
Where: Cook + Phillip Park square, College Street, Sydney
When: Every Friday from 10am to 2.30pm
More info: Official site
I’ll tell you the moral to this story upfront; check out your local thrift store and transform a bargain into something beautiful!
It takes a bit of vision and a lot of elbow-grease, but with the removal of the dull brown paint off a $20 dresser and a lick of Red Hot… you can reveal a masterpiece like Holly and her husband! Don’t forget the knobs… shiny like the chrome on an old Chevy at a fraction of the price (under $4 each from Home Depot).
The rest of the room is decorated with a variety of vintage toys, art and accessories mixed with some gorgeous original works by Chris Milk Hulburt.
Photos by Hollis Queen
Marrickville rocks; see it for yourself when they bring out the big paella pan.
For the kids they have craft / circus / drum making workshops, rides and an alleged *magic yellow bus*.
For big kids they have a few bands and fantastic international food.
Where: Marrickville Road, Marrickville (between Illawarra & Victoria roads)
When: Sunday 7 September 11am - 5pm
More Info: Official site
Take a peek inside the vibrant world of a Portuguese artist, architect and their family. The rooms are filled with exuberant colours and patterns. It’s not for the faint-hearted or the meek and mild… more for those who are passionate, dynamic and playful.
Photos by Atelier XT
