made by jack

Handmade in Canberra

2010-12-02T19:02:00.008+11:00

We will be at the Handmade Market in Canberra this Saturday under the trees at our outside stall.
Take note of the extended trading hours for this lovely twilight Christmas market!

11am - 7pm
Kamberra Wine Company (near EPIC)

Come say hi!

Undercurrent Design Market

2010-11-05T20:32:00.004+11:00

Yes, that's right. Canberra has a brand new design market!

Launching for the first time this Christmas, it will showcase over 30 designer makers from all over the country with an array of original, fresh and contemporary designs across all mediums and work practices - from Ceramics to Jewelry, Textiles to Design Co-op’s.

Perfect for getting that Christmas shopping started!

All the details...

Saturday November 20th
10am - 5pm
National Portrait Gallery in the Terrace Rooms

Come say hi!

Percy's first big press release!

2010-09-07T23:54:00.005+10:00

Percy Lamp by David Pidcock

Launched at Workshopped 10, Percy is a simple task light design by Sydney based designer/maker David Pidcock.

Percy evolved out of an exercise in stripping the task light object back to all but its most essential elements. The aesthetic is strongly inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the buttress root system of the Moreton Bay Fig Tree which is referenced in the organically splayed lamp base.

The three dimensionally curved head and base are hand-raised from sheet aluminium. Through working closely with Canberra based Gold & Silversmith, Alison Jackson these components were developed to allow consistent production using traditional panel beating techniques.

A moulded polyurethane carrier supports the lens and articulating joint between the head and base. Percy lamp is powered by a highly efficient 1-watt Cree LED light source. The aluminium head functions as an integral heat sink, allowing the LED to run at optimal temperature by dissipating the generated heat over a large surface area.

100% recyclable aluminium construction, adhesive-free assembly. Available in raw or anodized finish.

Check out some more photos here

and a little bit of press

2010-08-20T21:24:00.005+10:00

The New Jewels exhibition has had a fantastic response!
Check out this lovely article by Kerry Anne Cousins in the Canberra Times. Click to open a larger file you can read.

www.workshopbilk.com

New Jewels exhibition

2010-08-20T21:18:00.004+10:00

New Jewels is on now at Workshop Bilk, Queanbeyan.
It's on until Sept 18 - plenty of time to fit in a visit!

I have a range small vessels and brooches in the show.
Here's a closer look at some of the work on show... (more to come)

small vessels from the Pots and Rocks series

New stockists!

2010-07-18T20:50:00.012+10:00

It's been a while... but we've been very very busy!

We are excited to tell you we now have TWO lovely new stockists.

The National Gallery of Australia Shop is now stocking Ali's armbands.

and the National Portrait Gallery Store is stocking both Megan's textile range and Ali's silver jewellery range

a serious case of mondayitis

2010-06-21T16:23:00.003+10:00

and a GIANT pile of leaves to jump and play in!!

a few new things..

2010-06-15T12:32:00.004+10:00

Just a peek at our new travel purses.. and new tags..

Great for traveling and organising all those bits and pieces that work their way to the bottom of your handbag!

Hammer time

2010-06-11T21:54:00.004+10:00

Procrastination anyone??!

Turns out I have quite the talent for procrastination... I am currently supposed to me madly hammering away for an upcoming exhibition but I today I got a little distracted...

Brilliant blue skies, warming sun, the odd rumbling truck and studio roller door up...

Tomorrow shall be much more productive!

blanket magazine

2010-06-03T20:52:00.005+10:00

Blanket Magazine is an online PDF art, design and photography magazine that uncovers emerging artists from around the world.
Their June issue - The Cosmos Issue is out now!
It is definitely worth paying and downloading it (at $2 who can really resist?!) You get a beautiful magazine with lots and lots.... and lots of amazing work from artists all over the world!

So check it out! and make sure you flip over to the Creative Spaces section... that's where Ali is!

www.blanketmagazine.com

publicity + press

2010-06-03T20:27:00.005+10:00

It's been an exciting couple of weeks!

Somehow we've managed to get ourselves all ready for this Saturday's Handmade Market whilst having whirlwind of other things going on - jobs, exhibitions, commissions, study... an endless list at the moment!

Ali has also been published - Twice!

If you live locally in Canberra you'll be able to buy your very own copy of this lovely glossy magazine. Capital Magazine represents Canberra with a focus on the arts and culture here in the Captial.
In the May-June issue (out now!) there is a fantastic article on Ali's studio - Pocket Studio.

I must apologise for the terrible photography... the magazine didn't fit in my scanner!

+ don't forget to pop by the Handmade Market and check us and our new range out!

all about us!

2010-05-31T22:59:00.004+10:00

Check out this little Meet the Designer Q&A feature on us at the Handmade Market blog....

http://canberrahandmademarket.blogspot.com/2010/05/meet-designer-made-by-jack.html

Winter warmer

2010-05-31T17:45:00.003+10:00

Don't forget the Handmade Winter Warmer Market is on this weekend!

...and we have some brand new products we'll be launching!

Come and visit!

Saturday June 5
10am - 4pm
Kamberra Wine Company (near EPIC)

exciting news

2010-04-15T23:07:00.000+10:00

Just got a lovely surprise!

I was awarded the 'Excellence in craftsmanship, challenging construction and resolution' award at the Graduate Metal XII exhibition!!
Great news (especially because I had no idea there were even awards!)

Check out all the details and other JMGA conference associated exhibitions... http://www.gallerycentral.com.au/

Graduate Metal XII

2010-04-01T19:37:00.001+11:00

This little invite popped up in my inbox today...

Graduate Metal XII is held every two years in conjunction with the Jewellers' and Metalsmiths Group of Australia (JMGA) Conference. This year it is over in Perth... sadly I just can't spare the time or money to make the trip (as much as I would love too!).

The exhibition showcases a selection of work from jewellery and metal graduates in Australia, Asia and South Africa over the last two years. I'm lucky enough to have some of my honours work on show!

But what makes this invite even more exciting... it is my honours work that is featured on it!!

So if you are over on the west coast next Friday - stop by and check out the opening. I'm sure there will be lots of amazing work on show!

Market wrap-up

2010-04-01T19:02:00.007+11:00

Success! What a wonderful day!!

The new venue was packed full of exciting stalls and even more shoppers!!
A big thanks to everyone who visited :)

Handmade Market 2010

2010-02-23T17:56:00.006+11:00

The Handmade Market: Canberra's Upmarket now has a new home!

The picturesque Kamberra Wine Company (Cnr Northborne Ave & Flemington Rd) will play host to this very popular design market in 2010.

This beautiful venue will have stalls inside and outdoors in the spectacular tree lined grounds.

And in even more exciting news....

Shop Handmade: A Designer Collective opens April 16 at 9am
Allara St, City Walk

As a fabulous extension of Handmade Market: Canberra's Upmarket, it will showcase a gorgeous selection of talented Australian designers and makers.

Check out Shop Handmade blog to stay in the loop!

Sneak peeeeek!

2010-02-08T21:06:00.006+11:00

We've both been busy little bees working on a new series of work. More details to come soon.

But for now... Here's a sneak peek!!

More details and pictures coming soon....

A little catch up

2010-01-30T17:08:00.011+11:00

A brand new year! We have been very busy the past few weeks with lots of new ideas brewing (so stay tuned for updates!)

But first to catch up on a few things from the end of 2009....

This new work was on show at Workshop Bilk's Colourful Christmas exhibition

'Bright Delight' series, 2009
925 silver, PVC plastic, acrylic

And here are some images of the work I sent off to Studio 20/17's Christmas Showcase!

'point' armbands and rings, 2009
anodised aluminum, 925 silver

Don't worry if you missed the shows... both new series of work is in stock at Workshop Bilk and Studio 20/17 respectively.

Handmade Market

2009-11-23T19:49:00.001+11:00

Wow! What a busy weekend!
With slushies in hand we braved the extreme heat for what was a very successful Christmas Handmade Market.

Now we are all rested and recovered... Here are a few pics of our stall.

Handmade Market

2009-10-16T14:24:00.000+11:00

Canberra's quarterly design market is on again for Christmas!

A fabulous place to find those tricky people a Christmas present...
Come and join us at the Yarralumla Woolshed on Friday 20th November 6-9pm and Saturday 21st November 10am-4pm.

news + press

2009-10-06T09:25:00.000+11:00

Join us this Saturday for the product launch of Megan's latest range of screenprinted textiles and homewares at Sears Morton.
Very exciting! And here is her interview published in the Canberra Weekly magazine last week.

Hello!

2009-10-05T19:06:00.000+11:00

Welcome!

Firstly to introduce ourselves... we are twin sisters Alison (a gold and silversmith) and Megan (a textile designer).

made by jack brings together our individual collections. Whilst we work in very different mediums our approach to design is similar, we work with simple, organic, quirky and functional forms.

You can find out a little more about us and our work at:
www.alisonjackson.com.au
www.meganjackson.com.au

Please stay tuned for updates on where to buy, new product ranges and other exciting news!