We are really excited to have some super talented artists, designers and makers joining us on December 7th, many who only attend the Christmas market dates. It will be a day of celebration, where we thank the local community for supporting us over the last year, as well as standing back and celebrating the hundreds of artist, makers, designers and musicians, and performers, who have been part of the Olive Tree Market community over the last year.
The Christmas Olive Tree Market presents visitors with the opportunity to discover an amazing variety of beautifully crafted contemporary products, all in an exciting festival market setting. There are so many reasons to shop local – visitors can discover unique gift ideas, and be assured that they can pick-up, small batch, ethically created handmade goods. Each purchase means you are supporting local artists and championing creative talent.
There is the added bonus of finding a Christmas gifts that you know will be unique or Christmas day, that you will be contributing to the local economy, and making a stand against mass produced goods, all in the cultural heart of Newcastle.
Once the shopping, and sampling are done, visitors can bring along a picnic rug, and join friends and family, for a delicious brunch from our local street food purveyors.
Are you driving to the Christmas Market!? If you are driving to The Olive Tree Market there is FREE Parking at the Newcastle City Council Mall Car Park- 92 king St which is a 5 minute walk to the market. Or there is flat rate parking at the Civic West Car Park, entrance Gibson Street, for $6.50: http://bit.ly/2DQ8B12 and HarbourPark Car Park has flat rate $5: http://bit.ly/2nqGIq5 which are closer to Civic Park. Better still walk, ride, jump on the tram, or take public transport, and keep our city green!
Christmas Gift Edit
To help you get inspired by some of the amazing creatives that will feature on the day, here is a taste of what you can discover at The Olive Tree Christmas Market and some beautiful handmade goods to add to your Christmas Gift list!
For the ceramics lovers:
Hands Heads Hearts
Henry and Tunks
Leiluca Ceramics
For the lovers of contemporary handmade jewellery:
Paloma Stipp
Alana Dourvos
Natlaie Kube
For the slow fashion lovers:
Myriam Swimwear
Aulieude
For the lovers of fine art and illustration:
Lauren Merrick Illustration
Nicole Berlach
Tom Henderson
For the kids:
Beep Bike Bells & Baskets
Ira and Arrow
Buddhika Threads
For the lovers of Australian design:
Through The Lens
Wood Your Dreams
For the lovers of skincare and the home:
Scrubba Body
Luka Candles
The Tea Collective
Urban Hum
Gift Guide Part 2:
We have just posted a second part to our gift guide! For more inspirations for great gift ideas: http://bit.ly/2OM3WVP
Live Music on December 7th:
We have a great music line-up planned this Saturday! The line-up will include: Loui Abell, Jye Sharp, Brown Bear and Hooves, Doc and the Delegates and Lachlan Edwards.
